Freshly Minced

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Tamsyn!

Our technical queen, project management powerhouse and proud owner of the legendary "Don't Talk To Me - I'm Busy" sash.
Thank you for somehow keeping the chaos together project after project. Your dedication, hard work and ability to find solutions under pressure never go unnoticed. You have a remarkable way of turning complex challenges into successful outcomes and helping bring people's visions to life.

We hope today comes with zero schedules, zero comms and absolutely no production emergencies. You deserve all the celebration, rest and happiness in the world.

Lots of love from your FM family

Tamsyn Gia

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Thank you for being such an incredible force behind so many of our projects. Your strategic thinking and ability to always see the bigger picture make a difference to everyone around you. Working alongside you is always inspiring, and we're grateful for the role you play in helping bring ideas, messages and experiences to life.

Wishing you a year filled with success, happiness, good health and plenty of moments where you get to celebrate yourself as much as you celebrate everyone else.

Lots of love from your FM family

Sarah Gill

21/05/2026

The Freshly Minced team would like to congratulate Andiswa Asamahle Gebashe on receiving The Order of Ikhamanga from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

For years, Andiswa has helped ensure that every voice is seen, understood, and included with care, professionalism, and deep humanity.

We are proud to have worked alongside her on Momentum's event and celebrate the extraordinary impact she continues to make across the industry.

Momentum

19/05/2026

Stand a chance to win your very own sculpture inspired by a performance at

Tutus, Hares & Heart has arrived.

Win the FIRST edition of Guy du Toit’s new sculpture Cygnets — inspired by Swan Lake and created for RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026.

Donate R1,000 to support Joburg Ballet’s Pointe Shoe Fund and receive 1 entry to win.

Prize valued at R90,000
Only 300 entrants
22–24 May 2026
Link in bio

Art giving back to dance.
Dance inspiring art.

Learn more: https://www.joburgballet.com/latitudes.html

15/05/2026

Every day at Freshly Minced there’s a moment where the team slows down long enough to share a meal together.
And it always starts with something Mam Sylvia has cooked.

Sylvia’s Mushroom Stroganoff
Rich, comforting, and far simpler than it looks.

INGREDIENTS

The base
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional)
The good stuff
750g mixed mushrooms
(brown mushrooms, white button mushrooms & portabellini mushrooms)
1 cup vegetable stock
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ cup sour cream
To finish
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Cooked rice, to serve
METHOD

The base
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan.

Add the onion with a generous pinch of salt and cook gently over low heat for about 10 minutes until soft, glossy, and translucent.

Don’t rush this part. It builds the foundation of the flavour.

Add the garlic and chilli and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

The good stuff
Add the mushrooms and turn the heat up slightly.

Let them brown properly before stirring too much.

This is where the depth comes from.

Once golden and softened, pour in the stock and let everything simmer for a few minutes until rich and silky.

Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and most of the parsley.

Season carefully with salt and pepper.

Lower the heat and fold through the sour cream until smooth and fully combined.

Let’s eat
Spoon over warm rice and finish with the remaining parsley.

Final note
This is one of those comforting meals that quietly becomes a weekly favourite.

13/05/2026

Maria was a creative force!

A true champion of the arts and African culture, a designer, tastemaker, and a genuine collaborator who showed up with her whole self.

She often stepped behind the decks at our events, and each time, she didn't just play music, she set the tone, lifted the room, and made everyone feel something. That was her gift.

To her family and friends - we hold you in our hearts during this incredibly painful time. The world is smaller without her.

Maria, you brought the vibe. Always. 💛

Maria McCloy 💛

10/05/2026

Behind everything we produce, there's a team that genuinely cares - about the details, the people, and the experience.

This Mother's Day, we asked our team: "What did your mum (or a maternal figure) teach you that shows up in your work today?"

Swipe to meet the people who shaped us. 🤍

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and maternal figures out there. We wouldn't be who we are without you.

10/05/2026

Behind everything we produce, there's a team that genuinely cares - about the details, the people, and the experience.

This Mother's Day, we asked our team: "What did your mum (or a maternal figure) teach you that shows up in your work today?"

Swipe to meet the people who shaped us. 🤍

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and maternal figures out there. We wouldn't be who we are without you.

01/05/2026

We Make Believe… but not alone.

Behind every brief, every concept, every performance, every invitation, every meal, every detail,there are people working quietly in the background.

Farmers.
Builders.
Drivers.
Designers.
Accountants.
Technicians.
Chefs.
Photographers.
Cleaners.Operators.
Managers.
Clients.
Producers.
Creators.

People who arrive early, stay late, and take pride in making things work.

Today, we recognise the hands that plant, build, prepare, test, carry, create, and care.

Today, we celebrate the people who make it all possible.

22/04/2026

Africa Forum is Saint-Gobain Africa's annual gathering of leadership from across the continent.

We’ve been part of the journey for the past eight years, shaping and delivering the Forum as it’s grown in both scale and intent.

This year, the focus moved quite deliberately toward participation. Less about sitting and listening, more about getting people into the conversation. That meant opening up the business agenda, creating space for interaction, and building a flow that kept the energy moving over the three days.

Working closely with the client, we shaped a few key moments:
•⁠ ⁠Conversations designed to explore how different personality archetypes show up in the workplace
•⁠ ⁠A collaborative showcase where knowledge and problem-solving came together in a tangible way
•⁠ ⁠A speaker selected to speak directly to the business and its current context
•⁠ ⁠Evenings that celebrated the richness of diverse cultures across the continent
What landed was a programme that felt more connected. Still business-focused, but with real engagement between people.

And ultimately, that’s the point. If people connect, the work has a chance to go further.