A small but honest list of reliable, affordable things I actually use every day in Kempton Park - from beating load-shedding and keeping the coffee hot, to a phone and boots that just get on with it. Based on the East Rand, I pick things that last an...
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I keep this on my desk so my phone and earbuds stay charged through load-shedding - it's been a lifesaver on Stage 4 nights.
Anker power bank
A proper must-have when the lights go. Bright enough to read by and it always still has juice.
LED rechargeable lamp
My coffee actually stays hot by the time I get to work. Durable and worth what I paid.
Stanley insulated flask
Tiny but loud enough for the car, and it shrugged off a rainy walk home. Great little speaker for the price.
JBL Go speaker
Does everything I need without the flagship price - smooth, decent camera and the battery gets me through the day.
Samsung Galaxy A-series phone
Tough, comfortable work boots that take me through a full shift without wrecking my feet. They're the only pair I trust when I'm on my feet all day, and the price at the shop makes sense.
Bata Industrials safety boots
Pro brand that a lot of makeup artists on the East Rand swear by. The foundation holds up in our heat without breaking the bank - moved this from my little Makeup list.
