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Olivia Vergunst
Olivia Vergunst is a Cape Town-based Digital Content Creator at House and Garden South Africa, with two years of industry experience and a strong focus on design, food writing, and sustainability. She matriculated from Reddam House Constantia and graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2023 with a BA in Media and Writing and Environmental and Geographical Science. Olivia also holds a short course certification in Digital Marketing from Red & Yellow. Passionate about storytelling through food, she brings a creative and conscious approach to content—blending her love of cooking, culture, and the environment across all her work. Cape Town | [email protected]
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