The man turning Kempton Park into a wonderland of hats

The man turning Kempton Park into a wonderland of hats

There is just no way in hell that Phillip Botha could ever be ordinary. Life is a wonderland for this hatter from Kempton Park, whose philosophy is based on a single rule of thumb that he lives by. Being alive is about joy, love and a big smile. It’s authentic, idealistic and a notion as eccentric as he is. But it’s in the best way possible. “The essence of life is the love for a soul,” Botha said. “If I can truly love your soul and see what you…