In a digital landscape long dominated by international tech giants, South Africa’s platform economy is on the cusp of a significant shift. Enter OMN1, a locally developed super app combining e-hailing, food delivery, content monetisation, and instant messaging into a single digital ecosystem. Set for its official national launch tomorrow, 10 November 2026, the platform […]
South Africa has an abundance of creative talent, but limited access to elevated, well-produced stages outside of traditional fashion weeks. Enter SOCIÉTÉ—a new culture-driven platform founded by three women dedicated to giving local designers the premium, curated showcase they deserve. SOCIÉTÉ, the new premium lifestyle platform bringing together fashion, music, and culture, has officially announced
As operating costs rise and supply chains face mounting pressure, October Transport Month highlights a critical question: what will it take to keep South Africa moving reliably? South Africa’s transport challenge is not simply about infrastructure. It is about performance. Statistics South Africa reported that rail payload fell by 2.7% in the second quarter of
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Few things go together quite like coffee and chocolate. From a rich chocolate cake with a hint of espresso to a creamy mocha enjoyed alongside a slice, the combination makes a compelling case for taking a little time out to indulge. This National Chocolate Day, Jacobs is celebrating the ultimate flavor pairing with a decadent
Nearly 50,000 South Africans have already taken part in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES this year. This weekend, excitement reaches a high point as a further 5,000 runners line up for the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K, marking the Free State’s official debut in South Africa’s premier road-running series. The event marks
As the year draws to a close, the allure of South Africa’s golden coastline grows irresistible. To meet the soaring demand for year-end getaways, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline has announced a significant boost to its South African schedule, introducing 14 additional flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027. Whether
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Bathed in golden sunshine and effortless elegance, Waterfall City Park provided the ultimate open-air sanctuary for a landmark cultural celebration. Attending the 2026 Absa L’Atelier Art & Lifestyle Fair was an absolute sensory delight. Surrounded by a gorgeous, meticulously curated setup, I found myself repeatedly admiring the design details—at one point, completely captivated to the
Melville is a neighborhood long defined by its singular, bohemian character, but stepping across the threshold of Love Books feels like a discovery entirely its own. At first glance, it evokes the quiet, romantic charm of an independent corner bookshop tucked away down a cobblestone side street in Bologna, Italy—a rare sanctuary where time immediately
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There is something deeply poetic about a restaurant born out of familial devotion. When Tashas Group founders Natasha and Savva Sideris opened Cafe Sofi, it was envisioned as more than a culinary destination, it was an intimate love letter to their mother, Sophia Electra. A woman of eclectic, uncompromising tastes, Sophia’s world was defined by
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A routine trip to the grocery store is bringing a crucial health statistic to life—and turning an everyday purchase into support for cancer education and early detection. Reaching for a bottle of water during a busy day is an ordinary habit. But if you visit a SPAR store this October, you might notice something different
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