South Africa’s premier lifestyle, food, and music experience is preparing to write its most compelling chapter yet. Absa has officially been announced as the new headline sponsor of the iconic Delicious Food & Music Festival, partnering with the SABC to elevate the beloved cultural gathering into a bold new era. Mark your calendars for 10 […]
As Women’s Month draws to a close today and we step into the fresh energy of Spring, it offers a moment to reflect on the real, unfiltered rhythms of daily life. Beyond the grand celebrations, it is often the quiet, everyday rituals that keep women grounded starting with that very first cup of morning coffee.
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The effortlessly chic, joie de vivre spirit of Paris has officially expanded its footprint in Johannesburg. Following the iconic success of its flagship location in Hyde Park, Le Parc by Tashas Group has unveiled its second home at Polofields Crossing in Waterfall City—bringing a refined blend of European cafe culture, artisanal culinary craft, and curated
Attending the exclusive premiere of Someone Always Pays at Langhams Lifestyle Estate was a stark, eye-opening reminder of what lies just beneath the surface of our consumer market. Hosted by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) as part of their Your Choice Has Power campaign, the event brought together industry leaders and investigative
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29–30 August 2026 | Theme: Different Is Good Forget the sterile, white-cube environment of standard art fairs. On 29 and 30 August 2026, Contra.Joburg returns for its fifth edition, transforming Johannesburg into an expansive, living canvas. Spanning 16 creative spaces and featuring over 170 artists—with Rosebank newly joining the route this year—the festival invites art
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In celebration of Absa L’Atelier’s 40th anniversary, the Nigerian-born contemporary artist unveils a deeply personal solo exhibition at the historic Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery. There is a captivating quietude that settles over an art gallery when a master storyteller unveils a new chapter. On 5 August 2026, the historic Association for Visual Arts
Where new life, conservation-led luxury, and an addictive front-row seat to nature converge in South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Spring in the African bush arrives with a distinct, electric energy. As green shoots pierce the earth and the air warms, the wilderness undergoes a poetic rebirth. In the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve—bordering
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In celebration of Women’s Month, mobility platform Bolt has launched its Bolt Sees You initiative, awarding one South African female entrepreneur a R50,000 cash grant to fund and scale her enterprise. Funding Unseen Local Enterprise Across South Africa, women form the economic backbone of local communities—sustaining households and generating employment through school transport services, beauty
South Africa’s dining scene is set for an extraordinary epicurean journey this September with the launch of Roots of Flavour—an ambitious three-part collaboration series by Marble Hospitality and Air France-KLM. Designed as a vibrant cultural exchange, the series brings celebrated chefs from Mexico, Panama, and Peru to cook alongside the Marble team across Johannesburg and
By Domaine Rautenbach, Senior Brand Manager at Jacobs Coffee In an era of rapid consumer shift and cultural disruption, brand relevance has become the ultimate currency. Domaine Rautenbach explores why innovation must remain anchored in heritage, how data requires human empathy, and what it truly takes to lead FMCG brands today. One of the biggest
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