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The Capital Boardwalk

Meet The Capital Boardwalk: Gqeberha’s New Coastal Classic, Opening This May

Opening for stays this May, The Capital Boardwalk brings contemporary design and world-class hospitality to the heart of the lively Boardwalk precinct in Summerstrand. With 145 thoughtfully designed rooms and apartments, including standard rooms, studios with kitchenettes, spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments, and exclusive penthouses, the property caters seamlessly to corporate travellers, families, couples, and long-stay guests alike.

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Woman sipping Two in a Bush Sparkling Rooibos Fuel Raspberry

Rooibos, But Make It Sparkling: Meet the Drink Built for Active Days

South African summers don’t do subtle. They arrive with blazing sunshine, early morning runs, beach walks, long workdays and the quiet determination to get back into routine as March rolls around. Somewhere between the gym bag, the car cup holder and the office desk, one thing quickly becomes clear: hydration matters. Introducing Sparkling Rooibos Fuel from Two in a Bush — a lightly sparkling drink built around one of South Africa’s most iconic ingredients.

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Mega Lekker Escape at Sun City in the Pilanesberg

Mega Lekker Escape Brings Global Travel Partners to Sun City and the Pilanesberg

There’s something about arriving at Sun City with the Pilanesberg hills rising in the distance that instantly reminds you why people travel halfway across the world to visit South Africa. And that’s exactly the point behind the Mega Lekker Escape – a large-scale tourism initiative by South African Tourism that invites international travel agents to experience the country first-hand before recommending it to their clients.

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Sip and Paint classes

Brush, Blush, Repeat: The Best Paint and Sip Classes for when the Weather Turns

As the days cool down and staying in starts sounding just as appealing as heading out, paint and sip sessions are having a moment. Cosy vibes, good company and a glass of vino in hand while you let your creative side do its thing. No artistic talent required – promise. These guided painting experiences are all about switching off, zoning out and enjoying the process, brushstroke by brushstroke. And honestly, half the fun is surprising yourself. Perfect for date nights, catch-ups with friends or family, birthday celebrations or even a refreshingly different team-building idea.

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Wedding trends 2026

Crafting Trendy Wedding Celebrations That Wow

Most women have been planning their wedding for years. Long before the man. Long before the ring. Long before the venue. Colours chosen, décor imagined, favours decided. It all felt certain then. But time changes things. Styles evolve. Tastes mature. And what felt right a decade ago doesn’t always reflect who you are now. Add to that how quickly wedding trends shift year on year, and it’s easy to feel caught between staying true to your original vision and wondering if you’re missing something new.

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Top 3 SUVs 2026

The Long Way Home: Our Top Three SUVs to Consider in 2026

There’s a particular kind of silence that settles over the bushveld just before sunset. The air cools, the dust hangs golden and somewhere in the distance a fish eagle calls across a dam fringed with fever trees. It’s in moments like these that South Africans remember why we drive the vehicles we do. In 2026, three new SUVs – the iCAUR 03T, Mitsubishi Destinator and LEPAS L4 – arrive on local soil with a shared promise: to take families, explorers and urban adventurers further, more comfortably and with greater confidence than ever before.

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Scent of the Season Autumn Frangrances

Scent of the Season: The Science Behind Autumn Fragrances

Autumn is more than a seasonal shift in weather – it’s a sensory transition. Crisp air carries the earthy warmth of fallen leaves, spices mingle with cool breezes and the fragrances we wear become a declaration of mood, memory and self. In this feature, we explore what makes autumn scents so evocative, the science behind how smell affects us and how to choose a fragrance that’s psychologically attuned to autumn’s emotional palette.

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Fish-forward restaurants waterfront

What South Africans will be Eating, Drinking, and Leaving Behind in 2026

In the first few months of 2026, a clearer sense of what we actually want to eat, drink, and gather around emerges. Not what went viral. Not what photographed well for three weeks. But what endured, what exhausted us, and what is quietly inching its way onto menus and into our homes. In South Africa, this reckoning feels especially sharp. The cost of living has narrowed our appetite for novelty-for-novelty’s sake. Diners are cautious, more deliberate, and increasingly value- and values-driven. What follows are 10 emerging food trends identified by Dineplan that are shaping how – and why – we eat now.

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Olympus Sandton Athena and Apollo Towers

A Vertical Village: Olympus Sandton Redefines City Living

In a city defined by ambition and ever-evolving skylines, a new development is preparing to claim its place at the very top – quite literally. Perched at the highest point of the Sandton Summit precinct, Olympus Sandton promises to introduce a bold new mixed-use development, luxury residences, hospitality experiences and everyday conveniences exist seamlessly within a single vertical community. It will be a precinct built around connectivity, walkability and modern city living.

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pottery on the wheel

Spin Me Right Round at Crafted Clay

There’s something quietly romantic about spending a morning with your hands caked in clay – no phones, no rush, just laughter and a spinning wheel. That’s exactly what four of us found when we visited Crafted Clay in Lakefield, Benoni for a pottery-on-the-wheel experience. The activity was equal parts grounding, messy, and unexpectedly therapeutic. Here’s how the day unfolded.

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Mount Everest Base Camp

Crowned at Altitude: Talitha Oosthuizen Missions to Everest Base Camp

On 25 February 2026, the Mrs South Africa 2025 2nd Princess, Talitha Oosthuizen, will depart Johannesburg for Nepal, where she will begin her trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. At 5,364 metres above sea level, the South (Nepal) Base Camp sits beneath the towering peaks of the Himalayas – a place synonymous with endurance, resilience and ambition.

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Relay Hyrox Race finish line

Pack & Prep for HYROX 2026

HYROX is one of the most physically demanding fitness events on the calendar, combining running with functional strength stations in a high-intensity race format. Success on race day comes down to preparation, from following a HYROX-specific training schedule to packing smart with the right kit, the right fuel, and the right recovery essentials.

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Schweppes Icon Reimagined Trio Collection

The Icon Reimagined: Schweppes Awakens the Senses with NEW Trio of Flavours

There are few names in the world of beverages that carry the same quiet authority as Schweppes. Since 1783, the brand has defined what it means to drink well – not loudly, but with intention. Now, in a moment where taste, ritual, and restraint are shaping how we socialise, Schweppes returns with a reimagined identity that places flavour and connection at the centre of the experience.

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Couple holding hands on a beach in Thailand

Time for a Digital Detox? Thailand Tops the List of Wellness Destinations

The daunting number of unanswered emails, the constant “ping” of social media notifications and the growing pressures of “always-on” work-from-home culture have many South Africans feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. The most viable solution is a digital detox. A break away from the humdrum of everyday life and a chance to rejuvenate and recharge. As far as destinations go, Thailand always delivers.

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Buttanut Almonds in Factory

A Spoonful of Goodness: Inside the World of ButtaNutt

In a wellness landscape increasingly driven by transparency and taste, ButtaNutt has carved out a space that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Known for its clean ingredients and proudly local roots, the brand has become a pantry staple for health-conscious South Africans looking for products that don’t compromise on flavour.

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Magical Marble Family Fest

Tickets Now On Sale for The Magical Marble Family Fest

In a land not so far away, where colours turn their brightiest and laughter lasts a little longerer, a brand-new story is unfolding. From the creators of The Luxurious Marble Circus, comes an extraordinary new chapter. The Magical Marble Family Fest, a first-of-its-kind, wonder-filled world made for families to play, explore and rediscover joy, together.

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Coach Mall of Africa

Mall of Africa Welcomes a Wave of New Stores

Mall of Africa continues to lead the way with an impressive line-up of new store openings and relocations, that have brought fresh energy, global style and proudly South African brands into the centre. From fashion heavyweights to emerging local concepts, the latest arrivals reflect the mall’s ongoing focus on curated retail experiences that bring the world to Africa.

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LUMENOCITY The Art of Light Festival Cape Town

Cape Town After Dark: A New Reason to Visit This Autumn

From 9 – 12 April 2026, the historic Company’s Garden becomes the canvas for LUMENOCITY – The Art of Light, Africa’s first large-scale festival dedicated entirely to light-based art, immersive storytelling, and creative technology.
Set beneath ancient trees and surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the four-night festival invites visitors to explore numerous light installations and interactive artworks of various proportions – all created by South African artists. As dusk falls, glowing pathways, projection-mapped facades, illuminated gardens, and sound-responsive artworks turn the country’s oldest park into a dreamlike nocturnal playground.

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Century City Cape Town Urban Square Hotel

A City Within a City: Check-In to Urban Square Hotel

Cape Town may be synonymous with mountains and coastlines but tucked between it all lies Century City – a polished urban enclave where everything you need is just steps away. Here, Century City’s Urban Square Hotel becomes more than just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to a seamless, city-style experience, with an ocean view.

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Jacobs Coffee Range Food Pairings

The Ultimate Food Pairings for Every Jacobs Coffee Moment

Staff Writer

If you’ve ever curated a weekend brunch board or planned a Friday wind-down, you know that coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s a mood. In South Africa’s buzzing coffee scene, where sipping on something good is as iconic as the tune you pair it with, the flavour companion you choose can elevate every moment.
Whether you’re hosting friends on a sunlit patio, powering through emails at your desk, there’s a Jacobs coffee and a perfect pairing to match.

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The Cole Classic Sea Facing Room

The Cole: Checking-In to Cape Town’s Newest Coastal Icon

Victoria Hill

Perfectly positioned on 1 Church Road in Sea Point, just steps from the promenade, The Cole rises above the Atlantic Seaboard with a quiet confidence. As the newest five-star boutique hotel from the Kove Collection, it carries the group’s signature sensibility: creatively curated, design-led, and unmistakably Cape Town.
But staying at The Cole revealed something far more layered than just a magnificently beautiful hotel.

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