Our Top Mountain Bike Trails in Joburg
Discover the best mountain bike trails in Johannesburg, from flowing singletrack to scenic forest routes. Here’s where to ride in and around Joburg.
Discover the best mountain bike trails in Johannesburg, from flowing singletrack to scenic forest routes. Here’s where to ride in and around Joburg.
Searching for mountain bike trails in Durban? Discover scenic coastal routes, forest rides and thrilling singletrack along the South Coast.
Tucked away in Hyde Park, The Hyding has opened its doors as a multi-disciplinary wellness centre designed to help you slow down, reconnect and take care of your body and mind. Think less “quick spa visit” and more a holistic approach to health, movement and recovery.
This Easter, we are all about the unique chocolates in stores, but also about other gifts that celebrate the holiday without a sugar rush. #HelloRecommends our favourite LEGO bunnies, egg-cellent pot plants, Lindt staples, and more.
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Thinking about moving to Mauritius in 2026? Here’s a first-hand style guide for South Africans exploring property, lifestyle, visas and where to live on the island.
Global Money Week South Africa highlights the rise of the gig economy. Discover 5 money moves that gig workers can use to build financial stability and grow their income, thanks to Uptooyoo.
Choosing your wedding dress is already one of the most important (and emotional) fashion moments of your life. But what if your gown could tell a deeper story?
That’s exactly the idea behind Threads of Heritage, a new bridal design service from Bride & Co. Launched as part of the brand’s 20-year anniversary celebration, the service allows brides to personalise their gowns using heritage-inspired fabrics, beadwork and detailing that reflect their culture and personal history.
What happens when one of South Africa’s most recognisable fashion designers turns his attention to wine? The result is Wine Couture, a limited-edition collection from Gert-Johan Coetzee that merges the worlds of design and winemaking in a surprisingly elegant way.
LIV Golf South Africa is arriving at Steyn City this week, and the energy around the tournament is already building. Think world-class golfers, a championship course, thousands of fans walking the fairways, and live music closing the day.
There comes a time when life’s milestones are no longer just aspirations, but memories already made. At The Palace of The Lost City, indulgence is defined not just by extravagance, but by intention, refinement and the luxury of living well.
New research released for World Sleep Day suggests that while many South Africans are clocking the recommended hours in bed, very few are waking up feeling truly restored. The result? A national sleep paradox: the hours are there, but the recovery simply isn’t.
Veld & Vine Bistro in Claremont has officially opened inside the elegant grounds of The Claremont Boutique Hotel. And while the address carries history, the dining experience feels modern and welcoming yet still rooted in the land around it.
The Tomjachu Trail Run invites runners to swap traffic and tar for granite hills, bushveld paths and big Lowveld skies. Taking place on 30 May 2026 at Tomjachu Bush Retreat, the event draws runners into a private nature reserve where the scenery does most of the talking.
Ice Bombs and Hello Lifestyle Magazine have teamed up to give one lucky winner the ultimate Naartjie-themed hamper worth R2,600 to celebrate the launch of the new and delicious Naartjie Ice Bomb!
Guess how many bricks built the life-size LEGO® Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 at Sandton City and stand a chance to WIN a LEGO® Technic set worth R4,199.
Visiting Mira, Sandton’s newest 200-seater Portuguese dining destination, felt like a moment of kismet – especially as we had no idea the restaurant occupies the same original venue as Villamoura.
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.
Shark cage diving has been named the world’s fastest-rising natural bucket list experience, with global search interest jumping 1,464%. Here’s why travellers can’t stop talking about it.
To celebrate our Autumn cover star, Executive Chef Michelle Theron, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to experience the magic of the Cape winelands with a three-course lunch and wine pairing for two at Geuwels – the signature restaurant at the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate.
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.
As demand for café-style coffee at home continues to grow in South Africa, Jacobs is expanding its specialty mixes range with the launch of Jacobs Hot & Iced Latte and the much-anticipated return of Jacobs Vanilla Cappuccino.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In an age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, there’s something wonderfully grounding about learning to make your own clothes. That’s exactly the experience offered by The Sewing Club, the creative sister brand to Dear Dawn. The focus is on slowing down, learning practical skills and rediscovering the simple joy of making something by hand.
Botswana-born artist Kelebogile Marope wins the 2026 FNB Art Prize and will present a solo exhibition in Johannesburg in 2027.
Discover five fantastic farm-style restaurants in the KZN Midlands for country breakfasts, family lunches, local produce and vineyard views.
Discover 10 of the best whisky bars in Joburg for rare single malts, tasting flights, whisky cocktails, live music and relaxed after-dinner drinks.
Artscape Opera House, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
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