Date Night Ideas: The Joburg Edition
Dinner is often the default answer to date night. Book a table, order something expensive enough to justify dessert and hope the conversation carries the evening. Sometimes it does. Sometimes both of you spend twenty minutes discussing whose turn it is to organise the next date. Johannesburg deserves a little more imagination than that.
Win One of Three Double Tickets to The Social Card’s Exclusive Self-Awareness Evening with Alvin Govender
Hello Lifestyle has partnered with The Social Card to give three lucky readers the opportunity to attend this exclusive launch event. Each winner will receive two tickets, valued at R350 per guest, allowing you to bring someone special along for an evening of inspiring conversation and meaningful connection.
WIN Double Tickets to the Deuce Experience at Hyde Park Corner worth R4,500 each!
Advertisement Made for the match: grass-court glamour, without the flight to London. Share this article Made for the match: grass-court glamour, without the flight to London. This July, watching Wimbledon in Johannesburg won’t feel like a consolation prize. Deuce Experience is giving tennis fans the next best thing to being there. Hosted at Hyde […]
Cigar Lounges: Puff your Preference at these Sophisticated Gentlemen’s Venues
Updated July 2026: There’s just something old-worldly about a venue with a cigar lounge. The scents that linger in the air tell story upon story, like red wine. Or whiskey. While cigar lounges are often associated with upscale and mysterious gentlemen’s clubs, it also boasts an intriguing, historic flair and plush interiors fit for anyone who enjoy the finer things in life.
Sandringham Private Game Reserve: A New Wilderness Story from the Sabi Sabi Collection
A once-forgotten stretch of Greater Kruger bushveld is being returned to the wild, and Sandringham Private Game Reserve may become one of the most interesting safari openings of 2026.
Njalos Returns to the Hollywoodbets Durban July with a Star-Studded Entertainment Line-Up
The Hollywoodbets Durban July has always been about far more than horse racing. For many, it’s South Africa’s biggest celebration of fashion, music, food and culture, where the social calendar reaches its most glamorous moment of the year.
Discover The Terrace restaurant, serving Mediterranean cuisine, just thirty minutes from Joburg
Udpated June 2026: Nestled on the picturesque farm of GROUND, in Mulderdrift, Terrace is more than just a restaurant; it’s a carefully crafted escape where guests can immerse themselves in a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavours and European charm. Inspired by a desire to create a unique space, Terrace invites patrons to dress up, savour favourite cocktails, and indulge in unforgettable tasting experiences, fostering a “long lunching” culture that sparks inspiration and excitement.
The Coolest Things To Do in Downtown Joburg This Weekend
Updated June 2026: People often reduce it to traffic, business meetings and office towers, forgetting that beneath the glass and concrete lies one of Africa’s most fascinating urban playgrounds. Downtown Joburg isn’t polished. It isn’t predictable. And that’s precisely why it rewards those willing to explore it.
Planet Fitness Hybrid Games Return to Cape Town This July
Planet Fitness and Discovery Vitality bring the Hybrid Games Simulation Saturday back to Cavendish Square on 4 July 2026, featuring fitness challenges, music and a lively spectator atmosphere.
Why SkyRun Remains South Africa’s Greatest Mountain Adventure
SkyRun celebrates 30 years in 2026. Discover the history, routes and enduring appeal of South Africa’s most iconic mountain ultra in the Witteberg Mountains.
Cape Town’s Entertainment Hub Prepares For A New Chapter
Construction has officially started on the new GrandWest Mall, a R650 million development that will add a dedicated retail experience to one of the Western Cape’s best-known leisure precincts.
Unique Experiences on the KZN South Coast
Advertisement Rather than settling for the traditional holiday destinations, this is the year to try something really unique in the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom! Share this article Why visit the KZN coast? Well for one Easter is coming up and secondly it’s time to get out and make some lasting memories with the […]
Top Dining Out Spots in Durban
Updated June 2026: Warm, vibrant and rich in flavour, Durban’s dining scene is a true reflection of the city’s cultural heartbeat. From iconic curry houses and laid-back beachfront eateries to contemporary restaurants pushing creative boundaries, the city serves up experiences as diverse as its people. This city guide highlights Durban’s top dining-out spots — where bold tastes, ocean air and unmistakable KZN hospitality come together on every plate.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures, Results, Group Standings & How To Watch In South Africa
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures Results and Group Standings. Check out all the action here!
CLOSED: Celebrate The Bean That Raised You: WIN A Jacobs Coffee Hamper For Dad
We’ve teamed up with Jacobs for Father’s Day to give two lucky readers a chance of winning a R1,000 Jacobs Coffee Hamper!
Katia De Vallier Releases Inspiring New Single Nothing Should Stop You
South African singer-songwriter Katia De Vallier has released her latest single, Nothing Should Stop You, inspired by a life-changing moment on an ordinary drive home.
Explore Johannesburg With City Sightseeing’s Iconic Red Bus
See Johannesburg from a whole new perspective aboard the iconic City Sightseeing Red Bus. From Constitution Hill to the Mandela Bridge, it’s one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to explore the City of Gold with the whole family.
CLOSED: WIN A Comedy Night With Celeste Ntuli & Dinner For Two At The Maslow Sandton
This Youth Day, one lucky Hello Lifestyle reader and their guest will have the chance to enjoy both as we give away two tickets to Laughter Served Bold: An Evening with Celeste Ntuli at The Maslow Sandton on 16 June.
Toyota’s New RAV4 Arrives With A Bigger Mission Than Ever Before
Toyota South Africa has launched the all-new RAV4, introducing hybrid and plug-in hybrid options alongside improved technology, safety and practicality.
Why South Africans Are Switching to Natural Skincare and Eco-Friendly Home Products
Walk through any South African supermarket or pharmacy today and you’ll notice something interesting.
Consumers are spending more time reading labels.
A New Game Plan for Pretoria Rugby Club Restaurant
As the afternoon unfolds, familiar classics drift through the speakers, conversations become louder, and the rugby fields slowly transform from a sporting venue into the backdrop of a South African sunset. Parents relax. Friends reconnect. Kids continue burning energy long after everyone assumed they would be tired.
Country Getaways Just a Short Drive From Joburg
Updated June 2026 – By Thursday afternoon, Johannesburg starts behaving like a pressure cooker. The traffic gets worse. Your inbox develops a personality disorder. Somebody schedules a meeting that could have been an email. Suddenly, the idea of pointing the car towards the horizon becomes less of a luxury and more of a survival strategy.
Family Time, Campfire Stories and the Road to Kruger: Why Kruger Gate Hotel Makes Sense This Winter
The first sign that you’re heading somewhere worthwhile is usually the silence. Not complete silence, of course. This is family travel. Someone is asking for snacks. Somebody else is arguing about playlist choices. A grandparent is handing out unsolicited life advice from the second row. And somewhere, inevitably, a small voice asks the question every South African parent has heard since the invention of road trips: “Are we there yet?”
DFF Rising Stars Bring Fresh Energy to the Hollywoodbets Durban July
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Hollywoodbets Durban July, the spotlight has shifted from the racecourse to the runway. This week, fashion lovers were treated to the reveal of the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) Rising Stars Collection, with the talented young designers selected for this year’s showcase unveiled across the event’s social media channels.
