Celebrate Friendship and Love: Throw A Party Every Month
Make sure you make time for friends and family this year by hosting a party every month. That should serve as a valid excuse to get together and remind yourselves what life is all about. From April to December, we have come up with party ideas to bring to life into your home. Consider allowing […]
Corona Island Eco-Paradise is Open for Business
Corona Island is officially open to the public and we are so ready for it. This eco-protected island off the coast of Colombia offers a unique getaway immersed in nature and sustainability. The exciting news follows in the footsteps of Corona’s ‘Made with Natural Ingredients’ platform, where the brand vouches for a deeply rooted connection […]
Angela Yeung: A Historic Everest Climb for GBV Survivors
Climbing Mount Everest is no easy feat. Still, Angela Yeung says it “pales in comparison to the daily battles faced by survivors of [Gender Based Violence].” Her mission is simple: Collect 8849 bras – each representing a metre of Mount Everest’s elevation – to distribute to GBV shelters across South Africa. Essentially, she hopes to […]
Golden Hour: Finding Solace and Coming Full-Circle through Cuisine
The golden hour is known well amongst photographers worldwide. In essence, it’s the hour just after sunrise, or the hour just before sunset, when the sky is magically lit in hues of red and gold. However, in medicine, it refers to the first hour after a traumatic injury, when emergency treatment is most likely to […]
60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Honour Special Recipients
The 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have come to a close with the winners being crowned at the Cape Town Stadium on 23 March 2025. Of course, this year’s special award recipients were, once again, the stars of the show. The Lifetime Achievement Award, Encore Award and Innovation in Theatre Award went to deserving […]
Entertainment for Days at Sun City this Easter
ADVERTORIAL Make your family’s year with a spectacular Easter weekend break at the iconic Sun City Resort with indoor and outdoor fun and adventure for everyone. It’s the jewel in Sun International’s crown and South Africa’s ultimate leisure destination, offering luxury accommodation, more than 101 activities and round-the-clock entertainment. Easter at Sun City If anything says “Easter” […]
There’s Nothing Like Get Together Over a Nando’s Spread
ADVERTORIAL Easter is around the corner, which means holidays and feeding the fam more. While feeding your family more can be a headache, Nando’s has got your get-together meals sorted. Get ready for a meal that’s in a league of its own, cause there’s nothing like the tender, flavour-filled Nando’s flame-grilled PERi PERi chicken offer. […]
All Aboard Settebello Express: La Ciccia’s 7 Stops of Northern Italy
It was with excitement and curiousness that we boarded the Settebello Express, calling in at seven stops of Northern Italy. La Ciccia by Settebello Restaurant takes you on a roundtrip to experience the culinary masterpieces that make Italy a foodie-heaven. In essence, this adventure allows you to experience multiple foods in one sitting, all whilst […]
Remembering Athol Fugard and How His Plays Saved South Africa
It was with heavy hearts that the world bid farewell to 92-year-old Harold “Athol” Fugard on 8 March 2025. Apart from being known as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights, novelists, actors and directors, he was also one of the fighting hands against apartheid. Fugard received over 12 awards in his life for the production […]
Toxins in Skincare: In conversation with Native Child’s Sonto Pooe
Toxins in skincare and other personal care products creep up in many ways. Consumers are often unaware what they are putting on their skin or scalp. Our skin is the largest organ of the human body as well as the body’s first line of defence. Therefore, it needs to be taken care of properly. […]
Is Ballet a Sport? The Intersection Between Athleticism and Artistry
Ballet is not just about looking graceful and flawless on stage. Behind the scenes, there are sweat and tears that come with the amount of effort it takes to achieve excellence. Ballerinas balance on the tips of their toes until they have bleeding blisters and aching bones. Ballerinos spend hours on end strength training to […]
Riverhorse Lodge: The Ultimate Friends & Family Getaway
Hello Lifestyle Magazine just experienced the ultimate friends and family getaway: Riverhorse Lodge by Cradle Boutique Hotel. If you are wanting a city escape in a serene bush setting, this is just the place for you. The Pre-Holiday Before the Actual One As soon as we drove through the gates of Cradle Boutique Hotel […]
Hangxiety: The Only Thing Worse Than a Hangover
After a long night out, it is common to have a raging hangover. However, what most people don’t expect is the anxiety that also rears its ugly head. This phenomenon is colloquially known as ‘hangxiety’ and you will probably experience it as least once in your life. What is Hangxiety? Experts are calling the psychological […]
Wall Pilates: Is it really worth all the hype?
Have you noticed how Wall Pilates has been taking over social media algorithms? Is it worth the hype? Our writer, Victoria Hill went on a four-week journey to review the process and give you the inside scoop… Trying Out the Latest Fitness Trend It was a hot summer’s morning when I laid down on my […]
Joburg’s Live Music Scene Has Us Dancing to New Beats
DJs have seemingly taken over the world, but some people still prefer live music. In fact, there is nothing like watching a musician take centre stage and play the first few chords on his guitar, or watching a band take their place behind a piano and set of drums. Here are five places in Joburg […]
From Fine Dining to Elevated Street Food: Jameson Stocks & Peter Tempelhoff – Round 2
We recently reunited with our December cover models, two of the world’s best chefs, at an exclusive gathering at Ramenhead in Cape Town. Jameson Stocks and Peter Tempelhoff came together once more to deliver another unforgettable dining experience. As you may remember from that edition, the two chefs first met while training together in the […]
Get Your Skin Autumn-Ready With These Essential Products
March marks the beginning of autumn, a season notorious for leaving us with dry, cracked and tight skin. Whether on your face or your body, the colder months wreck havoc on your skin. In preparation for the upcoming autumn and winter months, here are five must-have skincare products that will hydrate and protect your skin […]
Eat Your Heart Out At Club Como: A Mediterranean Masterpiece
A Mediterranean atmosphere enveloped us as we stepped inside Club Como. It did not matter that we were standing in the middle of Morningside Shopping Centre in the forever chaotic city of Johannesburg. In fact, Club Como instantly transported us elsewhere. Shell-lined curtains and deconstructed statues donning the walls contributed to a feeling of peace, […]
Exploring The Rich Tapestry of Art Galleries Across SA
Local South African artists have an abundance of art galleries to choose from to showcase their artworks. From painters and sculptors to textile artists, the talent across Mzansi is unmatched. If you visit one of these art galleries, you are sure to be in awe of the country’s local art scene. Graham Contemporary Art Gallery […]
Best Spots to Indulge in Afternoon Tea in South Africa
High tea is an age-old British tradition where light savoury and sweet snacks are served in the afternoon, often with a brew made from raw tea leaves. It is different to afternoon tea which is more formal and often served later in the day. However, in South Africa, the terms are interchangeable. Naturally, South Africans […]
The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodations for Four-Legged Friends
You no longer need to avoid eye contact with your four-legged friends when you leave home with suitcases and bags. Instead, pack them one too and enjoy a family holiday at one of these pet-friendly accommodation spots in either Joburg, Cape Town, Durban or Pretoria. Pet-Friendly Spots in Joburg Amberhall Guesthouse Amberhall Guesthouse caters for […]
Using AI as a Tool to Better an Artist’s Life
It is not news that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rocked our worlds. Whether it is answering our questions, interpreting statistics, giving us an email format to follow or generating images of our wildest imaginations, it has proven itself a worthy assistant. However, the creative world is just as scared of AI as it is in […]
Louis Vuitton Becomes Official Partner of Formula 1
The worlds of fashion and motorsport collide in an epic partnership between Louis Vuitton and Formula 1. With a 10-year agreement, the fashion house is now being placed at the heart of motorsports for the foreseeable future. Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton and Formula 1 first intersected when the LVMH Group became the […]
New Restaurants in Pretoria
New Restaurants in Pretoria The foodie scene in the Jacaranda City has recently been enhanced with an array of new or revamped restaurants in Pretoria. All of these dining destinations bring unique flavours, one-of-a-kind experiences and original concepts to the city’s residents and visitors. Here are six of our favourite: Golden Hour Pretoria’s Golden Hour […]
