What Type of African Bride are You? How To Weave Heritage into Your Wedding Dress
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.
Fashion You Can Drink: Inside Gert-Johan Coetzee Wine Couture Collection
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.
CLOSED: WIN Double Entry Tickets to LIV Golf South Africa at Steyn City
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.
Indulgence Has a New Address: The Palace at Sun City Resort
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.
South Africans Are Sleeping Enough – So Why Are We Still Tired?
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 Brings a Farm-to-Fork Dining Experience to Cape Town
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.
Tomjachu Trail Run: Run the Lowveld, Stay for the Bushveld
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.
CLOSED: WIN an Ice Bomb Hamper Worth R2,600
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!
CLOSED: WIN a LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Car Worth R4,199
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.
Mira Sandton: A Portuguese Dining Destination Reviving a Legendary Space
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.
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.
The World Is Suddenly Obsessed with Shark Cage Diving – Here’s Why
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.
WIN a Dining Experience for Two at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate
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.
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.
Top 3 Benefits of Tea Tree Oil (And Product Recommendations)
From clearing stubborn breakouts to calming irritated scalps and even helping keep kitchens sparkling, the tea tree oil benefits stretch far beyond skincare. It’s one of those rare ingredients that fits just as comfortably in your bathroom cabinet as it does under the sink.
Jacobs Turns Up the Flavour with NEW Latte and Cappuccino Flavours
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stitching Confidence: Inside a Creative Afternoon with The Sewing Club
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.
New Era of Luxury Staycations at Blaauwklippen Manor in Stellenbosch
Advertisement A Cape Icon Returns – With New Stories to Tell Share this article When a place has been standing since 1682, it tends to collect a few legends. Staycations at Blaauwklippen Manor in Stellenbosch are now the norm thanks to this grand old soul of the Stellenbosch Winelands. And now, after an extensive rebuild […]
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.
A Night of Prestige and Plate: The 2026 LUXE Restaurant Awards
The 2026 LUXE Restaurant Awards unfolded in spectacular fashion at MIRA Sandton, presented in partnership with Audi South Africa, bringing together South Africa’s leading chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary trailblazers for an evening of prestige, recognition, and celebration.
