Your very own private Villa in Welgevonden at Mhondoro Safari Lodge
The Takeaway Only two and a half hours drive from Joburg All suites have private plunge pools The lodge offers a curated Kids Program Rates start from R7,000 per person, per night Your adventure begins upon arrival. One of the first spaces you’ll see as you ride gleefully in the safari vehicle is the elevated […]
Experience five star bush luxury just an hour out of Joburg
Designed to make you feel at one with nature, this bush oasis ticks every single box and then some. We fell in love with Kigelia Game Farm and the best news is it is just an hours drive from Johannesburg. So pack your bags, grab your besties and head into the wild. Kigelia sleeps 8 […]
This hotel is offering an extra discount for vaccinated guests!
HJ, it is important to note that this beautiful hotel (a Cape Country Routes member) adheres to all health and safety protocols in regards to the Coronavirus. Not only is this of their highest priority but so is excellent service and if Stellenbosch has been on your bucket list, now is the time to visit! […]
Wine, music, art, nature at the annual Clarens Art Experience
If you have a strong desire to travel and a passion for art and the outdoors, this is just for you. Not only is Clarens the cutest most quaint little town but it just got a whole lot prettier thanks to The Aesthete. Taking over the lawns at The Art & Wine Gallery from 8 […]
Hopi Skopi, a kiddies activity book by Sipiwe Sikwila
It’s women’s month and we love nothing more than celebrating our local females. Let us introduce you to Sipiwe Sikwila who is so creative she even has a self-publishing house, SomethingMeBooks, founded in 2020. She has a passion for education and for inspiring children through her craft. Not only is she founding owner of Something […]
Talk about golfing with a view… Yikes!
Like we needed an excuse to escape our city blues? Well just incase you did, we’re looking towards greener pastures. Golf enthusiasts you can escape your winter woes and head for the Garden Route where The Plettenberg and Fancourt have put together a special offer that includes the opportunity to play no less than three […]
Because it’s somebody’s Birthday somewhere
So apparently if you eat cake fast enough, your Fitbit will think you’re walking, so like a French lady once said: let them eat cake! And because we have some of the best local bakers around and we love celebrating Birthdays, we thought we would share a short list of our top two bakers […]
Our list of family restaurants that you probably haven’t considered
The Takeaway <ul><li>The Green Room has various entertainment options for the kiddies.</li><li>Entice your tastebuds at The Field Berry Farm with delicious berry goodies on sale.</li><li>Munch Cafe in Bryanston is located in a nursery so you can do a little shopping at the same time.</li></ul>A day out eating is the perfect family adventure, especially if you […]
Our top 4 South African made fashion brands for babies
First time parents don’t fret. We’re here to help you with baba, ensuring you have the most fashionable babe on the block. And we’ll make life a little easier… Not only are these brands local but we have tried and tested them all and they are top-notch quality, guaranteed by us and good enough for […]
Jozi restaurant pioneers are reinventing the typical convenience store
Anyone else tired of Woolies? We mean how many times can you have a mac and cheese in the microwave or a plant powered sausage? Hence why we are so excited about this new offering from David Higgs, Gary Kyriacou, Irene Kyriacou and Dino Constantinou from the Marble Group. This is the group’s latest hospitality […]
Three of Jozi’s most underrated restaurants
With the city of gold brimming with wonderful restaurants, we’ve noticed most eateries are pulling out all the stops. Service is outstanding, the quality of food is superb and its almost become a cherished treat to eat out. But don’t just focus on the new and trendy spots. Joburg has some fine establishments that […]
This women’s month, we’re celebrate empowering local female entrepreneurs
Poetry recently launched The Collective, a platform for local fashion designers. We’re crushing on this initiative and will be showcasing four businesswomen involved and their inspiring stories. These women will be afforded the opportunity to expand their businesses with their product offering being sold within the Poetry online platform. 1. Gugu Intimates Africa’s first skin-coloured […]
South Africa’s first female driven peer-to-peer fashion platform
The Takeaway SA’s first peer-to-peer clothing rental service. Women founded and lead initiative. Slow down consumption to protect the environment. Lets all give them a round of applause. This is South Africa’s first peer to peer clothing rental service. Ahead of Women’s Day audacious female entrepreneurs/business partners Simone Veitch and Kishana Naidoo introduce Shared Collective, […]
Puppuccino on the menu? Rover and I will definitely come over
The Takeaway Starbucks does not discriminate against breeds. New hot and cold meal selection on offer. Starbucks is the largest single coffee buyer in the world and each bean is ethically sourced. When you see a Frenchie sipping on a cuppa, this is not grounds for arrest, well not at the brand new Starbucks on […]
The Saxon Hotel relaunches with a new focus on wellness and mindfulness
The Takeaway The Saxon Hotel is open to the public New spa experience focusing on Wellness and Mindfulness The Saxon is fully COVID-19 compliant They’ve just celebrated their 21st anniversary and there’s a reason they’re world-renowned. If you haven’t yet experienced this exquisite five star location, then you must add it to the top of […]
Lets toast to these local ladies in food
Like we ever needed an excuse to celebrate our local ladies. We appreciate and thank our female foodie entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to culinary motivation. So here is a list of mighty lasses to look out for this women’s month. 1. Female Force: Nobhongo Gxolo Nobhongo has come up with the Third Culture Experiment […]
A seriously unique farm stay in the heart of Karkloof Nature Reserve
The Takeaway Unique farm stay. Coronavirus compliant. Various hospitality and entertainment offering onsite. Accommodation special for August and October 2021. You might never come back down to earth after staying at The Old Mushroom Farm, situated at No. 11 Karkloof in Howick. Let me take you on a journey of discovery that we just recently […]
Consider yourself a snow spotter? Here our top 5 icy getaways
Consider yourself a snow spotter? Here our top five icy getaways This winter has been nothing but exceptionally chilly in most parts of the country. So why not embrace the magic and add an icy escape on your bucket list. We’ve teamed up with South Africa’s premier online classifieds website, Gumtree to bring you a […]
Dream big: Oceania Cruises reveal their new masterpiece, The Vista
As the international cruise industry slowly emerges from the devastation of COVID-19, many cruise line companies are reinventing the traditional cruise experience. Oceania Cruises is no different and that’s why they’re launching their new masterpiece, Vista. We sat down with Bob Binder who is the President and CEO of Oceanian Cruises to find out what […]
Save your Rands for Rosebank’s newest shopping district
Say hello to the brand new shopping district in Rosebank Mall- Soko Take note HJ that most importantly all Covid protocols will be in place. SOKO District seeks to make the like-minded brands they partner with the heroes in their new story… the re-telling of retail. The first chapter in the first of many SOKO […]
Level 3 lockdown, hooray! Time to try a new Sandton dining destination.
Lockdown level three has landed and we are oh so happy about it! Whether it’s a casual lunch or dinner, brunch or a double date, name it they’ll deliver. This restaurant has fast become one of our favorites and here’s why. Firstly they have a vegetarian heavy menu, they also have a deep appreciation […]
Create your very own zen zone with Tiletoria
Self care. It seems to be the buzz word right now but its because it has never been more vital to look after our physical and mental well-being. We’re all stuck at home. So when we heard Tiletoria is having a massive sale (up to 50% off on some products) we knew we had to […]
Have South Africans gained weight during the pandemic? Here’s the LD
So have we gained weight during the pandemic? The LD: The simple answer is yes. A survey found more than half of South Africans gained weight during the pandemic and 69% are bordering on obese. While the intention of lockdown regulations and physical distancing was to contain the spread of COVID-19, the unintended consequences have […]
A four course vegan dinner with a view of Joburg, count us in!
A delectable vegan menu offering at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton Plant-based or plant-forward has revolutionized the way we eat. It’s 2021 people, if you haven’t done meatfreemonday we cannot be friends. Not only is it a major food trend, it is also incredibly good for you. Radisson BLU Hotel Sandton recognises this and […]
