Luxe for Less: Improve your home with the Tiletoria sale now on
Redecorating your living space has never been easier, thanks to Tiletoria HJ it is hard lockdown, we’re all isolating, staying in and regrouping, thus we think it is the perfect time for a mini home makeover, wouldn’t you agree? Especially since most of us are spending less on entertainment, we’ve recouped our investments, saved our […]
Why we are obsessed with GreatJoy Ndlovu-full time African artist
He creates some of the most beautiful artworks GreatJoy Ndlovu is an extremely talented gentleman. He is a full time African visual artist based right here in Johannesburg. He has been enjoying the summits of art world prominence within South Africa and an immense recognition of his world-class talent across continents, exhibiting in local and […]
Huawei launches exciting new Band 6 SmartWatch!
Huawei announced the newest member of its HUAWEI Band Series, HUAWEI Band 6. With consumers increasingly demanding more from their wearable devices, the new HUAWEI Band 6 has been greatly enhanced in terms of health and fitness monitoring, design and battery life to provide a smartwatch-like experience at the friendlier price point of a smart band. […]
Which watch brand is solar powered and using cactus leather?
Introducing The Pro Planet Collection by Fossil These beautifully crafted timepieces are also pro planet now. We absolutely love that they’re committed to sustainability and also love the watch designs, they’re actually damn gorgeous. Here’s what we’re crushing on: 1. Kier Cactus Leather Totes – vegan cactus leather 2. Limited Edition Solar Watch World-Timer- with […]
Here’s how to look after your natural hair in winter
Protecting your hair from the damage of the cold weather is possible. Revlon Realistic Special Feelings suggests the following: Make use of protective hair styles to keep natural hair from being damaged by the winter air. These styles lower the chance of breakage and allows ends and strands to be tucked away. Trimming keeps natural […]
We recommend you give this a chai
Our 2021 winter motto: chai and chai again. And so we have searched high and low and tried em all and have finally come to the conclusion that we love Tetley’s Masala Chai. The rich cultural history of tea dates back centuries, infused with legendary tales of explorers and adventurers. And lets be honest, […]
Retinol: what is it and do we need it?
Products that contain retinol are thought to be beneficial for the skin. Known to promote younger, healthier skin. But do they work and do we need it? #HelloRecommends: SKIN functional, a locally produced and manufactured skincare brand, that has been able to retain the retinoid molecule’s original potency while enhancing its stability and therefore their […]
Working long hours can actually kill you
Long working hours has been linked to premature death. So according to The New York Times “the study estimated that working more than 55 hours a week in a paid job resulted in 745,000 deaths in 2016 that is up 590,000 in 2000. The study further showed that around 398,000 of those deaths in 2016 […]
Our top 3 destinations on our France bucket list
As if we needed an excuse to dream of traveling to France. But with vaccinations on the way to South Africa, we say dream big! Here are our top three towns to visit in 2021 1. Avignon Avignon is found in south-eastern France in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, sitting pretty on the left bank […]
A feel good story-South Africans doing great things
Lets all clap hands and take a bow for City-Zen. City-Zen is a community project, registered as a NON-Profit Organisation, with the aim of creating cleaner, greener and safer cities. Started by Dan Hunt and Najen Naidoo, who met through their mutual passion for their communities and wanting to be part of the solution to […]
Our top 4 coolest things to do in Joburg this weekend
Jozi is on fire right now with the recovery rate at 94.5%! Wear your masks, sanitise, be safe but hey if youre gonna spend the day out on the town, we’ve tried and tested the best things to do in the city. Here are our top 4 choices. Enjoy! 1. Grab a slice of toast […]
Stay in a magical mountain village in the Eastern Cape
Do Gqeberha like a local and consider this your bucketlist item for 2021. We’re rather reluctant to admit it but this was our very first time in PE, Eastern Cape, however it won’t be our last, with its world-class beaches and majestic mountaintops it’s easy to understand why people love it. This province is oozing […]
Spoil dad with a glass of red wine and a home-made lamb shank
Staying home this fathers day? Well we have just the thing, why not cook dad a delectable, hearty ragu recipe with a twist using full flavoured lamb shank slow cooked in Roodeberg red wine? Roodeberg’s slow cooked lamb shank ragu recipe: Opulent and meaty, this recipe is Roodeberg’s take on the traditional Italian slow cooked […]
6 of the best father’s day gifts for 2021
It’s 2021 people, so yes its time to think outside the box for pops. We love celebrating the superheroes in our life, so we compiled a top list of our favourite gifts for any dad. 1.Have a dad who loves to swig back a few? Visit Truman & Orange. Their mission “offering increasingly sophisticated […]
Why Jbay is the ultimate bucket list beach trip
It seems the world is inching towards opening up international travel but we still firmly believe local is lekker. More so we’ve been deeply convinced by Jeffreys Bay, which has fast become our all time favorite little beach town. With Jbay (known as the town of dreams) fast becoming a highly lusted-after holiday, we had […]
Four things to do for free this weekend in Jozi
1. Take the kiddies for a mini hike in a nature reserve Place: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. It’s known as the jewel of the south and we can understand why. Most of you probably haven’t heard of it before so it is a real hidden gem. This environment really showcases […]
It’s Winter but the new Thule Spring Stroller will put a spring back in your step
Why you need the Thule Spring Stroller: We’ve used it, we’ve traveled with it, we’ve abused it (just a little) and yes we’ve reviewed it. It’s functional, super easy to use, fun and flexible as a stroller. It’s incredibly lightweight, you can open it with one hand while baba is in the other hand. It’s […]
3 unique staycations around Joburg
We are absolutely loving local travel right now, even more so with staycations. Just a short ten minute drive from home and you are in the lap of luxury, away from the snotty nose terrors and guaranteed one night of not doing the dishes. Our province has so much to offer, so we eagerly […]
Welcome to the luggage revolution from Samsonite – The Proxis
As everyone knows, the team at Hello Joburg LOVES to travel and The Proxis is congruent with our values of sustainability as it decreases landfill waste due to its longevity and recyclable material used in its creation.
Why your entire family needs to own these matching pyjamas
1. They’re locally made That’s right, Woodstock Laundry sleepwear brand is handcrafted in Cape Town. They’re a proudly South African brand and we love supporting local 2. They’re environmentally-friendly This brand is focused on reducing waste as much as possible, all items are 100% natural fiber, sourced from eco-aware partners. The business model focuses on […]
A plant-based cappuccino? It’s a thing!
Are you ready for the latest invention? A cappuccino that’s plant-based! The question here is, who can live without a morning cup of coffee? Not us, that’s for certain! And while we love a freshly ground coffee, we don’t always have the time, procaffeinating it’s a thing! Cue the NESCAFÉ GOLD brand. These super smart […]
Mountain bikers rejoice, here are our top five MBT trails for the weekend warrior
Here our top five epic mountain bike trails to explore this season. 1. KwaNzimakwe Experience Good to know: Traversing the Mpenjati River Valley, the KwaNzimakwe multi-trails range from 4 to 22km, with incredible views as well as wildlife and birdlife. #HelloRecommends: The trails are also suited to hikers and bird watchers! 2.Umdoni Park Trust Golf […]
The world’s first single-family home made entirely out of 3D-printed concrete
It’s the first of its kind – a 3D home No its not in South Africa, so unfortunately we can’t claim it, rather it is in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. This is the first house made entirely of 3D-printed concrete and they plan on creating five more. Saint-Gobain, through its Dutch branch Saint-Gobain Weber Beamix […]
Which SA sweet treat has switched to 100% recyclable paper packaging?
NESTLÉ SMARTIES South Africa’s favorite confectionery brand has globally announced their switch to 100% recyclable paper. These rainbow-colored sweet treats just got a whole lot sweeter. We couldn’t wait to share this exciting news. NESTLÉ SMARTIES has revolutionized its brand by creating 100% recyclable packaging. How darn cool? But wait it gets better, the brand […]
