Smart Screen Time: Keep the Kids Busy this Last Week of the Holiday

Work may have resumed for many parents, but schools haven’t. So, not only do you need to get back into the swing of things, you have to do that while managing havoc at home. And, while we’re not too keen on screen time, smart screen time might just serve as a last resort to get […]
Bean Bag Jazz Lounge Returns to Durban’s Florida Road

Florida Road is jazzed up again with the return of its legendary Bean Bag Jazz Lounge. Yes, they’re back, reclaiming its title as Durban’s go-to destination for live music, good food and good vibes. The Legacy of the Bean Bag Jazz Lounge Part of what makes Durban’s heart beat, Bean Bag Jazz Lounge takes up […]
Entertainment: Movies and Music for the Holiday Season

Written By: Renate Engelbrecht & Victoria hill The holiday season is for dancing to the beat of new tunes around the kitchen and settling on the couch for a Christmas-inspired movie. Don’t you agree? Herewith a few movies and music musts that #HelloRecommends for this festive season and beyond. Movie Madness The Met: Live […]
SA Animation, Tabby McTat Wins an International Emmy

South Africans have yet another reason to be proud as the country has just won an international Emmy Award for best children’s animation! Yes, Jac Hammam and Sarah Scrimgeour, who directed Tabby McTat remotely from Cape Town, has done it. Tabby McTat was adapted from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book by the […]
Hobbies and Habits: Make Journaling Your New Hobby

written by: Renate engelbrecht We’ve been looking for a hobby that will allow us to slow down during the festive season and we thought we might attempt journaling. But, getting started might not be as easy as you think… The first lesson we learned when we started researching the topic, was that there is a […]
City Guide: The Live Music Scene in Pretoria

Pretoria is a city filled with various nightlife, day-life and all the other life(style) activities in between. In fact, what we love most about the Jacaranda City, is that while it hustles and bustles when it needs to, it can also relax and wind down. Ultimately, Pretoria is a city of heritage and culture and […]
Wicked Premiere: The Witch Of The West Is Back

Montecasino Movies turned into The Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City on 18 November 2024. Adorned with pink and green for the South African premiere of Wicked, the space was beautifully transformed. The film is an adaptation of the stage musical which tells the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of […]
Beatles ’64 Takes A Spin On Disney+

Beatles ’64 is an all-new documentary set to launch on the Disney+ platform on 29 November 2024. Featuring never-seen-before footage of The Beatles, the documentary will look into the milestones of the world-renowned band. In addition, it will showcase how the band came to be one of the most influential and beloved music groups of all […]
Buckle Up! Formula 1 Might Come To South Africa

The Red Bull Showrun left Johannesburg buzzing with excitement on 6 October 2024. In fact, participating athletes hinted to a Formula 1 (F1) South Africa Grand Prix in the future. In essence, the showrun was a spectacular display of motorsport in all its glory. Stunting, spinning, drifting and racing graced the streets of Sandton in […]
“Elton John: Never Too Late” – Coming Soon to Disney+

Fans of Elton John are in for a treat. Elton John: Never Too Late is set to premiere on Disney+ before the end of the year. This highly anticipated documentary, directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, gives an intimate and emotional look into the legendary life of Elton John. Focusing on his life and […]
The Ultimate Woordfees 2024 Guide for English Speakers

The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees runs from 28 September to 6 October this year. Whether your Afrikaans is fluent, shaky, limited to ‘ja-nee’ and ‘lekker’ or non-existent, there’s plenty to do, see and experience. No phrasebook needed! So here are some tips to make the most of this celebration of art, music, food and ‘geselligheid’ (sociability) […]
10 Things to Do for Free on Your Birthday

Turning another year older is always a cause for celebration and what better way to mark the occasion than exploring some of South Africa’s best attractions without spending a cent? Here’s a guide to enjoying your birthday for free at some fantastic spots across the country. *All information correct at the time of posting, subject […]
The Iconic Wits Theatre Reopens: An Exciting Lineup Awaits!

The iconic Wits Theatre is back and it’s ready to dazzle the Joburg arts scene. The theatre at Wits University in Braamfontein is reopening after a period of dormancy and the historic venue is set to pulse with an exciting lineup of theatre, music, comedy and dance once again. Ultimately, this heralds a new chapter […]
Wild Cards: Universal TV Hosts Private Screening of New Series

Universal TV recently hosted an exclusive private screening event at African Pride Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. We also slipped into our red dresses and slapped on some red lips – adhering to the themed dress code – to attend the preview of the new comedy-drama series, Wild Cards. Truthfully, this ten-part series – set […]
Brotherly Rivalry: The Harris Brothers Face Off at the 2024 Polocrosse World Cup

Sibling competition is a tale as old as time, but the stakes have never been higher for the Harris brothers as they compete for opposing countries at the 2024 Ignition Group Polocrosse World Cup. Pretoria-based Stef Harris, who moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa in 2005, is proudly representing South Africa. Meanwhile, his older brother […]
The MARC: A Destination that Ticks All the Boxes

Made up of offices, DNA Medical Suites, as well as the Balalaika Hotel, The MARC Shopping Centre – Sandton’s mixed-use precinct – ticks all the boxes. Here you can eat, sleep, stay, shop and work in style.
Top Things To Do in Mzansi This Weekend and Beyond

Here’s your guide to cool things happening in your city – whether it’s Joburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, or Durban – this weekend and beyond.
Is Pickleball the new Padel?

Pickleball or Padel? What’s the difference anyway? You can play both at these courts in South Africa.
Trafficked Underworlds: The low-down on what to expect

The world-renowned, Peabody and DuPont Award-winning investigative journalist, Mariana van Zeller, was bitten by the journalism bug at the young age of 12. She was the only Portuguese journalist at 9/11, which is where everything changed for her. In a media briefing about the fourth season of National Geographic’s series, Trafficked, she says that she […]
Five Ways To Prevent Election Day Queue Boredom

Prevent Election Day Boredom. Here are five ways you can keep busy while you wait in the queue this Election Day.
A Memorable Mother’s Day Gift Guide

A gift guide for every love language to ensure you make Mother’s Day memorable.
Entertainment: Books, Podcasts and Songs On Our Radar

With the weather being well into the transition phase between summer and winter, we’re ready to slow down with a book or two. Or, if you’re not keen on reading, we also have a suggestion for a podcast, as well as some songs that will set the scene… Reading in the clouds LIFT Airline’s passengers […]
SAFW Pulls Out All The Stops for a Promising SS24

It’s almost time for the country’s premier showcase of top local design again. South African Fashion Week is prepared to wow fashion lovers and buyers alike, showcasing its most sustainable green season yet.
Swifties, unite!

If Swifties can’t bring Taylor Swift to South Africa, then they’ll take South Africa to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour.