Our Top 5 Beach Reads for Summer’s End
As South Africans soak up the last bit of summer, we can highly recommend a visit to the beach one last time before autumn arrives. Instead of just appreciating those sandy scenes, and watching kids play in the waves or families building sandcastles, why not indulge in one of our favourite beach reads? Lighthearted, funny, […]
No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski
National Geographic is revving to release their new series called No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski on 26 February 2025. It will air on DStv Channel 181 every Wednesday at 20:30. Viewers are in for a treat as Porowski takes them on a journey of different cultures, cuisines and curiosities. There Truly Is No […]
REVIEW: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Launching in cinemas on 14 February 2025 (hey, that’s today!), Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy brings joy to movie goers as B – as her young, new friend calls her – returns. Having last seen Bridget in 2016, she is sure to be welcomed by fans with open arms and this time – we […]
Mystery and Comedy: André the Hilarious Hypnotist
Is hypnosis real or are people just playing along? André the Hilarious Hypnotist makes you question what is real and what is not in his stage show and latest television season, Skaterlag Met André. What Is This Thing Called Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a changed state of awareness, increased relaxation and focused concentration. Importantly, a hypnotised […]
Valentine’s Day at The Galileo: Love Is in the Air
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with their special movie screenings. Not only do they make Friday the 14th spectacular, but the entire weekend! Valentine’s Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the one universal emotion that is unavoidable: Love. Whether in a romantic, platonic or familial sense, […]
Galileo Open Air Cinema’s Line-Up in the Cape Winelands
Sit back and relax as Galileo Open Air Cinema brings your favourite movies to an outdoor movie screen at one of the Cape Winelands’ award-winning wine farms. Indulge in the romance of watching movies under the stars with a line-up showcasing a variety of film favourites. From fan favourites, rom-coms and musicals, to classics, dramedy and […]
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
This feature was first published in January 2025 following the Bean Bag Jazz Lounge’s November 2024 reopening on Durban’s Florida Road. The venue information and weekly programme below reflect that original report. They are archived details; check with the venue before making plans. The Legacy of the Bean Bag Jazz Lounge Part of what makes […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
