Exploring Pretoria’s best brunch spots and top drink destinations

Afro-Boer Patio

Our team has searched far and wide to unveil the culinary delights delivered by the best restaurants in Pretoria When it comes to exploring the vibrant city of Pretoria, there’s no shortage of incredible brunch spots and delightful drink destinations. Whether you’re a food enthusiast seeking the perfect brunch experience or looking for a place […]

Shop, eat, and explore: your ultimate guide to Cape Town’s top weekend markets

Neighbourgoods Market Cape Town

Cape Town is a vibrant and bustling city with a wide variety of weekend markets to explore. Whether you are looking for fresh produce, unique crafts, or delicious food, there is something for everyone. Our team of city explorers has put together the following definitive list of the top weekend markets in Cape Town that […]

Our top 5 things to do with Mom this Mother’s Day

Mother's Day Ideas

There’s no comparison to the love and sacrifice that a mother makes. Each year we dedicate a full day to honor and celebrate this very special woman in our lives. This year we celebrate our moms on Sunday the 14th of May. The day provides an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for everything she […]

The world’s most family – friendly, action – packed motorsport returns to SA

Monster Jam Blue Thunder

The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world returns to South Africa for an adrenaline-charged three-city tour starting in Cape Town at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, 22 April followed by the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 April and ending at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 06 May. In addition, […]

Events to tap into this April

Gin & Tonic Festival

As the leaves turn to bright orange and red, these events will allow you to spend some quality time with family and friends.

It’s a four-day long weekend and Cape Town is calling

Cape Town Carnival

There’s little better than a long weekend – some extra free time to enjoy activities beyond the usual routine. Whether you’re an outdoors type or love the theatre or an art gallery, there’s something for all tastes this coming weekend.  In addition to the actual weekend, with Tuesday being the public holiday Human Rights Day […]

Our top five luxury destinations in the heart of Sandton

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We often get asked where we think the best leisure locations in Sandton are and this is not an easy question to answer. But, we’ve decided to accept the challenge of identifying the best of the best and where better to begin than with one of South Africa’s most iconic and long-standing hospitality companies, Legacy […]

The Cape Racing Season has arrived

Cape Racing Summer Festival 2022

Reloaded and ready to boot, Destination Cape Racing is bringing together the sport, the culture and the lifestyle under one all-inclusive roof, with brand-new hospitality facilities and activities open to the public 7 days a week. A fantastic fusion of fixtures, fabulosity, fashion and fun where friends and family are all welcome, making new memories as the summer sun shines down on one of Cape Town’s most illustrious and historical venues.

Our top 5 things to do in SA for under R300

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We know how expensive life has become over the years and especially with inflation hitting an all-time high, that’s why our team has put together a list of our top 5 things to do around the country for under R300.

We love a new restaurant and this one’s in Camps Bay

We love a new restaurant and this one’s in Camps Bay Who doesn’t love a brand-new restaurant? Well because we eat for a living, we do. And this one is in the most beautiful location, Camps Bay. Say hello to Bella’s Restaurant, which recently opened at Camps Bay Retreat. Camps Bay’s Hidden Gem Wine, dine […]

Top 5 things to do at the V&A Waterfront with your kids

V and A Waterfront at night

The school holidays are almost here and our neighbourhood is never short of things to do. Parents and kids can look forward to getting their hands dirty with fun & interactive art classes at Art Jamming, skating fun at Rollercade while Hint Hunt promises visitors of all ages a magical adventure in their Live Escape […]

Dance school for kids with a creative approach

dance school for kids

A dance school for kids and it’s in the Parks! We cannot believe we only discovered this now but we are currently obsessing over Orlovska Dance Academy. By the way they also offer adult  ballet classes too. Moreover Orlovska Dance Academy’s main mission is to cultivate a love for dance and cultivate discipline and self-confidence. […]

An extraordinary weekend getaway in the middle of Jozi

The iconic African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel

Who hasn’t needed a staycation this year? Who hasn’t run in with a bad case of the weekly blues? Well we have the cure and it is just in Melrose Arch. A weekend getaway right in the heart of Jozi. Now this might seem strange for us locals but we guarantee you’ll feel as if […]

Celebrating food & drink in the Cape Winelands for the month of August

wine and food

Can we get a hallelujah for the month of August? Not only is it the month in the year that we get to celebrate all the fantastic women of Mzanzi but it’s also the new restaurant month in the Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch is hosting the Taste Stellenbosch Food & Wine event for the entire month […]

Cotton On group invests R300m in South Africa

Cotton On Campus SA

Shop til you drop is what we always say and if you haven’t visited a Cotton On store this year then we cannot be friends. Who doesn’t love this retail chain? In South Africa, Cotton On operates 167 retail outlets nationally including Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Factorie and Typo stores. So […]

There’s a new mega mixed-use complex in Sandton

Sandton Hotel

Advertorial If you’ve driven through Benmore Gardens in Sandton, you would likely have noticed an impressive high-rise building with a red @ marking the pinnacle of the structure. This is Acsiopolis – pronounced {ak-shop-oh-liss} – which means ‘city of worth’ in Greek. Home to @Sandton-Apartments and @Sandton-Hotel, the Acsiopolis Building is the first multi-used lifestyle precinct in South Africa which […]

Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) is warming up this winter

Boardwalk Hotel Pool View

Gqeberha’s enjoys mild temperatures, a warm ocean, and is only a brief 1h45m flight from Joburg. The ideal destination for a winter family holiday. If you’re considering taking our advice and visiting this sunny seaside town then the luxurious surrounds of The Boardwalk Hotel is our must-visit destination of choice.

Martin Bester Q&A – his top five foodie hotspots in Jozi

Martin Bester sitting down

Martin Bester Q&A- his top five foodie hotspots in Jozi Martin Bester as you know is Jacaranda FM’s breakfast host. You can catch him every weekday between 6am and 9am. We are mad about Jozi, which remains a flourishing modern metropolis on the African continent. In fact, the city has developed a thriving foodie culture […]

Lion & Safari Park unveils brand new activities

Quad Experience at Lion & Safari Park

They don’t call the Lion & Safari Park Gauteng’s premier tourist destination for nothing. Now there’s even more reason to head on over to this truly authentic African safari park. An additional host of brand new outdoor activities will keep you and the family entertained for hours. Horseback Safaris among wildlife R450 per adult for […]

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