Gather around coffee lovers! Join us this October at V&A Waterfront’s Makers Landing, in the Cape Town Cruise Terminal, for the country’s largest coffee event, the Specialty Coffee Expo, taking place from Friday, 27 October to Sunday, 29 October 2023.
Visitors can look forward to embarking on a flavourful journey, savouring a delectable variety of coffee offerings, from around the globe. “We invite some of the top coffee roasters to exhibit some of the highest-grade coffee beans available anywhere in the world, and supplement that with top equipment and brew tool professionals from all around the globe for a holistic Specialty Coffee experience” says Jason Zeeman, the Expo Organizer.
Coffee enthusiasts are in for a treat, as they can explore a whole new world of Specialty coffee flavours by visiting the cupping room to smell, taste and experience Specialty Coffee. Be sure to grab some free samples and tasters at the Brew Bar and Oatly stands amongst others.
The Western Cape Regionals of the South African Barista Championships will also be taking place at the expo, the perfect opportunity to come and see the best baristas in the Western Cape battle it out for the title of the best in the Cape. The expo will also host La Marzocco’s “Crush The Rush” Barista Teams competition.
Vendors from all over South Africa will be participating at the event, including; Father and Seam Coffee from Johannesburg, Sorcery Coffee from Pretoria, Bluebird Coffee in KwaZulu-Natal, Truth & Origin Coffee from Cape Town, Seattle Coffee Co and many more.

South Africa’s beloved home linen brand, Volpes, has opened its brand-new flagship store in Johannesburg’s Kramerville décor and design district — and it’s everything a home enthusiast could dream of. The store brings together local craftsmanship, timeless design, and modern innovation, creating an inspiring space for anyone looking to elevate their home.

South Africa’s beloved home linen brand, Volpes, has opened its brand-new flagship store in Johannesburg’s Kramerville décor and design district — and it’s everything a home enthusiast could dream of. The store brings together local craftsmanship, timeless design, and modern innovation, creating an inspiring space for anyone looking to elevate their home.

If you’ve seen a flurry of fitness posts featuring sled pushes, wall balls, and people sprinting through arenas — that’s Hyrox. The global fitness race has landed firmly in South Africa, and its next stop is Johannesburg in late November, where athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and first-timers will test their endurance, strength, and willpower in what’s been dubbed the world’s fitness competition for everybody.

Retail therapy for collectors is taking on a new meaning in South Africa’s wealthiest square mile with the opening of Shemer. As Sandton cements itself as the country’s luxury capital, fine watches are fast becoming more than just status symbols — they’re the new face of smart investment.
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