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Scent of the Season Autumn Frangrances

Scent of the Season: The Science Behind Autumn Fragrances

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Autumn is more than a seasonal shift in weather – it’s a sensory transition. Crisp air carries the earthy warmth of fallen leaves, spices mingle with cool breezes and the fragrances we wear become a declaration of mood, memory and self. In this feature, we explore what makes autumn scents so evocative, the science behind how smell affects us and how to choose a fragrance that’s psychologically attuned to autumn’s emotional palette.

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Fish-forward restaurants waterfront

What South Africans will be Eating, Drinking, and Leaving Behind in 2026

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In the first few months of 2026, a clearer sense of what we actually want to eat, drink, and gather around emerges. Not what went viral. Not what photographed well for three weeks. But what endured, what exhausted us, and what is quietly inching its way onto menus and into our homes. In South Africa, this reckoning feels especially sharp. The cost of living has narrowed our appetite for novelty-for-novelty’s sake. Diners are cautious, more deliberate, and increasingly value- and values-driven. What follows are 10 emerging food trends identified by Dineplan that are shaping how – and why – we eat now.

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Olympus Sandton Athena and Apollo Towers

A Vertical Village: Olympus Sandton Redefines City Living

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In a city defined by ambition and ever-evolving skylines, a new development is preparing to claim its place at the very top – quite literally. Perched at the highest point of the Sandton Summit precinct, Olympus Sandton promises to introduce a bold new mixed-use development, luxury residences, hospitality experiences and everyday conveniences exist seamlessly within a single vertical community. It will be a precinct built around connectivity, walkability and modern city living.

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girl sewing

Stitching Confidence: Inside a Creative Afternoon with The Sewing Club

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In an age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, there’s something wonderfully grounding about learning to make your own clothes. That’s exactly the experience offered by The Sewing Club, the creative sister brand to Dear Dawn. The focus is on slowing down, learning practical skills and rediscovering the simple joy of making something by hand.

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pottery on the wheel

Spin Me Right Round at Crafted Clay

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There’s something quietly romantic about spending a morning with your hands caked in clay – no phones, no rush, just laughter and a spinning wheel. That’s exactly what four of us found when we visited Crafted Clay in Lakefield, Benoni for a pottery-on-the-wheel experience. The activity was equal parts grounding, messy, and unexpectedly therapeutic. Here’s how the day unfolded.

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Schweppes Icon Reimagined Trio Collection

The Icon Reimagined: Schweppes Awakens the Senses with NEW Trio of Flavours

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There are few names in the world of beverages that carry the same quiet authority as Schweppes. Since 1783, the brand has defined what it means to drink well – not loudly, but with intention. Now, in a moment where taste, ritual, and restraint are shaping how we socialise, Schweppes returns with a reimagined identity that places flavour and connection at the centre of the experience.

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Buttanut Almonds in Factory

A Spoonful of Goodness: Inside the World of ButtaNutt

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In a wellness landscape increasingly driven by transparency and taste, ButtaNutt has carved out a space that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Known for its clean ingredients and proudly local roots, the brand has become a pantry staple for health-conscious South Africans looking for products that don’t compromise on flavour.

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Magical Marble Family Fest

Tickets Now On Sale for The Magical Marble Family Fest

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In a land not so far away, where colours turn their brightiest and laughter lasts a little longerer, a brand-new story is unfolding. From the creators of The Luxurious Marble Circus, comes an extraordinary new chapter. The Magical Marble Family Fest, a first-of-its-kind, wonder-filled world made for families to play, explore and rediscover joy, together.

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Coach Mall of Africa

Mall of Africa Welcomes a Wave of New Stores

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Mall of Africa continues to lead the way with an impressive line-up of new store openings and relocations, that have brought fresh energy, global style and proudly South African brands into the centre. From fashion heavyweights to emerging local concepts, the latest arrivals reflect the mall’s ongoing focus on curated retail experiences that bring the world to Africa.

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LUMENOCITY The Art of Light Festival Cape Town

Cape Town After Dark: A New Reason to Visit This Autumn

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From 9 – 12 April 2026, the historic Company’s Garden becomes the canvas for LUMENOCITY – The Art of Light, Africa’s first large-scale festival dedicated entirely to light-based art, immersive storytelling, and creative technology.
Set beneath ancient trees and surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the four-night festival invites visitors to explore numerous light installations and interactive artworks of various proportions – all created by South African artists. As dusk falls, glowing pathways, projection-mapped facades, illuminated gardens, and sound-responsive artworks turn the country’s oldest park into a dreamlike nocturnal playground.

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Century City Cape Town Urban Square Hotel

A City Within a City: Check-In to Urban Square Hotel

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Cape Town may be synonymous with mountains and coastlines but tucked between it all lies Century City – a polished urban enclave where everything you need is just steps away. Here, Century City’s Urban Square Hotel becomes more than just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to a seamless, city-style experience, with an ocean view.

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The Cole Classic Sea Facing Room

The Cole: Checking-In to Cape Town’s Newest Coastal Icon

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Perfectly positioned on 1 Church Road in Sea Point, just steps from the promenade, The Cole rises above the Atlantic Seaboard with a quiet confidence. As the newest five-star boutique hotel from the Kove Collection, it carries the group’s signature sensibility: creatively curated, design-led, and unmistakably Cape Town.
But staying at The Cole revealed something far more layered than just a magnificently beautiful hotel.

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Giselle Joburg Ballet Ryoko Yagyu and Ivan Domiciano

A Hauntingly Beautiful “Giselle” as Joburg Ballet Marks 25 Years

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There is something quietly powerful about revisiting a ballet that has stood the test of time. And, when that revival coincides with a milestone anniversary, the emotion feels even more layered. This year, Joburg Ballet returned to Giselle at the Joburg Theatre, marking not only the company’s 25th birthday, but also 25 years since its first production of this romantic classic.
From the opening moments, the performance felt assured – clean, crisp and meticulously polished whilst still casting a hauntingly ghostly spell across the audience.

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ZYN Nicotine Pouches

ZYN and the Shift Toward a Smoke-Free Future

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The global conversation around smoking is changing. For decades, public health messaging has focused on the dangers of combustible cigarettes – and with good reason. It is the burning of tobacco that produces the thousands of chemicals responsible for smoking-related disease. But as regulation tightens and science evolves, a new discussion has entered the wellness space: can nicotine exist outside of combustion?
This question sits at the heart of Philip Morris International’s (PMI) transformation, and the rise of products like ZYN. They are paving the way towards a smoke-free future where smokers are now offered healthier alternatives to cigarettes, understanding that most do not want to quit nicotine altogether.

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A woman using the Ubuntu Film Co Memory Maker

Love on Film: How Ubuntu Film Co Is Making Photography Iconic Again

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The idea for Love on Film didn’t come from a boardroom or a brief — it came from a desire to remember more than what lives fleetingly on a phone screen. In a world where thousands of images disappear into endless camera rolls, Love on Film was created as a reminder to slow down, be present, and preserve the moments that matter most.
When Ubuntu Film Co sent over their Accidentally Iconic Bundle, the intention wasn’t to review a product — it was to experience a different way of capturing life. What followed was a journey that took the camera from a bleisure trip in Cape Town to the cobbled streets of Italy in Winter, and ultimately shaped Love on Film into something deeply personal and universally relatable – rooted in real moments, real places, and real love.

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Beau Constantia

Why These Winelands Escapes are Worth the Drive and View

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For many South Africa, daily life means sitting behind a screen, juggling targets, managing people, responding to complaints, or simply running hard to keep everything moving. And then the weekend arrives, or a rare free weekday afternoon opens up, and suddenly all we want is space, perspective and beauty.
Few places offer that kind of reset quite like the Cape Winelands. Vineyards stretching into the distance, thoughtfully made wines, good food and an atmosphere that encourages you to slow down.
The following Winelands destinations produce exceptional experiences, offering views that do half the work of unwinding for you.

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LIFT aircraft and tail design

#HelloRecommends Flying High with LIFT

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From business flights to romantic escapes and solo adventures, LIFT strikes an appealing balance between value, comfort, and customer-first policies. It’s not just a way to get from A to B — it’s a travel experience that feels distinctly South African and deliberately refreshing in a crowded domestic market.

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Winner of the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met title race See You Again and Andrew Fortune

World Sports Betting Cape Town Met 2026 Delivered A Symphony of Style

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This past Saturday, 31 January 2026, Cape Town’s Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse once again became the backdrop for one of the country’s most anticipated cultural spectacles. The World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, this year, presented “Symphony of Style”. Ultimately, the event combined world-class horseracing, avant-garde fashion, music, and cultural flair. In conclusion, the Cape Town Met 2026 was far more than a race day, but a formative expression of style and social life in the Mother City.

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Duck Apparel: The Leggings

SoftMotion by Duck Apparel: The Leggings That Do It All

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In a world flooded with activewear, it’s rare to find leggings that strike the perfect balance between sculpting support and silky-soft comfort. Duck Apparel’s SoftMotion Leggings set out to do exactly that. After putting them through Hyrox simulations, gym sessions, pilates flows, yoga stretches, and road runs, they’re proving to be a strong new contender in the performance-wear space.

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