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Scent of the Season Autumn Frangrances

Scent of the Season: The Science Behind Autumn Fragrances

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

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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A Vertical Village: Olympus Sandton Redefines City Living

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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Stitching Confidence: Inside a Creative Afternoon with The Sewing Club

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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Spin Me Right Round at Crafted Clay

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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