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Five ways to give your summer wardrobe a refresh

As warmer weather arrives, refresh your wardrobe with five bold statement essentials, including barrel jeans, retro football shirts, and the must-have Adidas Samba Jane.

A love letter: Salt X Ceremony is about more than dinner. It is an attempt to create a different relationship with a city that has become increasingly difficult to navigate.

Salt X Ceremony and the Johannesburg worth rediscovering

As Johannesburg grapples with decline and fear, Leah Houston and Nali Shayi are using rooftop dining, creativity, and the power of connection through Salt X Ceremony to help…

Redefining “Mama’s Boy”: From an Insult to a Compliment

Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and…

The First Taste of Spring Starts with Seafood

As the warm weather arrives in South Africa, Ocean Basket celebrates the soft launch of summer with seafood platters, sushi specials, and exclusive app rewards.

Reconnection: The Zambezi Fest, taking place in Northampton, UK, from 27 to 30 August, creates a space where South Africans and the wider Southern African community can find something familiar while being far from home. Photo: Supplied

A taste of South Africa comes to the UK

Bringing a taste of home to the UK, Zambezi Fest in Northampton gathers the Southern African diaspora for four days of traditional food, live music, storytelling, and a live…

Take me back to now: How travel reminds us that the good life happens in real life

Explore how travel offers a unique sense of presence and clarity that we often long for, especially in our always-on society. This piece delves into the concept of 'nowstalgia'…

Nine Yards is not trying to reinvent Rosebank. If anything, it understands exactly what makes the area seductive.

Nine Yards is reimagining slow living in Joburg

A lush, all-in-one Rosebank precinct where food, art, fashion and green space come together to turn everyday city life into a slow, walkable experience

Elevated but accessible: The idea that food can be both simple and intentional sits at the centre of Mmule
Setati’s storytelling. Photos: Supplied

Mmule Setati’s recipe for identity, healing and community

In a world of conflicting food narratives, Mmule Setati offers clarity through ‘Feed My Tribe’, centering simplicity, intention and emotional connection in every meal

Keen eye: Bulelwa Jordan-Tati, the founder of Urban Blend Interiors, a Cape Town studio, offering design services that transform interiors into personal retreats for their clients. Photos: Urban Blend Interiors

Designing with soul: How Bulelwa Jordan-Tati shapes spaces that Feel

Bulelwa Jordan-Tati reflects on crafting meaningful spaces and shares her views on interior design trends for 2026

Objects of Desire: Little luxuries

H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place

Objects of Desire: In good taste

Examine the preppy renaissance and new objects

Tyler, the Creator’s album ‘Igor’ makes a great Father’s Day gift.

Objects of Desire: Daddy Cool

If you need a reminder, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 18 June

The Kith and Columbia Quarter Zip fleece is just the thing for exploring the great outdoors.

Objects of Desire: Bring the outside In

Ring in nostalgia with some outdoor gear and summer vibes

South Africans discover the world via marathons

Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities

Arnold & Son is marking the Year of the Rabbit with a brand-new Perpetual Moon watch.

Objects of Desire: Fresh fits

Hit refresh on your wardrobe with these unique pieces