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UMP 2023 Graduation ceremony.

To The Class Of 2026

Inspired by Mary Schmich's famous sunscreen essay, Shaun Read offers an honest, grounded commencement speech for the Class of 2026 on success, failure and staying human.

The Xhosa X-factor: For one day, Gauteng is being turned into an Eastern Cape homestead. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Le Xhosa Nostra presents Umcimbi waseRhawutini, LEGO takes over Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton

Explore top events across Gauteng, featuring Le Xhosa Nostra's cultural celebration in Fourways, an exclusive Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton, and Brickfair at Menlyn Park.

Design: The With offers an opportunity to build on the relationship between design, hospitality and the everyday experience of living well. Photos: Supplied

Weylandts’ The With brings a new bar to Cape Town’s Design Week

Interiors brand Weylandts is expanding into hospitality with The With, an experiential new bar opening on Castle Street during Design Week South Africa.

Fashion: Elie Saab brings consistency and craftsmanship into garments produced for a broader retail market. Photos: Isra Hoosen

Elie Saab brings evening glamour to H&M

Lebanese designer Elie Saab brings his signature sculpted silhouettes and embellished eveningwear to H&M, debuting the anticipated collection ahead of its South African retail…

Miss SA Semi-Finalists. Image: Supplied/Instagram

Miss South Africa 2026 finale tickets on sale as Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD join line-up

Tickets are now on sale for the Miss South Africa 2026 finale at the Sandton Convention Centre, featuring live performances by the Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD.

Jewellery for the face. Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash

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