As the seasons turn and Johannesburg settles into its cooler months, The Peech Hotel invites guests to embrace a slower, more considered pace with the launch of its Cosy Winter Package. Set within two acres of lush central gardens in Melrose, the boutique hotel offers a warm and quietly luxurious retreat, where winter is less…
If you’ve flown recently, you’ll know that one of the first questions airlines ask at the check-in counter these days is whether you have lithium batteries or power banks in your checked luggage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently conducted a passenger survey which found that more and more travellers are flying with lithium…
A warm and delectable slice of French lifestyle and contemporary bistro cuisine in Cape Town’s CBD, The Wes Bistro & Bar (known fondly by the locals as just The Wes) is well on its way to becoming the city’s grande dame for classic contemporary French bistro fare, sophisticated drinking – wine, cocktails or French café-style…
Cape Town audiences are in for a spectacular winter treat as Killer Queen, the latest annual dance production from the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), prepares to take centre stage at Theatre on the Bay from 4 June 2026. Created by Naledi Award-winning LAMTA founders Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander, the production celebrates the iconic…
Cape Town Cocktail Week announces the launch of its Education Programme, with Kurt Schlechter, the visionary behind multiple award-winning Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, appointed as Director of Education. Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, has come on board as the host venue for the programme, which will be delivered within the grand dame’s first-class conference facilities….
As the cooler months settle over the Cape, the Winelands take on a quieter, more contemplative beauty – crisp mornings, welcome layers, and the unmistakable pull of a fireside retreat. Just a short drive from Cape Town, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa offers a refined countryside escape that feels both familiar and indulgent, perfectly timed…
South African audiences can look forward to an inspiring winter season of live music, as four internationally acclaimed ensembles tour the country between May and July 2026. Presented by Classical Movements, the tours will bring choral and orchestral performances to audiences in Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria and Cape Town, offering a rare opportunity to experience world-class…
A Feast at The Old Bakery Restaurant Set within the charm and warmth of its historic setting, The Old Bakery Restaurant offers guests two distinctly memorable dining experiences that celebrate both rustic Italian comfort and the bold, communal spirit of South African hospitality. On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings, the restaurant transforms into an inviting…
Unmasking is a 90-minute feature documentary that urgently needs support to be brought to life—a powerful, intimate portrait of six autistic South African women reclaiming their voices through an innovative puppetry workshop. At a time when autistic women remain among the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood, this film offers something rare: a space where they are not…
Johannesburg, South Africa – This Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May 2026, music lovers are invited to celebrate in unforgettable style as Jeremy Loops takes centre stage at the iconic Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden for the highly anticipated return of the Sunset Music Series. Set against one of Johannesburg’s most breathtaking natural backdrops, this special…