A Sanctuary of Connection – More Than Just a Safari

The Whispering Tree Spa

At The Whispering Tree Spa, wellness is not confined to a treatment room; it is woven into the very rhythm of the savannah surrounding The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp. Inspired by the iconic Acacia trees that stand as timeless sentinels over the plains, the sanctuary invites guests to return to themselves through the quiet…

New Art Exhibition, Van Horison Tot Horison, Opens at La Motte

The La Motte Ateljee is excited to announce Van Horison tot Horison, a new art exhibition opening at its Franschhoek Valley address on 7 March 2026. This exhibition, directly translated as From Horizon to Horizon focuses on the South African landscape by placing contemporary artists in dialogue with historical precedents, embracing the influence and inspiration…

Investec Cape Town Art Fair Reveals the Winners of Five Career-Defining Prizes for 2026

Investec Cape Town Art Fair

In what has become one of the most anticipated moments on Africa’s cultural calendar, Investec Cape Town Art Fair has revealed the recipients of its 2026 prizes, awarding career-defining recognition, international opportunities, and support that can reshape an artistic practice overnight. Now in its 13th edition, the fair announced winners across five prize categories, including…

KWV Welcomes The Return of Candlelight Concerts To Its Iconic Cathedral Cellar

Candlelight Concerts

Following a successful debut last year, and amidst a series of glowing audience reviews, KWV Cathedral Cellar in Paarl is proud to host another instalment of the internationally acclaimed Candlelight Concerts. These exceptional events return to KWV’s Cathedral Cellar in Paarl in 2026, once again transforming the historic space into an intimate live music venue…

Wilderness Rwanda Reveals The Sanctuary at Bisate

The Sanctuary at Bisate

High in Rwanda’s volcanic highlands, Wilderness has unveiled the Sanctuary at Bisate – a purpose-built wellness space dedicated to restoration, reflection and connection to place. Now welcoming guests of both Wilderness Bisate and Bisate Reserve, the Sanctuary moves beyond the traditional spa to offer a considered, design-led environment rooted in Rwandan identity. “Set against the views of…

Easter Classical Music Concert at La Motte

This special programme of voice and piano takes audiences on a journey through the Easter season’s central themes – from sacrifice and suffering to contemplation, hope and joy. Told through the voices of composers across centuries, the concert features beloved works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Franck, and Fauré, among others. Join soprano Siphamandla Moyake,…

Virgin Active South Africa Launches Social Wellness Club in Cape Town

Social Wellness Club

Virgin Active South Africa has launched its first Collection Country Club at the site of its Point club, a new category concept that brings together fitness, recovery, wellness, nutrition, co-working, and community through a holistic approach to preventative and restorative health. The offering is positioned as a social wellness club located in the heart of Green…

Montreux Meets Africa: Major Multi-Stage Artist Line-up Announced

Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek (MJFSA)

Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek (MJFSA), presented by Nedbank (27 – 29 March 2026), has unveiled a powerful new wave of artist announcements, confirming an exceptional programme across its two core performance hubs – The Arches Main Stage (at the monument) and the intimate Jazz Village housed in Franschhoek’s historic church. Blending global heavyweights, pioneering African voices, genre-defying innovators and rising talent, the newly…

Graham Beck Marks A Generational Transition As Pieter Ferreira Retires

Graham Beck

The House of Graham Beck marks a pivotal moment in its journey in pursuit of the perfect bubble. Founding winemaker and Cap Classique pioneer Pieter “Bubbles” Ferreira formally retires from his role at the estate, passing stewardship of the cellar to long-time Cellarmaster Pierre de Klerk. This transition represents a natural evolution for the House…

Spier Light Art: An Illuminated Art Experience

Spier Light Art

Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition, transforming the farm into an illuminated landscape of contemporary art. As night falls, works glow, glimmer and shift across the grounds, inviting visitors to experience light as both medium and meaning. Running from 6 March to 6 April, this year’s exhibition places form at its centre:  light…