Vergelegen Wine Estate, home to Africa’s only International Camellia Garden of Excellence, has hosted its inaugural contemporary botanical drawing masterclass, dedicated to exquisite camellia blooms. The full day of focused creativity took place at the Somerset West estate on 8 July under the guidance of botanical artist and teacher Sally Arnold, who has an M.A….
For many artists, the hardest part of making a living from art is being seen. Artists create approximately 25 to 50 artworks a year, with an estimated 5 million active artists globally producing between 125 million and 250 million new artworks annually. Yet most of this work remains unseen and unsold, with 85% of artists…
In the heart of Franschhoek, Toff & Dandy Lifestyle is redefining boutique retail with a vibrant blend of art, design, fashion and gifting. Created by local mother-and-daughter duo Candice and Alexandra Holgate, the lifestyle destination is a celebration of colour, creativity and conscious living, born from a shared belief that life is too short to…
While the bounty of summer with lush green vineyards and age-old, shade-providing oaks, is the image predominantly associated with the Cape Winelands, it is when we are confronted with the stripped winter landscape that we are often struck by the unexpected beauty of the naked vines and bare oak tree branches against the stark white…
20 June 2026 Carve and print your own linocut artwork on a tote bag. Join the Lino Eatery and dive into the world of lino printing! Guests will design, carve and hand print their very own custom artwork onto a white tote bag. All materials required for the day will be provided, and guests will…
Johannesburg’s newest lifestyle destination, Nine Yards, is quickly becoming the city’s most stylish winter meeting place. Set within a beautifully reimagined green precinct in Parktown North, the space blends contemporary dining, wellness, fashion, art and design into one effortlessly cosmopolitan experience. Visitors can spend entire afternoons wandering between artisanal cafés, galleries, boutique retail spaces and…
Just outside Johannesburg, NIROX Sculpture Park offers a beautifully curated blend of art, nature and culture. The expansive park features striking large-scale sculptures set among landscaped gardens, waterways and open countryside, creating a uniquely immersive outdoor gallery experience. Seasonal events often include live music, curated picnics and cultural gatherings that attract Johannesburg’s creative crowd. Sophisticated…
Keyes Art Mile continues to redefine Johannesburg’s luxury cultural scene with its seamless blend of contemporary art, architecture, fine dining and design. Visitors can wander through leading galleries including Keyes Art Mile, Everard Read and CIRCA Gallery before settling in for sunset cocktails or dinner at Marble Restaurant overlooking the city skyline. Stylish, cosmopolitan and…
Following a triumphant season in Cape Town, bookings are now open for The Royal Countess Zingara, soon to be transporting her enchantment to the City of Gold with La Dolce Royal. The production will unfold at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg from 20 June 2026, ushering in a dazzling new chapter for her Highveld audiences. After…
South Africa once again captured international attention at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, earning acclaim for a breathtaking showcase that celebrated the country’s extraordinary biodiversity, creativity, and natural heritage. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the exhibit blended indigenous flora, sculptural design, and vibrant textures to create one of the standout…