RENOWNED artist Hanneke Benadé invites you to experience her captivating new exhibition, Sense Of Place, opening at Union House in Cape Town on October 19, 2023. It will run until December 1. For the past two decades, Benadé's stunning pastel drawings have found their way into private homes and collections, both locally and abroad. Benadé's signature style is characterised by her muse of powder…
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to Star-Kinekor

GET ready Swifties, TayTay is coming to South Africa… well, her new Eras Tourconcert film is, and it will be releasing in Ster-Kinekor’s immersive IMAX and luxurious Cine Prestige cinemas on 13 October, to coincide with the release date in the USA. The cultural phenomenon gives fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience, offering a…

Hope, joy and dignity…take part to make it possible

CANCER is hard. The diagnosis, the treatment, the recovery. And with breast cancer, the loss of a breast too. It’s a very personal wound that often changes a woman’s perception of her femininity, self-worth and sense of belonging. That’s where Reach For Recovery (R4R) and the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) step in. All forms of breast reconstruction and external breast…
THE award-winning La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek was recently announced the winner of the prestigious 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards in the Best Scenic Environment Hotel category. Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2023 celebrate and honour hotels that consistently deliver unparalleled guest service, maintain the highest standards across all facets of their operations and provide…
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Up On The Roof – The Carole King Songbook at Theatre On The Bay

FROM the producers that brought you the hugely successful Here's To You - The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook comes this year's magical musical offering: Up On The Roof – The Carole King Songbook, from 5 - 21 October at Theatre On The Bay. This production promises to be an unforgettable tribute show dedicated to the timeless music of the legendary singer-songwriter. Renowned for her…

The ultimate ABBA party is about to hit Ster-Kinekor cinemas

ABBA: The Movie dances into cinemas for a special two-day fan event on October 8 and 10. Captured by director Lasse Hallström during the iconic group’s mega-successful tour of Australia, this newly remastered film will take you on a flashback journey to the 1970s when disco reigned supreme and ABBA was music royalty. Including backstage footage as well as full-length performances of some of…
NEW on BritBox this October: get the inside track on the Claridge’s Hotel mega-rebuild, and two ghost stories to spook up your Hallowe’en. Plus, a gripping new Edinburgh-set crime thriller created by Line of Duty showrunner Jed Mercurio, and two vintage favourites – Midsomer Murders and Friday Night Dinner – are on the entertainment menu. The eagerly awaited BritBox Original Payback is a…
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Tashas celebrates 18 years

IN September 2023, one of South Africa’s most successful hospitality groups, Tashas Group, celebrated 18 years of beautiful food, stunning environments and engaging personal service. Founded in Johannesburg in 2005 by Natasha Sideris as a single store in Atholl, Sandton, tashas now has 15 locations in South Africa and six in the UAE – and will open its first store at Battersea Power Station in…

The joy of solo travel for women

EMBARKING on solo adventures is exciting and liberating for people who want to explore new locations, meet new people, and learn more about themselves. This experience provides one with the opportunity to be independent and self-sufficient, all while experiencing diverse cultures and taking in lessons from their solo pilgrimage. However, for many female travellers especially, the notion of solo…
GET ready for the official start of summer as The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns this October with a star-studded line up for the 12th season of iconic movie magic. Tickets are now live. Allowing all visitors the chance to experience one of Cape Town’s top attractions, consider this your insider peek to the confirmed movie line-up. From family favourites to unforgettable romantic comedies,…
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Celebrate International Gin & Tonic Day with Roku Japanese Gin

THE world is coming together to celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day on October 19, 2023, and Roku Japanese Gin is thrilled to be a part of this exciting celebration. Gin enthusiasts across the globe will get together to honour this iconic and delicious cocktail by indulging in its exquisite flavours.  International G&T Day  is the perfect time to experience the appeal of Roku Gin and…

Fungi’s foodie credentials

YOU’VE probably heard cooks describe fresh mushrooms as sponges. Yes, that does mean they will become waterlogged if washed. But on the positive side, it also means mushrooms will combine exceedingly well with the flavour of every single ingredient added to the cooking pot – be they subtle or strong – while imparting their own satisfying umami earthiness to the blend. Mushrooms are endlessly…
TASTE South African at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards expands on the winery’s already popular South African Table to now include a South African Wine Tasting with the added option of an iconic braaibroodjie, a South African Food & Wine Experience introducing the country’s diversity of flavours, as well as a quick and quirky local touch to its morning offering in the form of a roosterkoek…
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Laborie Wines welcomes an enchanting new bubbly

AS spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry across the landscape, Laborie Wines awakens from its winter rest to introduce an exceptional new entrant to its esteemed Cap Classique line-up. The Cap Classique Nectar Rosé is a mesmerising embodiment of the season, a true reflection of Laborie's celebrated winemaking artistry. This radiant salmon pink sparkling wine is effervescing with the exuberance and…

The Cellars-Hohenort unveils its new interiors

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in Constantia has unveiled the new design and interiors of its restaurant and public spaces, following an extensive re-design of The Conservatory restaurant and terrace, as well as the lounge and bar area. The hotel’s public areas have been transformed into welcoming, modern spaces that pay homage to its magnificent gardens and ancient camphor trees.…