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ARTICLE ARCHIVE

PAST ARTICLES GUIDE

  • AFRICA’S SIGNATURE LIFESTYLE EVENT ‘JOBURG POLO IN THE PARK’ IS BACK

    African Deluxe Company, event producers of the Joburg Polo in the Park, today officially confirmed the 2023 edition of the Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park set to take place this September at the Polo Fields at the esteemed Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, with tickets sales opening today. Back for a third year,…


  • YOUBETTERFLY OFFICIALLY TOUCHES DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA

    YOUBETTERFLY, The UAE’s first luxury shoes, streetwear, and collectibles consignment store and marketplace that has captivated culture aficionados worldwide since 2017, proudly announced the grand opening of its first official store in South Africa this past weekend. YOUBETTERFLY’s newest retail space, located in the bustling Melrose Arch district, promises to be a destination for fashion-forward…


  • Proudly SA’s 2023 Local Wine Expo – Celebrating A Successful Platform For Emerging Wine Makers

    This past week, the crafty Prison Break Market hosted the Proudly SA’s 2023 Local Wine Expo. The three-day expo concluded successfully on Saturday, July 15. The event got underway on Thursday, July 13th, with an educational media and buyers conference where attendees learned some important facts about the local market, the local economy, and the…


  • APPLE MUSIC LIVE TO EXCLUSIVELY DEBUT BURNA BOY’S HISTORIC LONDON STADIUM SHOW

    Global superstar Burna Boy takes the stage for an extraordinary performance at London Stadium, set to debut exclusively on Apple Music Live — the live performance series that gives the biggest stars in music a stage to connect with audiences around the world. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Nigerian artist’s sold-out performance at London Stadium will debut…


  • Recipients of the KOO Color Your Plate Bursary Shine in Culinary Excellence

    The four exceptional Color Your Plate with KOO bursary recipients were presented with their certificates at the famous and internationally acclaimed Jacqui Cameron School of Food & Wine. Johannesburg born Khothatso Mathibe, Lihle Mahambehlala, hailing from Bloemfontein, Kamohelo Ayanda Mokhele, and Durban’s Lungelo Sphesihle Mbele were awarded year-long bursaries to not only sharpen their culinary…


  • PJ Morton Is Coming To South Africa This Summer

    P.J. Morton, born Paul Morton Jr., will be performing in South Africa this summer. This will be the first trip to South Africa for the Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from the United States. Morton has been establishing a name for himself in the music industry for many years. One of P.J.’s…


  • Bonang Matheba & Her MCC – House Of BNG Take Over Miss SA For The 5th Consecutive Year

    House of BNG, one of South Africa’s leading MCC brands, has extended its relationship with the esteemed Miss South Africa competition. The collaboration coincides with the premiere of the intriguing reality series “Crown Chasers,” on which Bonang Matheba, owner of The House of BNG, will participate as a resident judge. She has been a household…


  • Bathu’s New Sneaker Range — “Khalanga” Celebrates Your Identity

    Bathu is one of South Africa’s premier sneaker brands, founded in 2015 by Theo Baloyi after leaving his corporate job at PwC Middle East in Dubai. Baloyi has won numerous awards since he founded Bathu. Some of his achievements include being voted GQ Business Leader of the Year in 2021. Among the many categories that…


  • The “Y2K” Era

    The “Y2K” Era

    Whether we approve or not, the ‘Cool kids” or “the y2k’s” are taking over everything but mostly fashion… Willow & Jaden Smith (Will & Jada Smith children) are typical examples of kool kids, they have managed to create their own styles in fashion & have excelled in becoming fashion influences to the young fashionistas. We…


  • DISCONNECTED THE KOLLECTIV

    I am so pleased to finally have their work shared on my blog, these are guys I’ve met, listened to their ideas, their stories & been inspired by, not only are they my friends but we’re all creatives & they inspire me a great deal & today I can finally introduce them to the rest…