Music helps me realise how real the world is. And that I can change the situation in my heart and the hearts of others just by listening to it or playing it. Because music heals. And that is how I heal. Ntombe Thongo It is not often one comes across a performer with as much […]
Clean & Kind
Directly translating to ‘clean’, SKOON Skincare captures the essence of minimalism and simplicity. The skincare range, which includes cleansers, moisturisers, concentrates and serums, was founded in Cape Town on the basis of honest and environmentally-conscious production. Exquisitely packaged and easy to use, SKOON is gentle, effective and kind to skin. SKOON was founded by South […]
Hollywood Hits at Rockwood Theatre at Sibaya
The Rockwood Theatre at Sibaya unleashes an all-new show in January 2019. Launching with a bang on 31 January, Hollywood Hits is a vibrant and nostalgic tribute to the most popular songs from the greatest movies to ever hit the big screen; songs that have become as iconic as the films themselves. Hollywood Hits Show-goers […]
Brand-Spanking New in the Heart of Cape Town
Having officially opened its doors on 1 December 2018, The Onyx Hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore brings with it sophistication, modern extravagance and all-round luxury. The Onyx forms part of an innovative, mixed-use building comprised of both residential apartments and hotel rooms. Situated in the heart of Cape Town, The Onyx is within walking distance […]
The Land of Open Spaces
When Donald Trump made his uncouth slur about countries in Africa, I cursed him under my breath (for the umpteenth time), rolled my eyes and then emitted a little chuckle for the bigot. He obviously hasn’t been to Namibia. Distinguished by the vast Namib Desert running along its Atlantic Ocean coastline, Namibia, a country in […]
The Freedom of Independence – AKA White House
When first President of the United States, George Washington, commissioned Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design the newly independent nation’s capital in 1790, he could not have envisioned what a sprawling gem Washington, D.C. would ultimately become. To bring his grand vision to life, the French-born architect and city planner enlisted Scottish surveyor, Alexander Ralston, to […]
Orient Gallery Set to Stun
While Cape Town may be the design capital of South Africa, the Johannesburg art scene is thriving. The opening of the Orient Gallery is set to stun audiences who visit Johannesburg, with a breath-taking global collection of Adriaan Boshoff works to go on display in SA. The Orient art museum is dedicated to the life […]
Lose Yourself to Find Yourself
The Las Piedras River (the “River of Stones”) is a wilderness frontier – home to an immense diversity of life, and some of the planet’s last remaining indigenous people living in voluntary isolation. “This is a good antiseptic. It can be used on cuts to remove toxins,” explains Samir, a tracker and shaman from the […]
South Africa’s Best Design
Design Indaba The globally acclaimed Design Indaba Conference was established in 1995 and has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform that champions the creative sectors. Its guiding principle is a Better World Through Creativity. Most Beautiful Object in South Africa Ahead of the Design Indaba, the most beautiful object in SA will be decided by public […]
Down Memory Lane at The Lexington
New York is known by many names: the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, the place where you do it ‘your way’. It is also a city of legends, and as far as we’re concerned, that should be one of its monikers. New York City thrives on its historical energy – it positively buzzes […]