Netgalley May Book Reviews
Eight books, seven of them various kinds of great (I have ambitions of becoming Mrs Gooch), and one absolute dud stalled out on the starting grid. Please let me know if you can recommend a really good F1 novel. Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte is a clever,...
CHARGE Electric Vehicle Charging: Solar-Powered Road Trips Arrive on the N3
There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
Nine Yards Rosebank: Joburg’s New Green Town Square Has Arrived
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
April Netgalley Reviews
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

The Fire & Feast Meat Festival presented by Crown National is the hottest gathering of meat lovers, and is taking Jozi by storm from 8 to 10 June 2018. This proudly South African affair is a celebration of all things fired, grilled and braai’d with something on...

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Slipper Day helps to make dreams come true

Slipper Day helps to make dreams come true

Slipper Day is the simplest and comfiest way you can make a difference in a child’s life. I attended the media launch for the 2018 Slipper Day initiative and got all the feels, in addition to a pair of shark slippers. For the last 30 years Reach for a Dream has been...

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Gift idea: support a child in need with Wish Tree

Gift idea: support a child in need with Wish Tree

Syllable is affiliated to Doppio Zero and their social media agency. Every year Doppio Zero encourages its patrons to participate in the Wish Tree initiative. Every branch of Doppio Zero will have a tree with pledge-a-gift cards. Each card has the name and age of a...

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A lovely morning of Beauty, Bubbly and Baking

A lovely morning of Beauty, Bubbly and Baking

By now you’ll be familiar with my love for the monthly events hosted by the team at Come Wine With Us. If you haven’t signed up for their newsletter you’re missing out on all the great opportunities to match great food with great drinks (they don’t limit themselves to...

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Love beer? Join Come Wine With Us in May!

Love beer? Join Come Wine With Us in May!

If you don't know by now, Come Wine With Us brings great wine, delicious food, and outstanding conversation together every month*, in Johannesburg and Cape Town. I've been to two of these events and loved being exposed to new wines and the most mouthwatering dishes....

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France isn’t just in your dreams…

France isn’t just in your dreams…

By Lungz Mathupha The Eiffel tower and lush vineyards of Champagne may be a long distance away from our humble existence here in Mzansi, but nestled in the vibrantly youthful suburb of Braamfontein is a slice of France which will make you forget that you’re still in...

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Novel concept for Valentine’s Day: Dating in The Dark

Novel concept for Valentine’s Day: Dating in The Dark

I don’t think I’ve done a Valentine’s Day post on Syllable in the City before. Because I’m single, cynical, jaded and think that’s just about love in general. Don’t even get me started on the retailers cashing in on 14 February. Personally, I will have my car serviced...

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