Another bumper book review
It's been a while, but I've got loads of reviews, thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House. So let me get straight into it. Rachel Weiss's Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum is an absolute delight! Rachel Weiss’s journey through the chaos of turning thirty is...
NakedCherry Vajacial: The Ultimate Post-Wax Treatment
"Vajacial". I bet you've heard about it, but wasn't sure what it was, and didn't think it's a polite thing to ask about. So I'll tell you. Oh, and you can try it for yourself. Book a NakedCherry vajacial and a Bare Cherry (Hollywood) wax between 12 November 2024 and...
Red Bull Showrun thrills petrolheads and adrenaline junkies in Jo’burg
This article was first published on Recharged. All images, courtesy of Nafisa Akabor. On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the streets of Sandton rang out with the roar of V8 engines and screeching tyres as 25 000 people were entertained by various Red Bull Athletes and...
The World Rally-Raid Championship is Coming to South Africa!
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) was launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, attracting world-leading competitors on two and four wheels. And in 2025, these stars will compete on African soil. The South African Safari, round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid...
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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The Sheds@1Fox will surprise and delight

The Sheds@1Fox will surprise and delight

I am not a fan of the Johannesburg CBD. Driving is a bit of a nightmare with all the one-way streets (yes, Pretoria CBD has them too, and I don't like that any better), and the thought of parking gives me heart palpitations. But I've heard so much about The Sheds@1Fox...

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