Celebrate Summer with Smiths Gins
Discover Smiths Gins – South Africa’s award-winning small-batch gin range, now available exclusively on Takealot from 27 October 2025. Celebrate summer with soul, flavour, and handcrafted perfection. A Toast to South African Spirit There’s something magical about a...
The Roses: A Softer Spin on a Brutal Classic
The decision to retitle the new adaptation of Warren Adler’s The War of the Roses as simply The Roses feels deliberate. Where Adler’s novel and its 1989 film version, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, revelled in the poisonous...
Book with Race Day Events for the drive of a lifetime
Lume Agency and Race Car Events recently invited me to a turbo-charged, fuel-injection, high-octane morning that I'll never forget. Wait, let me check if there's any other petrolhead jargon I can throw in here. Nope, all good for now 🤭🏎️ Race Day Events gives you the...
The Shape of Monsters is Five Stars
Author CL Hellisen sent me a link for an early listen of their Audible Original, The Shape of Monsters. I've set myself the task of reading 365 books this year. Yes, you read that right. Because with audio I get to read so much more while I'm multitasking. To date,...
Rosebank The Zone brings us Creed

Rosebank The Zone brings us Creed

By Lungz Mathupha You don't have to be a Rocky fan to appreciate the brilliant acting skills (and good looks) of Michael B. Jordan in this mind-blowing production. Charisma and determination are plentiful as Jordan conveys the powerful story of Adonis Creed’s quest to...

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When inspiration hits

When inspiration hits

A day at TEDx Johannesburg By Lungz Mathupha Soweto Theatre recently played host to the TEDx Johannesburg, leaving many attendees highly satisfied. The event was well organised with refreshments provided during the talks and a delicious lunch after the first few...

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Review: Minecraft Combat Handbook

Review: Minecraft Combat Handbook

This review was written by my 16-year-old nephew and is published mostly unedited. Thanks to Penguin Random House for the review copy. Minecraft is a sandbox game where everything from space to your imagination is infinite. Since its release in 2009 its community has...

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Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Guest post by Nafisa Akabor In May GoBeauty made a comeback on the WeChat app. This means all your last minute beauty and spa treatments can be taken care of directly within the app. If you’re too busy to pick up the phone and try to make an appointment, or told that...

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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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Unlikely things to upcycle

Unlikely things to upcycle

This is a paid insertion contributed by a third party. The gifting season is upon us. Fear not – the frugal shopaholic with a love for crafting is at your (and your wallet’s) service! We’ve all seen the upcycling boards on Pinterest, where objects that are considered...

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Da Vinci’s Drawbacks

Da Vinci’s Drawbacks

This post was written by Jade Mitchell and originally appeared on her blog - she was kind enough to attend the exhibition in my place when my body once again betrayed me. I have to confess that I have intentionally mimicked the title of the awful television show ‘Da...

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