“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”- John Muir Celebrate Arbor Week with us from 31 August to 4 September. The custodian of forestry in South Africa, The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), is managing the annual campaign. The focus is on our country’s...
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we’ve all been connected digitally by either Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, or any other platforms to stay employed and to communicate with colleagues, clients, and our customers. Although it was forced upon us to stay home and we quickly got into meeting...
Man, we feel like women! This month we’re celebrating all South African women, and officially on Sunday, 9 August. Remember that Monday, 10 August, is a public holiday, which means further celebration! Before you start planning your long weekend, let’s dive into where it all began… History of...
Winter can either be brutal or a breeze to you…whatever the case might be South African meals can help you stay warm – we bet you’re thinking about your favourite, cosy meal right now, and we’re guessing it might be a hot bowl of soup, a hearty stew or a spicy curry. When last did […]
Yes, we get to order takeout again, and if you haven’t done so already, we’ve checked into Sandton’s restaurants and put a list together for you to choose your next meal from on your night off. Nikos Alice Lane Experience Greek flavours straight from the kitchen of Nikos in...
Lockdown…can you even recall your first thoughts when you heard we’re heading for a three-week lockdown? What about when you heard that it’s being extended? Now, we’re here, three months later and we’re still overwhelmed with heightened feelings of uncertainty, unrest, anxiety and for some,...
Now it’s time for our dads to be spoilt! This June we’re celebrating all fathers and fatherly figures on Sunday, 21 June. If you don’t have any plans yet, we collected some exciting ideas to treat your dad at home! Invent new cereals If your dad is one for cereal in the morning suggest making...
Do you know why South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June? This day with many others is important for young people to know. Let’s have a look at what it is, the history thereof as well as how we usually celebrate it and how we can celebrate it this year. This day honours the […]
Ahhh…how many of us find ourselves in a seasonal slump during winter? We’re sure most readers do, as not everyone is very fond of the cold, and as soon as temperatures drop everything changes from our sleep patterns to our bodies. We tend to neglect our routines and quickly develop mental,...
A special day dedicated to mothers and mother figures. Mother’s Day, a day dedicated to mothers, is not a public holiday (even though we believe it should be) but falls on the second Sunday of May, which will be on 10 May this year. We get to spend the day with our mothers, having quality […]