‘Tis the season to be giving. For many families, this is a very special time of year. As we rest in the glow, satisfied in our efforts during the year to earn a living, we enjoy our time with family and friends. For some of us, this is also a time of religious celebration, and […]
World Aids Day 1 December We all understand the severity of HIV/AIDS. An estimated 7.1 million South Africans, or 18.9% of the population, currently live with the disease. Out of this, around 86% are aware of their status. What does this mean? It tells us that the disease is here, it’s real and...
A Celebration of all things Festive. There’s something in the air and it smells like excitement. What does excitement smell like? We can’t tell you exactly, but we’re pretty sure it’s a mix of festive spirit, pre-holiday buzz, anticipation of binge eating and the looming promise of sales. Any...
“Whether you’re stopping or going always remember: keep that Mo growing in November” Moustaches. The benchmark of a manly man in days gone by. Those course bristles of masculinity stood to represent so much. Magnum PI, Burt Reynolds, Freddie Mercury- it was enough to make anyone weak. When they...
There’s something in the air and it smells like, well, a variety of things, but what can mainly be described as excitement. It’s quite astounding how a night traditionally intertwined with the underlying motifs of fear, horror and all things spooky has evolved into one of the highlights of our...
SA Fashion Week There’s something special about our African style culture. The bright vibrant colours. The funky patterns. The seamless amalgamation of our rich and deep history with modern inspiration. There’s no two ways about it; us Africans have style. We’re a continent full of character,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Here’s to the fighters among us. Here’s to the survivors, the victims, the ones who’ve lost someone and the ones’ who struggle today. Here’s to the bravest women on the planet. Here’s to those strong individuals who inspire us with their bravery. Here’s to those...
Heritage Day is actually the birthday of Shaka Zulu, the esteemed Zulu king who united the disparate Zulu clans in the 1800s. Perhaps a controversial figure (then again, most of our figures are), his birthdate is honoured by those of Zulu heritage. Due to the controversy, a compromise was met...
Bright ideas for saving electricity. We do have an electricity supply shortage, especially with the recent strike. But if everyone does their part, we’ll have less load-shedding in the dark of night. You also really, really want to keep those bills down – for one thing, you’ll have more...
For the love of books: the Sandton Library is your door to new worlds. For many people, there is a world awaiting within the written word. Cold day outside? Cuddle in bed, be lost in a bestseller. The book? A portal to a spectacular place where anything could happen. Is it pirates fighting on...