The TopGear South Africa Magazine Awards, in partnership with WesBank, concluded its third edition at the prestigious STAY at Inimitable in Muldersdrift last night, hosting leading figures from the local automotive industry for an evening dedicated entirely to excellence. Now firmly established as one of, if not the most anticipated events on the local motoring...
February is the perfect time to press pause and lean into romance. Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a grand gesture or simply carving out space for quality time, a short getaway has a way of turning ordinary moments into lasting memories. Think unhurried breakfasts, scenic drives, candlelit dinners, and the quiet joy of...
Dating in South Africa is more than dinners and dates — it’s a complex dance between culture, economics, identity, and expectation. From the vibrant nightlife of Johannesburg to the coastal sunsets of Cape Town and community-centered towns across the country, love is universal — but the pressures that come with it are uniquely South African....
For previous generations, success was easy to define: a good job, a nice car, a big house, and visible signs that you had “made it.” But for today’s young professionals, the definition of success is shifting. In a world shaped by burnout, economic pressure, and constant digital noise, a new status symbol is emerging — wellness....
For many South Africans, booze has long been part of the social script. From weekend braais and sundowners to lively tavern scenes in townships and cities alike, alcohol plays a central cultural role. But in recent years, a quiet revolution has been brewing — and it has nothing to do with the next round. Across...
Across cultures and generations, a quiet sentiment is growing among men: the feeling of being disposable. Not in a dramatic, self-pitying way, but in a slow, internal erosion of worth. Many men feel valued primarily for what they provide, fix, protect, or endure—and when they fall short of those expectations, their relevance feels negotiable. This...
Greatness attracts greatness. The Levi’s® brand and Jordan Brand continue their creative partnership with a bold new collection that celebrates the shared DNA of two brands embraced by every subculture – artists, athletes, activists, musicians, skaters, and dreamers. Most think of greatness as something only few reach, something that manifests on the biggest stage. But...
For many South Africans, being middle class is supposed to mean safety. Stability. Breathing room. It’s the space between survival and excess — the reward for education, hard work, and upward mobility. But for a growing number of people, that promise feels hollow. Today, being “middle class” often feels less like security and more like living...
Scroll through social media on any given day and you’ll find a country that looks like it’s doing just fine. People are travelling, launching businesses, attending events, dressing well, eating out, glowing. Online, South Africa appears aspirational, confident and upwardly mobile. Offline, the reality is far less polished. Debt is rising, salaries are stretched, job...
With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns range anxiety into range comfort, demonstrating that going electric is no longer a compromise. Volvo Cars engineers have optimised the car’s range for...