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...
If you ask a man what his greatest fear is, he is unlikely to say “death.” Death is final, abstract, and often distant. What many men fear more—quietly, deeply, and constantly—is uselessness. The fear of no longer being needed. Of having no function. Of existing without value. Comedian Chris Rock once captured this reality in a...
In South Africa today, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that rarely trends, rarely mobilises donors, and rarely earns political urgency. It is the slow erosion of the boy child. This is not a reactionary argument, nor a dismissal of the very real gains made in advancing girls and women since 1994. Those interventions were necessary,...
I remember when Cell C introduced the “Take a Girl Child to Work” initiative. At the time, I thought, “Cool, this works.” But the older I got, the more I realized that while the initiative was a great step forward, it could also have unintended consequences in the long run. Fast forward to today—we’re seeing...
JOHANNESBURG | April 2025 JOHANNESBURG | April 2025 – SABBATICAL, the electrifying feature directorial debut from Karabo Lediga, is set to grip audiences nationwide from 09 May 2025. Brought to life by Diprente (the studio behind Catching Feelings, Matwetwe, and Big Nunu’s Little Heist), this intimate, high-stakes drama slices into the heart of ambition, family,...
Johannesburg – May 2025 If you’re looking to impress the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day, Arbour Café has you covered with a curated culinary experience that goes beyond the ordinary. On Sunday, 11 May, treat Mom to a harvest-style brunch set in the serene courtyard of one of Johannesburg’s most charming hidden gems. From 8am...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 4, 2025 – Building on the success of their previous collaborations, the Levi’s® brand and Denim Tears return with their fourth collection, which pays homage to the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans and the Black Masking Indian tradition. The latest collection from Levi’s® and Denim Tears honors the artistry, resilience, and community spirit...
Aperol brings its iconic Join The Joy experience to life with market takeovers in Cape Town and Johannesburg, featuring live DJ sets and cocktail masterclasses. (Johannesburg, 2 April 2025) — Aperol’s iconic Join The Joy movement is painting the town orange again—this time with market activations that blend Italian flair, cocktail craftsmanship, and feel-good moments you’ll want to...
Sushi is one of those cravings that sneaks up on you and won’t go away. One bite turns into five, and before you know it, you’re planning your next fix. This March, Ocean Basket is making it even more impossible to resist. Fresh, flavour-packed, and made to satisfy, OB sushi is a ritual and a...
New Galaxy A series smartphones bring first-ever Awesome Intelligence, advanced camera features and enhanced durability JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 10 March 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating...