There are few things more South African than gathering around a table with people you love and eating exceedingly well. East City Grill on Cape Town’s thriving Harrington Street is leaning into that tradition with the launch of its new “Feast for 4” menu: a generous multi-course sharing menu created for exactly four guests and…
Vergelegen has done it again: For the second year running, this acclaimed Somerset West wine estate has been named the Best Wine Farm Experience in the public-nominated Kfm Best of the Cape Awards. From its beautiful natural surroundings and exquisite gardens, to its award-winning wine, food and warm hospitality, Vergelegen delivers experiences that keep 160…
From bush vipers to burrowing asps, snakes thrive in every habitat on the African continent. Discover how these often-misunderstood reptiles perceive their world, defend themselves, feed and breed. The user-friendly African Snakes: Behaviour & Biology includes: The evolutionary history of snakes, with profiles of the eight families found in Africa today. Detailed notes on…
There’s been a baby boom at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, with 137 Nguni calves born this season – and another eight still due. The estate’s Nguni herd now numbers over 450 animals. Among the new arrivals are both pure Nguni youngsters and Nguni/Angus crosses, with the latter already showing the impressive size difference…
Kuganha has opened in the Western Cape, pioneering a new category of luxury wellness safari within a 10 000-hectare rewilded Big Five conservancy, just under 2.5 hours from Cape Town. Recently recognised by Robb Report (one of the most discerning travel lists) as one of the 50 greatest luxury hotels in the world for 2026,…
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has been named Cape Town’s Best Tourist Attraction in the 2026 Kfm Best of the Cape Awards. This is the fifth year in a row it secured this win. The award, determined through public nominations and voting, recognises the destinations, businesses and experiences that have captured the hearts of…
Building on the success of the first edition (2019), this revised new edition of the Field Guide to Mushrooms & other Fungi of South Africa now features 420 species – more than any mushroom book in the region. The book has been fully updated and expanded, with an additional 220 new entries and more than…
For over 25 years, Dr John Kani has helped guide the direction of the Apartheid Museum, an institution whose mandate overlapped uncannily with that of his own plays. His role as chairperson of the Board of Trustees unfolded parallel to his development as a playwright: an art form through which the veteran actor began to…
After a winter hiatus, the popular animal encounters are back at Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre in Scottburgh! Visitors can enjoy a closer look at some of the country’s most fascinating reptiles, with the return of its popular snake demonstrations and juvenile crocodile handling experiences, providing an edutaining day out. Led by Crocworld animal curator…
Zip Zap Circus and School of Rock open Full Tilt at the District Six Homecoming Centre on 23 September for seven performances, with the entire score played live, on stage, by the young musicians of School of Rock. In most circus productions, the music is pre-recorded and fixed, and the performers time themselves to it.…
Every South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor (warm tomato and onion mix), the sauces, the first bite that is messy, warm and completely worth it. It is the kind of food memory that belongs…
Sony has announced the RX10 V, the fifth-generation model in the RX10 series of all-in-one cameras. The perfect hobbyist’s camera, this versatile powerhouse covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto in a single body, making it ideal for every type of shot thanks to its large-aperture, high-magnification ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T 24-600mm (25x optical zoom) F2.4-4.0 lens.…
South African property developers Wikus Lategan and Wayne Williams have opened Zomerlust Boutique Hotel, bringing the same problem-solving discipline and people-first philosophy that has defined their careers to their new project. With decades of large-scale development between them, the pair has applied their deep knowledge and abilities to a 15-room luxury property and fire-driven restaurant…
The dates of the biggest cultural event in Eswatini have been announced, and a hive of colourful activity will soon descend upon the country in the form of the festival known as Umhlanga, or Reed Dance. The festival is set to start on 25 August, with the main day (day 7) set to take place…
Many travellers drive pass White River on their way to the Kruger National Park and only on occasion stop to wander. A mistake that many have realised! The town of White River rewards its visitors with its welcoming village feel and vibrant arts community. Jed Barendse, junior content creator at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, shares…
This September 2026, the Western Cape welcomes a game-changing new destination for aviation enthusiasts: Atlantic Aerodrome. More than just a place to park your aircraft, this purpose-built premium general aviation and turboprop hub in the scenic Swartland is set to become the region’s premier lifestyle destination for pilots, aircraft owners and their families. Located just…
South Africa’s bush escapes have long been positioned through a lens of exclusivity, often marketed as luxury experiences tailored for international travellers. Over time, this has formed a perception, especially among South Africans, that time in nature is not as accessible and comes at a high financial premium. In reality, the country’s wilderness offerings are…
MATH Restaurant is once again opening its kitchen to one of Johannesburg’s most exciting emerging culinary voices. Until 19 July, chef Eric Mphela returns to MATH for an exclusive five-day culinary collaboration, presenting a specially curated winter menu inspired by his signature bold Asian flavours. The menu will be available for dinner service, before expanding…
The Apartheid Museum in partnership with the Don Mattera Legacy Foundation will unveil its Don Mattera Obituary Installation on Mandela Day, 18 July 2026. Mattera passed away on 18 July 2022 at the age of 85. He was a towering figure in South African literature, journalism and cultural life, whose voice captured the pain and…
With Johannesburg gearing up for a season of rugby test matches, national championships and international sporting fixtures, the city is expecting a steady flow of travelling supporters, players and officials moving in and out through OR Tambo International Airport. Whether guests are touching down for a few hours between connecting flights, flying in for back-to-back…
In a year that asks South Africa to pause and reflect on extraordinary milestones, two of the country’s most storied destinations are coming together around a shared table. Sanctuary Mandela – the former Houghton home of Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg – and Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge, suspended above the Sabie River on…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel & tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future…
First, it was the laptop we brought home ‘just in case’. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it’s the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. We call it convenience, but for many people it has become a constant state of high alert. Work emails arrive…
What’s in a name? As birding grows in popularity, more and more people are beginning to appreciate that birds carry not only ecological significance but represent unique stories, embedded in the names they’ve been given. South African Birds by Name provides insight into the origins and meanings of these ‘scientific’ names, mostly rooted in Greek…
Mid-winter at Wilde Vy Bistro brings soul food and fine brandies from our kitchen and cellar to you, fireside at our bistro on the hill. In collaboration with the South African Brandy Foundation, Chef Jürgen Snyman has masterminded a tasting selection of some of the finest potstill brandies that our country produces. These moments of…
Sometimes the break you need is not another weekend at home, but time spent on the open road, surrounded by phenomenal landscapes and boundless natural beauty. For many travellers, wildflower season on the West Coast offers exactly that, with growing excitement around the annual West Coast superbloom. A superbloom starts with perfectly timed rainfall. Millions…
There’s an ethereal quality to the light of the West Coast: crystalline, fresh and seemingly as wild as the landscapes that connect the vineyards of the Swartland with the empty beaches of the Atlantic. Set within this meeting point of country and coast, De Wildeveldt is a remarkable stretch of land under conservation, just an…
The floor stops you first. As you arrive at reception, a sweeping herringbone of water cut verde and white marble unfolds beneath a botanical ceiling installation. Each tile is individually crafted and hand-laid, the whole effect landing somewhere between arrival and immersion. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Amazon is the new Latin-inspired…
Jan “Boland” Coetzee was famous for many things. Springbok rugby player, the winemaker that put Kanonkop on the map, maverick founder of Vriesenhof who smuggled contraband Chardonnay vines from France into South Africa in the early ’80s and changed the course of the country’s wine history… the man lived life fully. What most don’t know…
Visit Stellenbosch, in partnership with the Art Association Stellenbosch, has announced the winners of the inaugural Art of Origin Stellenbosch: a town-wide art competition and exhibition uniting multiple generations of emerging creatives. A proud milestone for the region, this first-of-its-kind initiative comprised five thematic categories reflecting the essence of Stellenbosch as a destination. Following an…
