Hyde Park Corner lights up for the festive season

Hyde Park Corner officially opens the festive season on Thursday, 13 November 2025 with an elegant tree lighting ceremony featuring exceptional entertainment, Champagne and seasonal splendour.

The public celebration begins at 5.30pm in Centre Court, where audiences can enjoy performances from Swing City, featuring Graeme Watkins and Nathan Ro, who will deliver a soulful set of timeless favourites. The Soweto Gospel Choir brings their signature South African sparkle to the evening, whilst Mzansi Ballet performs quintessentially festive and enchanting scenes from The Nutcracker, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book.

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Mahindra Fusion Fest Launches Nationwide Talent Search

 The Mahindra Fusion Fest –  SA’s boldest celebration of art, fashion and music – is back for 2026 and bigger than ever before!

After the phenomenal success of Fusion Fest 2025, which saw over 7,000 fans rocked by a blend of icons and rising stars, Mahindra is now going national with a pan-South African movement that fuses local culture, creativity, and community. With pre-ticket sales officially opening later this month, in addition to the nationwide talent search officially launched, the road to 7 March 2026 starts now.

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Dis-Chem’s Better Rewards: Instant Savings, Real Value

As someone who’s been shopping at Dis-Chem for years (and proudly swipes my loyalty card every time), I’m genuinely excited about their new Better Rewards programme, and trust me, it’s a real game-changer.

Launched on 21 October 2025, Better Rewards is Dis-Chem’s reimagined loyalty programme that finally gives shoppers what we’ve all been waiting for – instant savings at the till on thousands of everyday essentials. No more waiting for points to accumulate or wondering when the next reward will appear. With Better Rewards, the value is immediate and tangible – exactly what South Africans need right now.

Dis-Chem’s new approach gives you 10% off across 140 top brands and more than 10 000 products, even on promotional items. That means whether I’m stocking up on my favourite skincare, vitamins, or cleaning products, I’m saving more every time I shop.

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Jacobs Elevates Coffee Culture with Dubai Chocolate Style Cappuccino Launch

Jacobs has once again redefined everyday indulgence with the launch of its Dubai Chocolate Style Cappuccino sachets –  a flavour journey inspired by the allure of Arabian luxury.

Infused with silky milk chocolate and velvety cappuccino, and delicately layered with pistachio, saffron, and cardamom, this creation is more than coffee, it’s a sensory escape. Each box holds eight elegant single-serve sticks, designed to let you indulge anytime, anywhere. Sip it hot for a moment of warmth, enjoy it chilled over ice, or turn it into a dessert-worthy treat to impress.

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Chicago The Musical Returns to Montecasino’s Teatro

CHICAGO – The Musical returns!

The award-winning Broadway and West End musical is on stage at Artscape, Cape Town currently and will run to Sunday, 28 September 2025 thereafter heading to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from Friday, 03 October to Sunday, 09 November 2025. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.co.za

 

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