Category Archives: South Africa

South African Fashion Week Collections – 22 to 25 April 2026

Posted on by

South African Fashion Week (SAFW) remains the only dedicated B2B marketing platform for fashion designers in South Africa.

During its strategic pause, SAFW delivered two targeted digital campaigns, including a key October rollout that extended designer collections through curated content and sustained engagement. The campaign achieved strong visibility, with an average AVE of approximately R1.27 million per designer.

The week opens beyond the runway at Cirk, on the 22nd of April,  Gert-Johan Coetzee presents Behind The Crimson Door – A dynamic, never-before-seen theatrical fusion of couture, aerial performance and storytelling.

A major first: media powerhouse Primedia partners with South African Fashion Week, bringing 947, 702, and Primedia+ into the fold.

Continue reading →

THE MAISON MARTELL – JOBURG’S NEW LUXURY DESTINATION OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS

Posted on by

 The Maison Martell, a cultural residence designed to bring together contemporary culture and an immersive encounter with the oldest cognac houses, officially opens in Joburg on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at Montecasino in Fourways.

Open every weekend this month (Thursday to Sunday), the Maison transforms the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area into a destination of luxury — where music, culinary artistry and cognac craftsmanship converge in an atmosphere designed for discovery, connection and refined indulgence.

Guests are invited to explore the space through a curated walk-through experience, including guided tastings of Martell’s celebrated Blue Swift & XO expressions, alongside a brief journey into the Maison’s rich history and craftsmanship — a heritage that spans more than three centuries.

Continue reading →

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 Set To Ignite Pretoria This Weekend

Posted on by

On Saturday, 7th March 2026, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena, promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where music, art and fashion collide. 

Following a groundbreaking debut, Fusion Fest 2026 is back by overwhelming demand and set to an even bigger, louder and more ambitious fusion of music, art and fashion.

Designed as a cultural movement rather than a single-night event, Mahindra South Africa will once again curate boundary-breaking performances, unexpected collaborations and a powerful platform for emerging creators.

Continue reading →

Nine Lives Supper Club Review

Posted on by

Nine Lives Supper Club is a hidden gem tucked away in a sleek, sophisticated oasis between the 4th and 5th floors of The Hyde Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

I attended the launch, and it was pure magic. Sleek lines, stylish design, and just the right kind of quiet, yet sexy, luxury that Joburg has been craving. The menu may be small, but every bite is a masterpiece. Their smoked olives are a revelation, and the cocktails/mocktails are worth every rand. Plus, they’ve even got Russian caviar flown in fresh from Moldova. It’s on the pricier side, but this is what you expect from a spot this refined.

Overall, Nine Lives is a sophisticated, sexy supper club, where you can experience curated tapas type food and drinks, with a small selection of main courses.

View video of the event launch here.

Continue reading →

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette on Disney+

Posted on by

In 1999, I was a young producer working at a production company in Cape Town, producing international commercials and dreaming big TV dreams. News travelled differently back then, whispered across edit suites, announced on radio bulletins, repeated in hushed conversations between takes.

That’s when I heard about the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Junior, his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette.
And I remember something very clearly.
The world mourned “American royalty.” The headlines focused on JFK Jr. The glamour. The dynasty. The legacy.
But quietly, heartbreakingly, the Bessette family lost two daughters that day.
That stayed with me.

So when I saw that Disney+ had debuted the official trailer for FX’s limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, it instantly took me back to that moment in 1999, to the shock, the disbelief. All 3 who passed were only in their thirties.

Continue reading →