Wellness in South Africa

A look at four health and fitness business trends that are thriving

The health and fitness industry is rife with fads. Today's hottest product could easily be obsolete by next week and nobody would be surprised. That's just the way things work in the business arena...

By Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 18 Aug 2017

Six rugged ideas for your man cave

A few macho styles and ideas to use for your man cave, to make it your happy place...

Issued by Private Property 28 Jul 2017

#Yochallenge: Bite-size bikram for a good cause

The problem with taking a stand in July, even if you do so for a host of #MadibaDay and #CSIMonth initiatives, is that these are usually limited to just that one day of the year. Here's how you can stretch your body - and your wallet - to uplift others this August...

By Leigh Andrews 21 Jul 2017

Having a baby? Well, did you know...

Welcoming a new life into the world is an exciting time for families. Julia Cavernelis, Planning Manager at Ackermans and mom of one, shares a few baby facts that she learnt along the way...

Issued by Ackermans 20 Jul 2017

Seven simple ways to build a summer body in winter

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither are summer bodies . As we move into the second half of the year, perhaps now is the time to revisit those New Year health-and-fitness resolutions we made at the beginning of the year.

By Janine Fourie 19 Jul 2017

Angelic stay at Angala Boutique Hotel

Everything whispers of peace and tranquillity at Angala Boutique Hotel and Guest House, just outside of Franschhoek.

By Leigh Andrews 18 Jul 2017

How to fill the extra space, once you've upscaled

Once you've moved into a larger home, the empty space can seem daunting. Here's what to do with your newly acquired extra space...

Issued by Private Property 17 Jul 2017

Westin shines a light for early morning joggers with Gear Lending programme

Westin Hotels & Resorts, in celebration of Global Running Day and with hopes to inspire travellers to rise early and own their morning, announced an addition to the brand's Gear Lending programme...

5 Jun 2017

A 'Winelands' getaway, away from the Winelands

As ex-Capetonians who would drive 40 minutes to Stellenbosch for breakfast on a rainy day, my husband and I are always looking for the positives to prove that ‘Joburg' isn't as bad as non-Joburgers make it out to be, and Kievits Kroon is one of them...

By Jessica Tennant 30 May 2017

Top five spa trends for 2017

Emerging spa trends in 2017 are helping counteract the damaging effects of the relentless pace of modern and stressful lifestyles. In pursuit of ultimate relaxation, these trends...

4 May 2017

Wearing the right socks for the job

If you suffer from sore, swollen, sweaty or smelly feet read on for how to address this issue to make your working day much more comfortable...

By Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 3 May 2017

Get your glow on at Luxe Laser Studio

I recently spent a night at new Kloofnek gem, the uber-cool Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa, and was lucky enough to experience some of the signature treatments at the hotel's Luxe Laser Studio.

By Ruth Cooper 13 Apr 2017

Forget about the myths - Read only realities about buying a mattress to your comfort

Planning to buy a mattress? There are lots of ways to find the best one that suits you. This will guide you properly in order to make it a pleasant experience...

Issued by Docs.Zone 3 Apr 2017

How can a good mattress improve sleep of CEOs under work pressure?

Insomnia can affect a person's judgement, memory, and ability to work. This short and precise guide will help you to understand the approaches followed by successful CEOs for great sleeping habits...

Issued by Docs.Zone 31 Mar 2017

International

Hot new talent lights up Milan Fashion Week

MILAN, Italy - Fashion week roared into Milan on Wednesday with a line-up of hotly anticipated shows from fresh talent as well as luxury titans ranging from Moschino to Armani, who are battling for their share of a rebounding market.

2 days ago

#SACSCCongress: Nigella Lawson on the role of food in storytelling

Internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson has amassed a loyal following of food lovers charmed by her no-fuss approach to cooking and ornate descriptions of food that are telling of her authentic passion for the subject.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Sep 2017

NY Fashion Week: designers seek to soothe troubled times

NEW YORK, US - Tory Burch led efforts on day two of New York Fashion Week on Friday to head off troubled times by offering an upbeat collection of bold color and geometric print. The US doyenne of preppy chic confected an English garden in the grounds of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a bucolic backdrop for a fresh and buoyant collection.

11 Sep 2017

Beyond the seas and centuries: Louvre Abu Dhabi opens in November

The Louvre Abu Dhabi - a universal museum with a focus on shared human stories across civilisations and cultures - will open its doors on 11 November 2017, the first of its kind in the Arab world. Located in Abu Dhabi, the opening celebrations will include a range of public programmes including symposiums, performances, concerts, dance, and visual arts by renowned contemporary and classical artists.

7 Sep 2017

Tips on how to have an ethical elephant experience

Encountering one of natures most majestic creatures, elephants, can be quite an experience. While there are many opportunities to get up close and personal with elephants when travelling to places like Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, it's important that these encounters happen with the elephants in a happy and humane environment.

17 Aug 2017