On image, from left: Temba Bavuma and Ama Qamata. JOHANNESBURG, OCTOBER 2026 – A new era isn't always about reinvention. Sometimes, it’s about stepping forward with a deeper sense of who you’ve been all along. That idea sits at the heart of Q: A New Era, Audi South Africa’s marketing campaign ushering in the renewal of its Q model range and a fresh chapter for the brand in South Africa. As the latest generation of Q models arrives, the story extends beyond what’s new. The Q m

On image: Road Lodge Southgate - Pool, deck and lawn. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG - December is coming. Diaries are chaotic, everyone is tired, and many of us are mentally on leave long before we actually go. And when you’re already mentally on leave, even a night or two away can make summer feel a whole lot better. From 15 October 2026, City Lodge Hotels is making that easier with its summer specials. A nicer break doesn’t have to be a big, expensive one; one or two nights away

On image: New single artwork. Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – Bambo Talent Agency is pleased to announce the addition of emerging house music artist Khanya Myataza to its growing family of talent, marking an exciting new chapter in the young singer's musical journey. Born and raised in Gqeberha, Khanya is an upcoming artist whose smooth vocals and heartfelt sound are beginning to shape her identity in the music industry. With a passion for house music and a desire to connect with pe

On image: Loudeaux Minnie, founder of LX Events Management. For us, it is always a pleasure to tell the stories of the silent hard workers who always focus on serving others well, while they are there, behind the scenes. What we know is that most people, most spaces and most events experience excellence and keep moving without looking at how we reached that excellence, what went right and who brought all the right pieces together to begin with. In this cover feature, we are

On image, from left: Shaq Sutton and Mark Akakpo, founders of KAEVO. As the famous quote says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” And in this story, we hear about KAEVO and how the duo behind it sees the brand in 10 years’ time. But first, let’s start by getting to know them and understanding their current journey.

BPM artwork. No matter where a business is in Mzansi, we will always make sure we connect it to everyone else who may not know about it. Not because we are the best connectors, but because we can see a business that deserves recognition and deserves to be celebrated from afar. For us, there will never be a time when we wait for a business to become the biggest thing ever before we celebrate it. We meet businesses where they are because we believe someone has to give startup

On image: Mawethu Plaatjies, founder of Township Chess Academy. Checkmate! It’s like I can hear learners using the word in excitement as they pull the best move. And I believe every great move excites every founder who begins an initiative that grows to reveal greatness, whether that happens at the beginning or years later when the results finally show that it had to be done. With that said, I would believe the founder of Township Chess Academy is now living some of his own

On image: Ocean Sailing Charters. There are meetings that belong in a boardroom, and then there are occasions that deserve a setting people will still be talking about long after the work is done. In Knysna, Ocean Sailing Charters is giving companies and private groups the opportunity to take their gatherings onto the water, combining business, good food, conversation and one of the Garden Route’s most recognizable coastal settings. Operating from Sirocco Jetty on Thesen Isla

On image, from left: Tolokazi founder and Master Brewer Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela and brewer Khensani Mothomogolo. There is something special about watching a proudly South African brand grow, evolve and remain intentional about where it comes from. For Tolokazi Beer and Cider, that journey reached another milestone recently as the brand gathered guests at The Fort on Corlett in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, for the launch of its newly formulated Rooibos Berry Cider, including alcoh

On image: Rachel Kolisi during the Falling Forward tour. Wrapping up this year’s Falling Forward Roadshow in Gqeberha, Rachel Kolisi spared us a moment to chat about the journey, what she had learnt along the way and what she hoped people would take from the conversations held in each city. Of course, we were not going to let that opportunity pass. With Gqeberha being the final stop, we were particularly interested in what the roadshow had taught Rachel herself. After all, wh

On image: 25 Degrees East restaurant, at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha. There is no better time than this time of the year to introduce a new food and aesthetically pleasing dining experience anywhere in the world. This time, it is right here in Gqeberha, inside Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha, where its newly revamped restaurant, 25 Degrees East, has opened its doors and we honoured the invitation to experience it. Though the weather wasn’t quite on our side, it didn’t stop us or the

On image: Nature Nerd. There is something powerful about seeing locally created stories make their way onto national television, particularly when those stories are designed to educate, entertain and speak to South African children in ways that feel familiar. This October, Gqeberha-based Media Seven is bringing three new animated productions to South African screens - Nature Nerd, The Pencil Tin and Gordon. While each series enters a completely different world, from wildlife

On image: The team behind the stunning 4th Avenue Café. In my journey as a writer and entrepreneur I have learned and experienced how safe, motivating and inspiring it is to sit down in a coffee shop and work on your personal or business work. And most people would agree with me that coffee shops should never die, as these are spaces where not only entrepreneurs, but people from all walks of life, find rest and a moment to refresh by taking a pause over a cup of coffee, wheth

On image: The woman behind Anani Wellness, Zonke Jordan. Wellness will always be an important part of our daily living, and I think we should always appreciate everyone creating solutions around wellness. I mean, we run around every day, chasing everything to better our current situation, but the important thing is to always keep our wellness as the foundation so we can continue showing up strong, ready and healthy in our everyday hustle. Whether that wellness is about our in

On image: The team behind Pondo Gold. Ephondweni, which is home to us, is where we are for the following chat about Pondo Gold, as we are always on the road to find stories that need to be told, so that people can not only know about them and who is behind those stories and brands but also remember that there are brands that deserve their support out there. We get hold of Bongani Dube, who heads up Marketing and Sales at Pondo Gold, and he takes us through their journey of

On image: Gretchen Burton, Shift Manager at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino. For 26 years, Gretchen Burton has built her career in an environment where observation, vigilance and attention to detail are essential. Today, as a Surveillance Shift Manager at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, she is one of the women helping ensure that operations remain compliant, secure and aligned with the regulations governing the gaming industry. Surveillance is often misunderstood, with many people ima

On image: Earth Age Display entrance. De Hoop Collection is proud to announce that it has officially opened its newest educational attraction, the De Hoop Earth Age Display. Launched at a function at De Hoop Collection on Saturday 22 August 2026, The Wall, developed in partnership with the Overberg Geoscientists Group, offers visitors an accessible, engaging look into the region's geological history. Two ‘Origins’ Origins of the Earth and Origins of Early Modern Man - are

On image: Sisanda Wendy Mtati. With 18 years in the Surveillance Department, Sisanda Wendy Mtati has built a career around observation, analysis, accountability and attention to detail. As a Compliance Auditor at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, her role goes far beyond simply monitoring operations, it requires her to identify patterns, investigate anomalies and ensure that company practices and staff behaviour remain aligned with legal requirements and organisational standards. W

On image: The 1811 historic Homestead of Wildekrans country House includes a Sculpture Garden - Llewellyn Davies' Flamingoes. Driven by a shift in what today’s travellers value, there has been a move from chain hotels or hotels with a garden to accommodations that lie at the intersection of landscape, cultivation and daily life. These are the places where working land is not separated from hospitality but rather folded into it; where food, place, daily harvesting, planting

On image: DJ Sbu discusses the property business during the launch of his book, Brick By Brick. Rosebank, Johannesburg - Last night, we made our way to Rosebank's Exclusive Books, where ambition, curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit filled the room as renowned businessman, author and media personality Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, engaged readers and aspiring entrepreneurs in an insightful conversation centred around his latest book, Brick By Brick. The engagement fo