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Thornybush Celebrates Sarah Barratt’s Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Victory

Grace Mumo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to announce that Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the southern African safari industry. With 15 years of guiding experience and a background in anthropology, Sarah has built a reputation for creating meaningful moments in the [...]

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5 Reasons the Mimosa was made for the African Bush

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The classic G&T will always own the sundowner as a sacred ritual of the African bush. But there’s a quieter, equally magical moment, when wildlife drift down to the watering hole just in time for brunch. Enter the Mimosa. Bonang Matheba, founder of The House of BNG, shares her ready-to-drink reasons why you should raise [...]

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The Marine Reopens Its Doors, Revealing A Refined New Chapter Of Coastal Elegance

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Marine in Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most iconic seaside hotels, has reopened following the refurbishment of its ground-floor public areas, ushering in a renewed era of understated luxury while honouring the rich heritage that has defined the property for more than 120 years. The extensive refresh encompasses the hotel’s reception area, cocktail bar, Pavilion [...]

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Tonino Lamborghini Enters Africa Through Pioneering Partnership With Zimbali Lakes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The partnership between Zimbali Lakes and Tonino Lamborghini marks the iconic Italian luxury lifestyle brand’s debut in Africa through the introduction of Tonino Lamborghini Suites and Residences Zimbali Lakes. Integrated within the broader Zimbali Lakes master development, this innovative project further elevates the North Coast’s position as a premier destination for investment, tourism and luxury [...]

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Introducing The Huntsman Bangle: An Extraordinary New Patrick Mavros Design

Grace Mumo — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Inspired by an unexpected encounter in Zimbabwe, Patrick Mavros‘ newest sterling silver creation transforms a remarkable story into a future heirloom, one rich in character, craftsmanship and meaning… What does it take to inspire an entirely new creation from one of Africa’s most celebrated luxury houses? Sometimes, just one unforgettable character… In this case, Huntsman [...]

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From the Overberg to Tunisia, Rentia Retief’s new solo exhibition at Sisonke Gallery charts a journey of belonging

Grace Mumo — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Sisonke Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel is pleased to present ‘North Bound’, from the Overberg to Tunisia, Rentia Retief’s new solo exhibition at Sisonke Gallery charts a journey of belonging on show from 3 June to 31 July 2026, the exhibition marks another significant chapter in Retief’s evolving exploration of place, memory and the [...]

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Four Tintswalo Properties Honoured in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Grace Mumo — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo has once again earned international recognition, with four of its properties honoured in Tripadvisor’s prestigious 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Leading the accolades is Tintswalo Atlantic, the award-winning boutique hotel perched on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in Cape Town, which achieved Tripadvisor’s coveted ‘Best of the Best’ distinction. This accolade places the property among the [...]

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A Curated Survey of South African Art | June Spotlight Sale

Grace Mumo — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Three important modernist portraits by Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Maggie Laubser headline Strauss & Co’s live-virtual June Spotlight Sale of modern and contemporary art on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, a curated survey of South African art | june spotlight sale comprising 82 lots, the sale forms part of Strauss & Co’s expanding programme of specialist live auctions and [...]

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The Wines That Built South Africa – The Auction That Tells The Story

Grace Mumo — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

South Africa inherited Muscat, fortified wine traditions, Chenin Blanc and distillation from Europe. It invented Pinotage. It transformed Chenin Blanc from a workhorse grape into a fine-wine benchmark. It resurrected Vin de Constance from extinction. And in places like Calitzdorp, it turned Portuguese varieties and Port traditions into something unmistakably South African. Strauss & Co’s [...]

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LAND + SEA: The colour world that connects us to the ground beneath our feet and the waters that shape it

Grace Mumo — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Trends for 2026 see colour becoming a conduit for emotion, experience and place. Within this context, Land + Sea emerges as one of four distinct worlds within the Plascon Colour Forecast 2026, all linked by the umbrella theme of HAND, made. The Land + Sea palette grounds the forecast in the power of the natural [...]

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Luxury Interior Auction: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Glass

Grace Mumo — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Strauss & Co is pleased to announce that its June Luxury Interiors Auction: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Glass timed-online sale is now open. Closing on 22 June 2026, June Interiors: Silver and Furniture brings together an eclectic selection of furniture, silver, ceramics and glass spanning three centuries of craftsmanship and design. Running annually, the luxury interior [...]

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Moments Made To Be Shared: Moët & Chandon And Pharrell Williams Introduce A New Chapter Of Celebration

Grace Mumo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Moët & Chandon is setting the tone for seasonal celebrations, unveiling Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial by Pharrell Williams – an ode to shared moments, spontaneity and the Maison’s timeless commitment to the art of living. After the grand reveal in Paris, the collaboration travels south to Saint-Tropez, the iconic setting that first inspired the [...]

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The Art of Sea and Spirit: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Presents an Evening of Ocean-Led DINING AT Amura in Collaboration with Anthm Cocktail Bar

Grace Mumo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

On the 26th of June, contemporary dining and sensory cocktail craftsmanship converge in a collaboration between AMURA by Ángel León and ANTHM Cocktail Bar, at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. Celebrated for bringing Michelin-starred chef Ángel León’s marine-led philosophy to South Africa, AMURA has established itself as one of Cape Town’s most compelling [...]

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Thornybush Unveils an Enhanced and Refined Saseka Tented Camp

Grace Mumo — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to unveil the newly enhanced Saseka Tented Camp, where familiar spaces have been thoughtfully recreated to offer a more refined and immersive guest experience. In collaboration with Artichoke Interior Design and Black Sable Architects, the lodges public areas have been refreshed while remaining true to Saseka’s original identity and its magical setting within [...]

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South Africans Seek Flexible, Experience-led Holidays that Combine Adventure, Relaxation, and Discovery

Grace Mumo — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

For many South Africans, the idea of a sailing holiday may seem out of reach and reserved only for experienced sailors or luxury travellers. That perception is changing, though, as more South Africans seek flexible, experience-led holidays that combine adventure, relaxation, and discovery. This is Why sailing holidays are gaining popularity. Sunsail, the global charter [...]

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