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Proudly South African with vibrance at the new African Lane in Rosebank
‘Going local’ is so much more than trendy and woke – especially at the renowned Rosebank Art & Craft Market where a brand new African Lane campaign has been launched to highlight the best and brightest local arts and crafts in town, at ‘I think I’ll get two at that price’ pricing, with memorable encounters with the talented vendors whose passion for their work and for people adds charm to the whole shopping experience. African Lane brings the Rosebank Art & Craft Market into the Rosebank Mall from Fridays to Sundays, which was launched on Friday 12 March and is running for eight weeks, located on level 2 in the CNA, Lacoste, and Le Creuset walkways. The market will feature 57 of the 114 traders per week on…
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A summer flavour for all seasons with Absolut
Absolut, a Pernod Ricard brand, brings you an exciting new flavour variant: Watermelon. A perfectly balanced combination of crystal clear vodka and fresh, natural watermelon sweetness, Absolut Watermelon has summer written all over it, but it’s always in season. Absolut Watermelon is 100% natural flavour and 0% added sugar. In line with Absolut’s long history of flavouring vodka using only natural ingredients, Absolut Watermelon is a premium vodka with no added artificial sugars or colourants. Absolut Watermelon has a rich and smooth taste profile with the distinct character of watermelon juice, complemented with underlying hints of spiciness. Absolut has been flavouring the vodka category since 1986 and we are delighted to be launching Absolut…
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Survey: South Africans happiest when spending time with loved ones and sipping tea…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our lives. It has fundamentally changed the way we live, dress, work and interact with each other. It has also forced us to hit the reset button and question what makes us truly happy. To get a better picture of how the pandemic has shifted the South African psyche, the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) recently conducted a survey among close to 700 people of various ages and backgrounds across the country. According to the poll, the top five pursuits that bring South Africans the most joy in 2021 are: visiting with close friends and family (65%), sipping a soothing cup of tea (56%), being in nature (53%), lending a helping hand to someone in need (39%), a good…
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If You Keep Digging tackles real life issues
“Imagine the only person you’ve known your whole life hating you for something you have no control over,” (from Growing Caterpillars, which explores the intricate relationship between sexuality, race and traditional values) – that’s just one of the profound phrases contained in Keletso Mopai’s collection of short stories titled If You Keep Digging. In it, Keletso tackles real-life issues and tragedies through interlinked tales by exploring themes such as mental illness, racism, abuse, poverty, sexuality and identity, to name a few. In her opening, she struck me as someone inspired by Tsitsi Dangarembga. In ‘Madness’ the character’s feeling of relief towards her brother’s death reminds me of Tambudzai’s apathy towards…
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The Sitota Collection x Pearl Thusi have launched the Black Rose Diffuser
On the heels of the success of the Black Rose products, The Sitota Collection x Pearl Thusi have launched the Black Rose Diffuser. It is a beautiful composition of rose, berries, currants, mild spices, and greens that effortlessly scent your surroundings. The additional partnership between the two groundbreaking women (Gayle also manages Thusi) was forged last year when they released the Black Rose Candle and Soap Gift Set. The products were so well received that the duo decided to add this luxury diffuser to their bespoke items. The luxurious home fragrance company, The Sitota Collection founded by Gayle has been creating luxury products since 2017. Recently launching in South Africa the products can also now be found at Preview.
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In Dependence: A gentle escapism and more
A lyrical and moving story of unfulfilled love fraught with the weight of history, race and geography. This is how Sarah Ladip Manyika’s In Dependence presents itself. It is intertwined with questions of belonging, ageing, faith, and family secrets. This love story spans 40 years, three continents and two cultures. Layered in 36 chapters, it follows the lives of Tayo Ajayi and Vanessa Richardson who struggle to find themselves and each other. Ajayi sails to England from Nigeria to take up a scholarship at Oxford University. There he discovers a whole generation high on visions of a new and better world. He meets Richardson, the beautiful daughter of a former…
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Mayibuye: 25 Years of Democracy in South Africa
“I started thinking about my work when I started thinking more seriously about the 25th anniversary of our democracy in 2019,” said Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu speaking about his new book, Mayibuye, 25 Years of Democracy In South Africa. The book styles itself as a collection of poetry that is a useful addition to the body of literature that is helping our nation critically reflect on its past, whilst pondering the future. According to him, some of the poetry in the book was written around 2012 when the Marikana massacre took place. Compiled of 44 poems, Mayibuye explores different reflections of what South Africans were feeling in 1994. The first section…
