Events

For its 25th run, the SA Style Awards is evolving with the times. “The world is our canvas and we can colour it in a thousand different ways.” Partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to elevate the platform that has always honoured individuals across various industries, the awards have pivoted in its format and celebration style while still celebrating those who have become powerful vehicles for change around the world.    SA Style Awards owner Jill Grogor and singer Tamara Dey On Sunday, November 21, the SA Style Awards were celebrated with an intimate judges dinner, hosted by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in the heart of Hyde Park. Commencing with artful aperitivo in the Zebra Square Gallery, guests were elevated to the Southern Sun, Hyde Park Hotel pool deck, where they experienced a stylish, socially distanced candlelit dinner, painted with the vibrant palette of past winners, judges, friends of the brand and esteemed…

Now in its 13th year, the Feather Awards took place at the iconic Market Theatre in Johannesburg.  As usual, the awards were filled with colour, bug personalities and fun.  Setting off the star-studded evening in true glitz and glam, the entrance to the Market Theatre was transformed into a pink floral wonderland. Pink Carpet hosts Rorisang Thandekiso, Zanele Potelwa and Ayanda Makuzeni welcomed guests as they entered the precinct. Lethabo Joy, Ayanda Ncwane and Phupho Gumede Kardashian impressed on the pink carpet with the glamorous gowns while award hosts Lumko Johnson, Penny Lebyane, Ditshego Ditshego and Zizo Tshwete kept the audience entertained for the 3-hour long ceremony.  Live performances from Tamara Dey, Amstel, Lady Du and Holly Rey alongside the Mzansi Gay Choir lit the venue on fire.  “The main reason for hosting these awards during this trying period in our community, is as always to continue celebrating life. More…

Jameson Irish Whiskey has launched an exclusive Distillery on Tour Experience in the heart of Sandton from the 12th November until 12th December 2021. The unique Jameson Irish Whiskey Experience will welcome all South African whiskey enthusiasts and novices for a taste of its spiritual home based in Dublin.  The Jameson Distillery on Tour Experience will host a series of tailored, interactive experiences that will highlight the proud Irish Whiskey heritage that stretches over 241 years in history. The month-long festival will be filled with great music, premium food and drinks and most importantly, togetherness.  Hosted by Brand Ambassadors that embody the Jameson values and personality, guests will enjoy best in class experiences that includes a sneak peek at the uncompromising production of the Triple Distilled, Twice as Smooth Irish Whiskey as well as live music, the Jameson pop-up merchandise store, and so much more. The tour will allow guests…

Coca-Cola in South Africa unveiled the ‘Real Magic’ brand philosophy and platform that invites everyone to celebrate the real magic of humanity.  The platform refreshes the Coca-Cola brand promise – to unite and uplift people every day – with renewed relevance for the world we live in today. The platform is built from lessons of the last 18 months: that we can find magic all around us when we come together in unexpected moments that elevate the everyday into the extraordinary. It also acknowledges the many contradictions experienced as new generations find harmony and human connection in a virtual and divided world. ‘Real Magic’ is being launched alongside a refreshed visual identity for the Coca-Cola brand and a new perspective on the Coca-Cola logo that will feature across Coca-Cola marketing. Inspired by its representation on Coca-Cola’s iconic packaging, the “Hug” logo lifts the curved Coca-Cola trademark on bottle and can…

What better way to round out what’s been a tough year than with a celebration of bubbly? That’s what’s in store for lovers of South African Cap Classiques with the announcement of The Bubbly Celebration festival which will take place at the Plaisir Wine Estate on the weekend of December 4 & 5. Says organiser Darielle Robertson: “After all we have been through, I think we need to treat ourselves, our friends and our family to a little bubbly love, and what better way to do that than with a festival at which visitors can taste fabulous bubbly from a variety of producers, as well as listen to live music and enjoy great food in the company of good friends. “It’s also a salute to Cap Classique, which this year marks its 50th anniversary since the first bottle was produced way back in 1971.” Here are 10 more interesting facts…