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Choosing the right probiotic – the science behind the strains
ProbiFloraTM, a multistrain probiotic range,1 knows that choosing a probiotic can feel confusing. With different strains, CFU counts and support claims on every pack, what
Choosing the right probiotic – the science behind the strains
ProbiFloraTM, a multistrain probiotic range,1 knows that choosing a probiotic can feel confusing. With different strains, CFU counts and support claims on every pack, what
Discover Mozambique with a Stay at Sentidos Beach Retreat
A holiday in Mozambique can mean warm Indian Ocean waters, long stretches of coastline, colourful local culture and days that move at a gentler pace.
Sentidos Beach Retreat: Find Your Own Rhythm on the Mozambique Coast
Between the Indian Ocean and a mangrove-fringed lagoon, Sentidos Beach Retreat offers a different perspective on a beach holiday. Located at Praia da Barra in
SWISS’s new Airbus A350-900 touches down in South Africa, bringing the SWISS Senses experience to the Zurich – Johannesburg route
Switzerland’s leading airline brings its all-new long-haul experience, with private First Class suites and a fully redesigned cabin in every class, to Johannesburg. Swiss International
From mountain to table: Mount Grace Hotel & Spa puts the Magaliesberg on the plate
A returning chef, a young kitchen team and a property-wide refurbishment have given Mount Grace Hotel & Spa a new look and a menu built
Radisson Hotel Group introduces Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel in Hoedspruit
Radisson Safari Hoedspruit, a Verified Net Zero Hotel combines renewable electricity, electrified operations and lower-carbon guest experiences, supporting the Group’s ambition to reach 100 Verified
MORE THAN A MEAL: WHAT MAKES A GOOD RESTAURANT GREAT?
It’s no secret that South Africa’s restaurant scene is booming right now, but trace your favourite dishes back to the kitchen, and you’ll notice something
Qatar Airways partners with African culinary talent Chef Dieuveil Malonga
Award-winning chef becomes the first African chef to join Qatar Airways’ international culinary collaboration programme – “Flavours to Fly For” Chef Dieuveil Malonga, one of
One family, two very different sides to KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal has so many stories to share. They may not be as polished as the Cape’s, as rich as Pretoria’s or as wild as Kruger’s,
Tastes of Our Valleys at The Cellars-Hohenort: 14 November 2026
Taste wines from Constantia, Hemel-en-Aarde and Plettenberg Bay at The Cellars-Hohenort on 14 November 2026. Tickets cost R495 per person, with two sessions available.
The festive season on a budget: How to make travel work for your pocket
By Lisa Sebogodi, Director, Batsumi Travel There is something about the festive season that makes us want to get away. Whether it is a family
Johannesburg’s hottest new beauty spot is serving nails, coffee, pastries and blooms
Johannesburg’s beauty and lifestyle scene just got a major upgrade. Having opened its doors just shy of a month ago at 55 7th Avenue in
Book the year-end now, thank yourself in December
Somewhere between the last budget meeting and the first festive playlist, someone in the office gets handed the year-end function. If that someone is you,
Travel experiences that don’t need a bar tab
For a growing number of travellers, the holiday high is no longer built around sundowners and wine pairings. It is about better sleep, clear mornings,
Makumu Private Game Lodge: A Klaserie Safari Stay
Explore an intimate six-suite lodge in Limpopo’s Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, with bushveld views, game-viewing experiences and space for a maximum of twelve guests.
A Story in Every Sip: High Tea Comes to Tintswalo Summer House
Tintswalo Summer House has introduced the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea, served in the beautifully restored historic hotel overlooking False Bay’s Glencairn Bay. Available on
Air France brings together leading names in French gastronomy to create its new long-haul menus
Air France is elevating the art of dining at 35,000 feet, bringing together some of France’s most celebrated culinary talents to refresh its long-haul menus, including
Home for the Holidays: Emirates to scale up flights to Durban for festive season
Additional 14 flights across December and January will help passengers connect with friends and family or take an end-of-year trip Emirates, the world’s largest international
A Safari Stay with a View at Makumu Private Game Lodge
In the vast Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in Limpopo, the African bush is more than a backdrop at Makumu Private Game Lodge. Perched on a
THE REEF HOTEL: A NEW ERA FOR AN ICONIC JOHANNESBURG LANDMARK
Johannesburg has always been a city of reinvention. A city built on ambition, shaped by culture and brought to life by the extraordinary spirit of its people. Now,
Town of the Year 2026 is a favourite Gauteng breakaway
Popular tourist and retirement destination Hartbeespoort in the North West Province has won Kwêla’s Dorp van die Jaar (Town of the Year) 2026 competition –
The new dining question: where did your food come from?
By Sean Granger, General Manager at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Ask a diner today where their food came from and, increasingly, they may
Take Your Time in Velddrif: A Spring Escape of Local Flavours and Simple Pleasures
A leisurely breakfast, a browse through a local market and something delicious to take home. A quiet moment watching birds beside the Berg River, followed
10 Ways to Experience South Africa Differently
The long summer days are here, and South Africans and visitors are planning how to spend them. This festive season, there is more to do
Barefoot Coastal Luxury at Vilanculos Beach Lodge
The appeal of a beach holiday in Vilankulo lies in its ability to feel effortless and special. Set directly on the beach, with golden sands
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