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One of Joburg’s most anticipated events has to be The Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair which will be hosted on the beautiful Southern Sun in Hyde Park’s Rooftop Terrace Bar on 24th and 25th of November. Expect spectacular views and great music, makes for a stylish and sophisticated experience, spent sipping the finest bubbly and enjoying the coolest craft and international gins available in South Africa. Over 60 of South Africa’s premium MCC’s (all made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style), will be available to taste, and you’ll get to enjoy the likes of Graham Beck, Steenberg, Anthonij Rupert, Tanzanite and Boschendal to name but a few. Then taste and celebrate with the fastest growing spirit in the world, gin! There will be up to 50 craft and international gins to taste, with local producers present to share their knowledge and unique insights into what makes their particular…

Summer has never looked so fine – and we see cocktails on our horizon, that’s for sure! Thanks to the team at one of SA’s premium drinks companies – Truman & Orange we can now happily sip on our fave gin cocktails with the latest craze – Malfy Gin Rosa! As the name suggests, the gin is stunning pink in colour and, typical of the exceptional, Italian quality we’ve come to expect from Malfy, no detail has been spared. The bottle is beautifully frosted and boasts traditional Italian glass painting techniques, with the liquid bearing testament to the centuries of experience and heritage behind the Vergnano family and the traditional pot stills used to produce it. Malfy Gin Rosa is an expert composition of classic Southern Italian citrus, Pompelmo Rosa (pink grapefruit) with Rabarbaro (rhubarb), which is grown widely and used in many classic Italian drinks such as Aperol. Add…

We are really looking forward to attending one of Joburg’s favourite ‘super secret’ events – Diner En Blanc, which will see foodies, fun lovers, media personalities and others donning their beautiful white outfits, packing their picnic baskets all while enjoying it at a secret destination. This is set to be the signature event for Spring- Le Diner En Blanc will take place on Saturday 29th September and the exceptional gastronomic experience is to be accompanied by a host of outstanding sponsors. Michelin trained Chef Wandile Mabaso is highly regarded as one of the most innovative chefs in South Africa and will no doubt take this fine dining event to new heights. Says Wandile “Diner En Blanc gives a wide scale access to French food cooked at the highest level, rather than the elite few that can afford it.” The wine partner is award winning Stellenbosch producer, The Idiom Collection, a…

It was such a hit last year, and we are really looking forward to the second edition of the much talked about Pinotage and Biltong Festival, which will be showcasing 18 of the countries top Pinotage producers at this event, taking place on the 13th and 14th of October! The wineries are: Bellevue Wine Estate, Beyerskloof, De Krans, Ernst Gouws & Co, Flagstone Wines, Grande Provence, Hill & Dale, Jakkalsvlei, Koelenhof, Mellasat Vineyards, Mount Vernon, Neethlingshof, Perdeberg Cellar, Simonsvlei Winery, Taillard Wines, Van Loveren Family Vineyards Whalehaven and Wellington Wines. The Festival will once again be hosted at Leriba Hotel in Centurion and will the same procedure as last year, namely seeing one wine from each winery being paired with a biltong flavour, but most of these producers also have other Pinotage’s which will be for tasting and for sale directly from their stands. The festival concept offers visitors a…

Calling all fitness fanatics – you will want to make sure you pay FIBO Global Fitness Africa, the world’s biggest trade show for fitness, wellness and health a visit from 26 to 28 October this year. The expo, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, is three action-packed days of all things fitness with a one day fitness industry summit and two days of world-class events, stimulating fitness demos, and tips on leading a healthy and active lifestyle! Stock up on the latest fitness equipment, apparel, sports nutrition and supplements from exhibitors offering great show-only specials. Bringing together the latest fitness and health trends, products, events and experiences including live workouts, fitness classes, seminars and cooking demonstrations, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and motivated. Megan Oberholzer – Portfolio general manager Reed Exhibitions says “FIBO Africa is excited to launch this global fitness craze on the African continent and look forward to inspire…

One of the most anticipated events of the year has to be The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup which will be taking place on Sunday 26th August this year. The Inanda Club, one of the premier Polo venues in the world, and Cell C, the tournament headline sponsor, will be hosting players from countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup has grown significantly, and the influential polo set will be out in full force to witness the exceptional horsemanship and high-octane demonstrations of talent and horse power in the dual for the coveted trophy, a day boasting fast-paced chukkas, complemented by an infusion of chic fashion, delectable food, the finest champagne and the temperate Gauteng winter. A day spent watching the ponies and sipping on bubbly in style is certainly enjoyable, and of course the perfect excuse to dress…

If you, or someone you know is a model aspiring to the big time, and possibly landing a highly prestigious endorsement agreement – then the largest televised fashion event in history – the Star Fashion Look of The Year 2018 (#LOTY2018) may be for you! The international modelling competition has recently been announced to much acclaim and excitement and will be hosted in the historical and enchanting city of Xi’an in China in October this year. The competition will see 46 contestants from around the globe competing for the coveted title of the Star Fashion Look of the Year 2018 and the winner will also receive a one-year endorsement agreement along with a cash prize. Contestants will be competing in Xi’an in China, which is one of the oldest cities in the world and is steeped in not only history and culture, but also surrounded by beautiful rivers, hot springs…

It’s that time of year again, and the highly anticipated RMB Turbine Art Fair 2018 is back with over 380 artists and is also celebrating it’s 6th year, since it’s inception. The fair, which has become a calendar highlight for art collectors and artists alike, brings together galleries and artists from around the country to present and sell works in the iconic Turbine Hall in Newtown. This year the fair will take place from 12 – 15 July 2018, and once again offers visitors an opportunity to view and buy quality artwork from emerging and established talent in a fun and accessible way, with all pieces for sale priced below R50 000.00. There will also be a series of special projects for visitors to view during this 2018 Fair, which include things such as ‘The RMB Private Bank Talks Programme’. Throughout the weekend of the Fair, this daily programme includes…