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Yup, it’s that time of the year again – back to school and work, but do not despair! Not only could anything be better than 2018 was – but we have rounded up our very favourite back to the grind items from the cool team at Typo – to brighten up your lunch box, your desk and just about anything about your day in general… keep it shining this year… Cool Everyday backpack Perfect for teens, or those of us who just never grew up. Plus a backpack distributes the weight evenly, so no more sore toting shoulders. The Everyday backpack from Typo is not only super roomy for all your must have items, but comes in a variety of stylish colours – from chic black, to pale blue, pink with sparkles and even an edgy marble variation. What’s not to love? Available from Typo R 299. (receive a free…

The latest offering from Motherland Coffee is located in the heart of Benmore, in the bustling Benmore Centre, which itself has just seen a major revamp and is one of our go to malls for just about everything these days. Located in the light-filled centre atrium area, this is a super spot to come and grab a coffee to go, or to meet a friend for a light lunch. We also love that they fully embrace Fair Trade which pushes for greater equity in trade and looks after coffee producers and workers and pays a fair price relating to the quality of the coffee, and gives producers sustainable living and working conditions that benefit their community – everyone deserves a fair deal. Grab something to eat while you work, breakfasts include goodies like muesli and yoghurt and one of our staple nibbles, avocado on toast. Salads, wraps and panini’s offer…

Local is always lekker, as we know, and SA’s first ever gin bursary has just been awarded to the country’s first black-owned gin brand – Mayine Gin. Mayine is managed by a husband and wife team from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape – Luvuyo and Nodumo Jongile – who have had an inspiring and exciting series of events, and have just taken home a R 100 000 bursary to help grow their business, culminating in a trip to London’s Juniperlooza Festival next year on World Gin Day. “The SA Gin Business Bursary is the first of its kind, not just in South Africa, but in Africa, from what we know. And it will be the first of many, as we plan to support one up-and-coming artisan within the gin industry every year within this program,” explains the idea originator and donor, Jean Buckham, owner of SA’s Premier Craft Gin Club,…