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Getting To Know Maps Maponyane

January 17, 2019 No Comments

Growing up with a famous soccer legend as a father didn’t affect Maps one bit. In fact, the young Maps didn’t even realise what his dad even did until he was about seven or so and was watching soccer on TV. He just thought his dad was really popular and had a lot of friends, and that was why people asked to have photos with him all the time. His parents made sure that both Maps and his brother grew up as normally as possible and didn’t get carried away by the fame and playing club soccer and hanging with friends near their home in Protea North in Soweto are some of his best childhood memories. Extremely close with both his parents and his only sibling, Maps lists his brother as one of his biggest role models. His brother carved his own way and for a number of years was…

In Beauty

Skinceuticals Skincare Range Boosts Anti-Ageing

January 16, 2019 No Comments

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and if that is the case, then we like to make sure that the beholder has the best to look at! Founded in 1994 in the USA by Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, Skinceuticals have since continued to pave the way with breakthroughs that have changed the face of skin science. Their products are formulated to not only correct the signs of aging, but also to protect healthy skin, and prevent future damage. Their mission is simple – to improve skin health, and this they do by providing advanced skincare backed by science, science that is born from decades of skin cancer research that led to pivotal breakthroughs in antioxidants, and their high potency formulas are concentrated in pure actives and proven to penetrate optimally into skin. They have a vast range of products available, ranging from masques, toners, retinol…

In Travel

It’s nothing but peachy at The Peech Boutique Hotel

January 15, 2019 No Comments

Johannesburg truly has exquisite hotels and beautiful places to stay, and as you know we love exploring in and around our city, and The Peech Boutique Hotel is certainly a gem that we are glad that we discovered. Located in the prestigious suburb of Melrose and close by to Sandton and Rosebank, it is ideally positioned in a suburb with boutiques, cafés and an adjacent park as well as a shopping centre easily and safely accessible. The Peech originally used to be a private family home which was built in the 1950’s and was discovered by James Peech who subsequently bought the property with the plans to turn it in to a beautiful and upmarket boutique hotel. The Peech’s still own and run the hotel to this day, as well as living on the property themselves which lends to the air of a home away from home, if you will.…

In Lifestyle

Our fave must have back to school (or work) goodies…

January 14, 2019 No Comments

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…

In Events

ULTRA SA set to be the dance event of the year… again!

January 11, 2019 No Comments

If you love a good night out – dancing up a storm and listening to some of the hottest international and local EDM DJ’s in the world – then ULTRA 2019 is the place for you. EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music (as made popular by the likes of Skrillex and Deadmau5) and if you love a good beat, partying like you are twenty years old and enjoying the beats of some of the world top DJ’s then you do not want to miss out on the 2019 event. ULTRA has been lifting spirits (and the beat) for an incredible twenty years already internationally and was first hosted in Miami, USA in 1999! Although the main event is hosted in America – countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil have seen their own events being birthed – and so has South Africa, now entering it’s sixth year in…

In Food & Drink

Cocktail of the Month – Refreshing Ginger Cocktail

January 9, 2019 No Comments

New Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer, the intrepid mixer with a sense of adventure, is taking the enjoyment of fine spirits to the next level. The first South African ginger beer made specifically as a mixer, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is a perfect fit for fine rum and whisky. This premium ginger beer brings out the sweet undertones in the spirit while allowing the pleasant spiciness of the ginger beer to shine through. Priding itself as the understudy to greatness, Fitch & Leedes understands the time and effort put into perfecting premium spirits. Lower in sugar in comparison to most other ginger beers, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation of what was intended by the master distiller. Made for the utmost purity in terms of quality and taste, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer amplifies the hard work…

In Travel

Travel to Tantalizing Tanzania…

January 8, 2019 No Comments

The land of beautiful beaches, warm weather, sprawling Serengeti plains, the highest mountain in Africa, and of course… Freddie Mercury – Tanzania is a land filled with delights and discoveries second to none. Our home away from home for the four nights of our stay was the picturesque four-star Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel, which is located very centrally in the suburb of Kivukoni, a beautiful old neighbourhood with architecture harking back to its Arabic heritage, which adds to the air of history and adventure that exudes from this city. The hotel is modern and beautifully decorated in dark, polished woods and leather, with an exotic Moroccan theme running through it – artfully blended with an intrinsically African feel as well, from the arches and carved wood work partitioning’s to the fresh green plants and gleaming tiles (it’s too hot for carpets in this part of the world.) The…

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Chicago musical heading to Monte in April…

January 2, 2019 No Comments

We are so excited we do not know what to do with ourselves – smash hit musical Chicago is coming to Montecasino in March this year. He had it comin’… and we have it coming to Jozi as this award winning South African touring cast and crew bring all your fave hits home. Yup, All that Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Mister Cellophane and a night club singer and a murderess, as well as as a lawyer with the gift of the gab hit the stage at The Teatro from 26th April to 26th May 2019. The show features Samantha Peo and Ilse Klink, as well as Craig Urbani take the lead roles and are supported by a stellar cast including KJ Haupt with Carmen Pretorius and Grant Towers joining the company in principal roles. Ensemble members from Chicago’s 2005 and 2008 seasons, husband and wife Ferdi and Diani Gernandt…

In Travel

Southern Sun Montecasino Hotel a staycation of note…

January 1, 2019 No Comments

We recently spent a night at the beautiful four star Southern Sun Montecasino hotel, and were blown away by the beauty of this Tsogo Sun Property. Echoing the Italian theme that Montecasino is well known for, the hotel is inspired in it’s design by the 15th century Palazzo Corsini villa in Italy’s picturesque mountain region of Gianicolo, and you would be forgiven for thinking you had slipped back in time to an old-world Venetian era. Of course the hotels services and amenities are anything but old world and bullet speed Wi-Fi is always a huge plus in our world, and they delivered it. From a speedy check in, to pre-dinner drinks on the pool deck to efficient and attentive service in the onsite Punchinello’s restaurant our stay was a pleasure from start to finish. Punchinello’s offer a buffet breakfast and lunch (which are healthy and plentiful too) as well as…

In Lifestyle

Sandton’s latest hotspot has to be Alice & Fifth…

December 31, 2018 No Comments

The buzz on the lips of Sandton’s socialites has to be all about the latest nightlife hot spot, where everyone who is anyone, is making appearances – the avant-garde, underground venue and best address for luxury dining in Sandton. Alice & Fifth is located, obviously, on the corner of Alice Lane and Fifth Street, and is located in the Sandton Sun, and is a deep and retro styled venue – sporting velvet upholstery, marble flooring and a lot of dark wood combined with brass fittings and heavy curtains – think an old school gentleman’s club and you have it in one. It embraces its upmarket and high end luxury status as is befitting a venue of this nature located on the golden mile in Sandton, and is frequented by celebrities, business men, politicians and international guests. Designed by Tristan Plessis and his StudioA team – Tristan took the brief from…