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Yay – best news of the week has to be the fact that Showtime Management announced that they will be bringing British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Morrison to SA for a series of concerts in Joburg and Cape Town. Jozi fans – the dates to diarise are Tuesday 22 January and Wednesday 23 January at 20h00 at Montecasino’s Teatro Theatre. James Morrison first arrived on our music scenes 12 years ago and back in 2006, who would have guessed that not only would James be an iconic name touring the globe – but also that he would be setting the precedent for many other singers who now cite him as their inspiration – such as Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, George Ezra and James Bay to name a few. Despite his self-deprecation and humble nature, he really was the first to take that format and not only make it work but…

We love pretty things, and often we have so many favourites to choose from that putting together our top picks can be a tough one. This month was no exception, but we did however manage to narrow it down to these must have items for ladies and gents! Emporio Armani – YOU Fragrances Italian brand, Emporio Armani is launching two new fragrances for him and her this September – a pair of fragrances equal in strength. Because it’s YOU for her, is happy, delicious, feminine and charming. Mixed with nodes of vanilla, musk and rose, Hers is seductive and bold and releases a complex and deep sensuality. Stronger with YOU for him is a confident, elegant scent and includes a mix of cardamom, pink peppercorn, violet leaves and a hint of sugar coated chestnut accord. Both fragrances will be available at all major retailers from September. The Bra Guru The…

Much excitement in the foodie world, and whatsapp notifications were buzzing wildly last week as Luxury Franschhoek guesthouse in Franschhoek, Le Petit Manoir shared the announcement that ex head chef of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Michelin-starred restaurant, JAN, in France will be opening up a new fine-dining restaurant in August. Kevin Grobler shares that Franschhoek has always been a special place for him and is part of the reason he made the move back to South Africa’s shores, brings a wide range of culinary skills and experience to the Le Petit Manoir’s kitchen after nearly three years at JAN, as well as stints at Terroir and Cavalli. He is planning on wowing with his culinary skills and the food focus will be on fine-dining experience with a European slant and a big emphasis on quality local produce. The eat all day menu features some cool breakfasts like miso Croque Madame…