Where to Buy Ethical Father’s Day Presents
Father’s Day in South Africa is on Sunday, 19 June. If you’re looking to celebrate your dad, father figure or supermom with a gift, why not find something that’s ethical, too? You can find...
Author: Jenna Solomon
Winter Self-Care Products for June 2022 in South Africa
There are so many advantages to making time to smell the roses (figuratively or literally) and actively nourishing your body that the cold weather shouldn’t be allowed to dampen your winter self-care. In fact,...
Rise Africa 2022 Action Festival: How Creativity Manifests in Individuals and Businesses
During the first session of the Rise Africa 2022 Action Festival, speakers unpacked the meaning of creativity and the challenges faced by creatives in Africa. Rise Africa aims to “inspire action for sustainable cities”,...
International Museum Day Events in Cape Town
Every year, 18 May is celebrated around the world as International Museum Day. In Cape Town, a number of museums are offering special events to mark the day. What is International Museum Day? The...
Franschhoek Literary Festival 2022 Itinerary
The Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) takes place this weekend 13-15 May, after a two-year hiatus during the height of the pandemic. The event was established in 2007 and happens in the town of Franschhoek...
South African Self-Care Products & Services for May 2022
As we head into the fifth month of the year, your New Year’s resolutions around self-care practice may start to seem very far away. The colder weather might also make practising your good habits...
Cape Point Day Trip
Whether you’re visiting Cape Town or a local going on an outing, a Cape Point day trip is a fantastic experience. As with any destination, the journey is half the thing. The road to...
Book Review: Reading Zimbabwe with ‘Nervous Conditions’
Nervous Conditions may have been written in the 80s and set in the 60s but its contemporary relevance to African literature cannot be disputed. It’s one of the most relatable stories I’ve encountered while...
Double Pandemic for UCT Student Societies: South Africa’s Future Leaders Struggle On
When the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) student societies make the news, it is generally in a light that fails to account for their vital functions to democracy. They are the fun part of...
You’re Not Alone: Tender Novels about Mental Health to Comfort, Validate and Inspire
When you’re feeling down or downright depressed, there’s often nothing better than curling up in bed with a comforting book — a story that understands you, offers you hope or comfort, and doesn’t push...