It starts with a glass at 5 pm. A “you deserve this” moment. A little ritual to soften the edges of a hard day. But for a growing number of South African women between the ages of 40 and 60, wine o’clock has quietly morphed into something far more serious.

One of the year’s most anticipated African films is making its local debut, and it’s already being hailed as a cinematic milestone. Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, the screen adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s powerful memoir, officially premieres in South Africa on 25 July 2025, marking the return of a story that confronts the…

Woolworths Walmer Park just raised the bar for beauty lovers in Gqeberha. The retailer has officially launched its newly revamped beauty section – and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons.

If you think museums are just for tourists and school excursions, think again. Nelson Mandela Bay is home to a collection of deeply personal, profoundly moving, and often surprisingly beautiful museums that don’t just house history, they honour identity.

The sound of tradition met the spark of youth at the 2025 National Arts Festival, as the inaugural Makhanda Igwijo Competition hit the stage on 1 July. Four dynamic groups sang their way into South Africa’s musical history books—but it was Makhanda Combined that walked away with the top honours, proving that sometimes, greatness is…

DELON LE ROUX If there’s one thing the National Arts Festival in Makhanda promises without fail, it’s a sensory overload -in the best possible way. From the aroma of cinnamon pancakes wafting across the Village Green to the thunder of spontaneous applause inside packed venues, NAF 2025 was every bit as vibrant, unpredictable, and heartwarming as ever.

It was all hands-on deck in the town of Nqweba (Kirkwood) when the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees had to find a new venue.

Beggared in SA, a one-man play performed by Sean Higgs and directed by Gideon de Wet, is set to appear at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda (30 June – 3 July 2025) and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.

Today marks the official opening of the 2025 National Arts Festival, a powerful showcase of South African creativity and one of the continent’s most anticipated cultural events. Over the next 11 days, the small town of Makhanda will once again become a national stage, welcoming thousands of artists, performers and art lovers for a celebration…

The countdown has begun for one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated tourism events of the year. The finalists for the Eastern Cape Tourism Awards 2025 have officially been announced, showcasing the very best the province has to offer – from tranquil farm stays and luxury lodges to adrenaline-fueled adventures and cultural heritage gems.