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Whether you’re into eating out, going to a concert, getting fit or spoiling yourself with a new purchase, our guides are your source for the best events happening in South Africa this week.
House of ZS is a luxury Mediterranean inspired jewellery & accessory brand founded in 2015. All designs are based on the latest international jewellery and accessory trends, crafted from high-quality sparkling crystals, sterling silver and 9k gold plating making it affordable for all.
The jewellery is designed by Zakiyyah Smailovic, who was born in Cape Town and raised abroad. The young entrepreneur left the gold investment industry in 2014 and found herself taking a huge leap and challenging herself in a new direction to start her own jewellery and accessory brand by year end of 2014.
The brand was inspired and designed whilst travelling and living on the coast of the Mediterranean for a short period. Entirely self-taught, design came as a second nature to her while she was completing her Bcom Marketing degree.
Beyond the jewels, there is something greater ZS attains on creating. The pieces are all created each bearing a personalised message with a purpose to uplift and motivate the wearer. Their mission is to empower women around the globe, one sparkly piece at a time as a daily reminder to be fearless, to dream and to be optimistic.
House of ZS jewellery is stocked online as well as within exclusive luxury boutiques in Cape Town, Dubai and a few other stockists worldwide. For more information, visit the House of ZS website.
The warm summer days might be behind us for now, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t send your taste buds on a tour of the tropics every now and then. This winter, the sweet taste of summer is only a bite away thanks to the launch of the brand new LINDT HELLO Limited Edition Range.
These three fun and fruity new HELLO flavours are sure to keep the winter chill away. An expressive combination of the finest LINDT chocolate and summer fruits like mango, raspberry, coconut and pineapple, are both indulgent and irresistible. So say goodbye to the winter blues and HELLO to a sweet new season!
Chase summer this season at a Woolworths store near you. The new LINDT HELLO Limited Edition Range is now available while stocks last for a recommended RSP of R39.95.
Practice your pout and get your selfie pose on point because you’re about to become the star of the sweetest show in town. This winter, LINDT HELLO is making things personal, and offering you the chance to grace the cover of your favourite slab. So are you ready for your close-up?
Here’s where to find your HELLO personalised pack stations:
Cape Town:
V&A Waterfront, 24 – 26 June 2016
Pretoria:
Menlyn, 1 – 3 July 2016
Durban:
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, 8 – 10 July 2016
We all know about the infamous Woodstock Festival that took place in New York in 1969, but now it is time for the spirit of the festival to grace South Africa with Woodstock SA taking place from the 1st until the 4th of September 2016, at the Hartbeespoort Dam in Johannesburg! This four-day festival, taking place over the Spring Day weekend, promises to be an event filled with the three most important qualities of life: peace, love and music. With mountain backdrops, green luscious pastures throughout the camping site, a range of activities to be involved in and an incredibly talented musical line-up scheduled to perform, Woodstock SA is an event you want to put money aside for immediately!
Woodstock SA consists of 7 dance floors, with DJ’s performing various genres of music per floor. The festival will include a lot of day events such as Nick Dewit doing an X-Fighters motor cross show, carnival rides including a Ferris wheel and other exciting activities happening throughout the festival. Attendees can expect international event standards at an affordable price that anyone is able to attend, which is the main reason Woodstock SA has 7 floors to cater for diverse people with different tastes in music.
The artists that have been announced to perform at this festival are the following:
All Will Fall; Ambush; Apex K; Benson; Bittereinder; Bhavs; Climate Control; Connor Closs; Crash Car Burn; Chrizz Beatz; Damage Inc; Defy Theory; Dirty Moonshine; Ella G; Essential Groove; Facing The Gallows; Gunslinger; Held On Till May; Houseshaker; Hyphen; I AM; Juran Botes; Justin Miller; Keystate; Kyle Worde; Latoya; Lunatic Wolf; Made For Broadway; Menticide; Monark; Mr Green; Mr Mon; Newtown Knife Gang; Nick Essential; Renato Rodriguez; Rocca & Martini; Royal K; Ryan The DJ; Saubomb; Shutup! It’s Sunday; Skinnee Sunrise; Soosh; Tashy D’ Agrela; Tha Cut; The Ceramics; The Sextons; Trademarc; Trancemicsoul; Vin Groovin and Wayne de Souza.
For more information, visit the Woodstock SA website.
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre’s annual winter sale runs from 24 June to 31 July, putting a sizzle into the chilly season with pop-up shops showcasing the latest fashion and accessories from top local DJs. And great prizes are up for grabs, including 6 shopping experiences with one of the shopping centre’s in-demand personal shoppers valued at over R10 000.
Not sure what to wear this winter? Not to worry, Menlyn has you covered. Throughout the centre, you will discover glass showcases displaying the latest trends in beauty and fashion for men, women and children. Use the hashtag #MenlynWinterSale on Facebook and Instagram and you could win the contents of the display case.
Menlyn customers can look forward to awesome pop-up shops, by 3 leading DJs in the industry. DJs Euphonik and Kent have teamed up on a new clothing range called Debut. Inspired by bustling cities such as Hong Kong and Amsterdam, Debut features garments with an urban edge, from graphic T-shirts to denim jackets.
DJ Zinhle, who took on the largely male-dominated DJ scene and became a household name in South Africa, will be exhibiting her colourful accessories range, Era.
Lots to look forward to, winter must have’s as well as the exciting prizes on offer, don’t miss out, get to the Menlyn Winter Sale!
Belvedere‘s natural integrity, captivating beauty and innovation all lend to its incessant modernity. The world’s original luxury vodka has expressed its edgy personality by taking risks in the pursuit of creativity and excellence. Belvedere Pink Grapefruit is the refreshing and vibrant result.
Belvedere Pink Grapefruit is not just flavoured with grapefruits; Spanish spring lemons and fresh ginger also make up its unique taste. Like other flavours in the Belvedere range, the base spirit is quadruple distilled in the Zyrardow Polmos distillery just outside Warsaw from Dankowskie Zlote rye. The rye distillate is then sent by tanker from Zyrardow to the Distillerie des Terres Rouges in France’s Limousin region. Here the whole pink grapefruits, Spanish lemons and fresh ginger are separately macerated and then redistilled. These are then blended to make a concentrated infusion before being sent back to Zyrardow to be blended with more Dankowskie Zlote rye base spirit.
By steeping these fresh ingredients directly into this luxurious spirit, Belvedere ensures that these vibrant flavours are delicately and deliciously drawn out. The resulting flavoured spirit is hydrated back to bottling strength with the distillery’s own purified artesian well water.
The 9th of August 2016 sees the debut of what promises to be one of South Africa’s most popular daytime cross-over festivals. Emmarentia Live
will bring together a host of iconic South African music acts for this one-day music experience at the picturesque Emmarentia Dam. This unique Joburg festival is open to South Africans from all walks of life and all ages, to come and relax in the sun and celebrate National Women’s Day.
The all-South African line-up has been confirmed and includes none other than Mango Groove, Freshlyground, Mi Casa, Gangs of Ballet and Goodluck.
These incredible live acts will play to an audience of all ages to enjoy a wonderful party in the park. Expect a day of sunshine, wine stalls, craft food stalls, a beer garden and an awesome vibe for all ages – what better way to spend a public holiday!
The concert kicks off at 10h00 and runs until 16h00, providing six hours of the best in music and picnic vibes in one of Joburg’s most beautiful green spaces.
For a limited time only, you can snatch up Early Bird tickets for only R199. Tickets can be purchased here.
Escape the winter chill and tuck into the snug new menu just unveiled at Le Venue Restaurant at The House of J.C. Le Roux, the world-class sparkling wine destination in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Open seven days a week, visitors to the Devon Valley are in for a treat with plenty of hearty comfort food to choose from.
For lunch, the newly added potjie selection includes flavoursome Cape Malay lamb curry, a Surf and Turf of chicken cubes and prawns, and an aubergine and lentil curry for vegetarians. Burger lovers are spoilt for choice with three options: the juicy lamb burger, the bubbly beef burger with a sweet La Fleurette-infused apple and red onion marmalade, or the vegetarian black mushroom burger. The pasta option is creamy linguine with kalamata olives.
Le Venue also offers three new savoury platters. The cheese platter has six local artisanal cheeses; the tapas platter for one comes with baked vegetable spring rolls, pork belly and quiche; whilst the charcuterie board is sufficient for two people.
The hot beverage menu with a cappuccino for every taste is back for winter. Delight in the lively pink and white marshmallow brûlée cappuccino, sweet vanilla, ginger biscuit, hazelnut or the red cappuccino. A mug of foaming white hot chocolate complete with a ready-to-drunk Oreo, shortbread cookie or caramel fudge brownie should satisfy any sweet tooth. For tea lovers there’s rich spicy Chai served with a savoury cinnamon stick.
The House of J.C. Le Roux, situated in the Devon Valley in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, is open seven days a week. Le Venue is open from 09h00 till 16h00 with breakfast served between 09h00 and 11h00 and lunch from 12h00 till 15h00. Keep in touch by visiting www.jcleroux.co.za.
Lifestyle brand Cotton On BODY has launched a coffee scrub made from beans grown and cared for by women in Southern Uganda. All proceeds from the sale of the scrub will go towards the Cotton On Foundation and its local and international projects, that educate and empower women to earn an income and support their families.
The idea was born in 2012 when the Cotton On Foundation began working with locals to establish coffee farms in Southern Uganda, an initiative which saw the launch of Mannya Trading Company in 2014 which has since become a sustainable income stream for local Ugandans.
On a trip to Mannya, Cotton On Body Trend Director Stephanie Keen planted the first coffee seedlings with the Foundation team four years ago. “We got on the back of a truck and drove out to the coffee plantation and spent the day digging holes and planting the seedlings. They put a basket on my head and I could hardly hold it with my arms, and then I saw a Ugandan woman beside me who was digging holes in the heat with a child on her back the entire time – that really stuck with me. It showed the women aren’t afraid of hard work and they’re dedicated to providing for their families and creating a more sustainable future.”
Inspired by the trip, Stephanie set about developing the Cotton On BODY scrub using the Mannya Trading Co beans, which are completely harvested by hand – from picking, to drying, hulling and roasting – ensuring only the very best quality coffee beans are produced. “We think it’s important you know what you put on your body, so you’ll love that our scrub has been made with the very best ingredients,” Stephanie said.
The proceeds raised will go to helping women in the region – the facts:
• 80% of women perform 80% of the quality control work in the Mannya Village Community.
• 30,000 robusta coffee seedlings are providing farmers and their families with opportunities and hope.
• 90% of women reinvest 90% of their earned income back into their family.
The Cotton On BODY coffee scrub is available in Cotton On BODY stores at Woodlands, Menlyn, Blue Route Mall, Walmer Park and Mills Square, retailing for R99. For more information, please visit www.cottononbody.com.
Anna Raimondo Presents: DESIGNER TRUNK SHOW– Shop Cape Town’s Best Independent Designers for One Night Only.
Anna Raimondo, the designer behind SMITH Jewellery, presents her first ever Designer Trunk Show, a collaborative one night only experience featuring some of Cape Town’s best independent designers.
Taking place at 6 Spin St on 30th June 2016 shoppers can expect to see beautiful pieces from the likes of ONEOFEACH, Patricia Fraser, Aya Goods, Beloved Beadwork, Lucie de Moyencourt and SMITH Jewellery.
Each designer is known for creating unique and quality work and as a group will offer a variety of products for purchase, including custom bags, one-off jackets, art, accessories, fashion and jewellery.
“This one night only shopping experience promises to be an exciting event featuring a specially curated mix of Cape Town’s best independent designers and creatives,” said Anna Raimondo the event organiser. “I want shoppers to experience bold, adventurous and independent local design businesses in an intimate venue, and get a special opportunity to engage with the designers themselves”.
Shoppers will also be treated to a complimentary drink upon arrival as well as some canapé’s while they peruse the different items on offer.
Designer Trunk Show, 30th June 2016 at 6 Spin St 5.30pm-9.30pm. Entry is free.
Situated in the exclusive (and wind free) suburb of Bantry Bay, The President Hotel is a peaceful haven just a step away from the buzz of Cape Town’s CBD. The hotel is set against the backdrop of the famous Lion’s Head and Table Mountain, where guests can enjoy breath-taking views of endless ocean horizons whilst savouring the sea aromas and can, within minutes, slip down to the Sea Point promenade to stroll along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is temperament with some grey days in winter, but with so much to see and do, the occasional rainy day is never a drawback. Beautifully designed to allow for maximum light and a sense of space and tranquillity, The President Hotel offers an enticing selection of restaurants, bars, lounges and gardens to suit changing moods and desires and with the hotel launching their new winter special and wine list, there is even more reasons to visit.
Starting from R100pp, enjoy the winter warmer special at The Islands Restaurant with starters such as the Soup du Jour and Mushroom Vol-Au-Vent and mains including a sumptuous Braised Shoulder of Lamb and Thai Green Chicken Curry along other winter delights. If you feel like something a little lighter, head to The Botany Café for their daily hot pot specials. From R65pp, enjoy a variety of soup pots and toasties, wraps or steak and chicken pot pies. These will be served daily from 10am – 6pm.
Make the most of winter and indulge in your favourite dishes above complimented with a glass or two from the new wine list! The President Hotel has partnered with 14 different wine farms to provide guests with the best wine selections in the country, ensuring that everyone receives the Presidential wine and dine experience.
To find out more, visit www.presidenthotel.co.za or call 021 434 8111.
Stimorol SA has their first female ambassador – Serati! She joins Thabo and Jesse to spread even more #mouthandmindrefershment in 2016. Serati is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, model and blogger. She is passionate about telling stories through her music and inspiring people through the songs she writes. She also has a well-read blog called Afro Hair in Fashion and is all about embracing natural!
New and iconic items meet in the Dance Machine. Melissa’s latest collection, with an array of unforgettable designs, gives a glimpse at different rhythms that lead dance lovers all around.
Dance: celebration, union, collective ritual, body expression. Dancing involves body and soul, a powerful combination, exposing the individuality of the artist in fractions of seconds. Dance mixes power and tenderness, perfection and spontaneity, all at the same time. It is the powerful language of arms, hands and, of course, feet.
This season, feet with Melissa won’t stop. The brand is immersed in the dance universe, presenting a collection that has all to do with its own universe: a motion machine of styles – democratic and multicultural.
From ballet to hip hop, let’s keep moving!
belVita
, South Africa’s newest breakfast biscuit is geared to help breakfast believers achieve energy for their mornings as they start their day with this convenient, tasty breakfast solution.
Recommended with your favourite fruit, yoghurt and beverage, belVita is a breakfast biscuit that slowly releases carbohydrates.
belVita was developed within a demanding charter and is made from 3 different wholegrains, which are baked through a gentle baking process, that transforms the carefully selected grains into delicious breakfast biscuits.
“We are truly excited to add belVita to South Africa’s breakfast biscuits repertoire,” says Grant Van Niekerk, Mondelez SA Category Lead for Biscuits. “We believe that belVita will help encourage positive and amusing #MorningWin mentalities throughout the country and we cannot wait to join the movement!”
Packed for convenience, belVita Breakfast Biscuits are available in stores nationwide in 3 flavours, namely Honey & Nut, Multi cereals and Chocolate & Cereals. Look out for the 50-gram individual packs of 4 biscuits each at RSP of R7.99 or the large 300gm box at RSP of R34.99
Fragrance brand, Playgirl deodorant has topped the charts as the biggest brand in the female, high fragrance aerosol category. Brand manager Matthew Dees says that according to the latest national Nielsen sales figures, Playgirl commands a 10% share of the category officially placing it as the biggest brand (in the segment) in terms of value.
“Playgirl has had an epic rise through the ranks and is now also driving overall growth in the category with an annual growth of 45%, which is incredible,” says Dees. He attributes the growth in part to the release of the popular new fragrance Desire, which comes packaged in an attractive and eye-catching gold can.
“Desire launched in July last year and has really helped to take the brand to this leadership position,” says Dees. Fresh, floral and woody, Playgirl Desire is seductive and offers a tempting, sweet base note.
Playgirl Desire is one of the successful Playgirl line-up of spray deodorants which include Love Is, Passionate, Flirtatious, Love Potion, Forbidden, Temptation and Seduction. “The range boasts a fragrance for every mood – and they’re all bound to improve the mood of those around you!’ says Dees.
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