The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, a South African and majority-women ranger group, has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nation’s top environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth award. With this…
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#Tastemakers: Understanding Hennessy’s Cognac
Johannesburg, selected as one of the four cities in the world to host the specially curated art exhibition celebrating Hennessy’s 250th anniversary, hosted luminaries from all over the African continent recently. The exclusive group attended…
South African hip hop artist K.O to headline Nairobi Rapsody
Nairobi Rapsody hosts K.O – South African hip hop artist of “Caracara” fame in Kenya this September (Thursday, 17thSept) at Ebony Lounge, Westlands. Prolific Kenyan rapper King Kaka (Rabbit) is slated as K.O’s main supporting…
#Conservation: Prince Harry in South Africa to fight poachers
Britain’s Prince Harry has already confronted three poachers in South Africa. The 30-year-old heir to the throne arrived at Kruger Park game reserve last week and has joined the war on criminals for the government’s…
#Conservation: Meet South Africa’s top poacher-hunting dog
Barking and snarling in his cage, “Killer” — South Africa’s most successful poacher-catching canine — looks ready for another helicopter mission tracking down armed hunters who slaughter rhinos for their horns. In the first half…
Toni Braxton, Babyface to perform in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Hitmakers Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will be performing in South Africa and Zimbabwe between August 28 and September 3, 2015. Fans will be treated to a double bill as 11-time Grammy award-winning Babyface and 7-time Grammy…
Fashion Week Cape Town 2015 show listings
by Leigh van den Berg It’s almost time for Mercedes-Benz Cape Town Fashion Week taking place from 30 July to 1 August at a new venue – The V&A Waterfront. This year’s highlights include…
#Travel: Madiba-inspired tourist attractions for Nelson Mandela Day
As we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day on July 18, it is important to reflect on the legacy that he has left. Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour…
Coffee chain Starbucks to open first Sub-Saharan outlet
Adding to its handful of stores in Africa, the Seattle-based coffee chain Starbucks Corp. is set to open the first sub-Saharan Starbucks in Johannesburg next year. Striking a deal with Taste Holdings, owners of Domino’s…
The Best Restaurant in Africa is still The Test Kitchen
Quickly becoming a regular on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants annual list, Cape Town’s The Test Kitchen rose from last year’s 48th spot to 28th in the world in 2015. The wait for a table…