All Posts By hypress

HOLIDAY RIDES, HIDDEN RISKS: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR E-HAILING TRIP TURNS DANGEROUS

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With festive season celebrations around the corner, thousands of South Africans will be leaning on e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt to get home safely after year-end parties and family gatherings. But as usage soars, so do the risks, from accidents to assaults, hijackings, and harassment. According to recent reports, the country has seen a 20% rise in crimes ...

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HOW 2025 SHOULD END: WITH STYLE, FLAIR AND ENDLESS CELEBRATION

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J.C. Le Roux believes it’s exactly right to celebrate more and express more, by making it feel right and rewarding to celebrate everyday life. As South Africa’s iconic sparkling wine, now entering its ‘EXACTLY’ era, J.C. Le Roux is rewriting the rules of celebration. There’s no need to wait for a special occasion - it’s about ...

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HAVE A TECHNICOLOUR SUMMER WITH PICK N PAY’S EXOTIC WATERMELON VARIETIES

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Summer is here, and Pick n Pay has turned up the temperature on flavour with exciting new watermelon varieties that are as striking as they are delicious.  The retailer is stocking three new seedless watermelon varieties - Honeybeam, SunnyGold and Tiger Stripe – bringing a technicolour twist to the nation’s favourite summer fruit.  “Nothing says summer quite ...

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GIFT YOUR LOVED ONES WITH A SANBI GARDENS MEMBERSHIP THIS FESTIVE

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Your search for the perfect present stops here; this festive season, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) encouraging nature lovers to share the gift of a year-long access to South Africa’s national treasures, this holiday. More than a membership card, this is an invitation to 365 days of unlimited access to all 11 SANBI National ...

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WHY THE OLD FASHIONED IS THE ULTIMATE TEST OF A BARTENDERS SKILL

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In a world of ever-evolving cocktail trends, few serves remain as pure, poised and deceptively simple as the Old Fashioned. With just three ingredients spirit, sugar and bitters. This drink stands as the ultimate expression of restraint and mastery. There’s no garnish trickery or elaborate infusion to mask imbalance. The Old Fashioned is unforgiving; every element ...

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THE INNOVATOR TRUST TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH MORE SPEAKERS FOR WIT AWARDS

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Building on the momentum of the upcoming Innovator Trust Women in Tech (WIT) SMME Awards 2025 set to take place this Thursday in Johannesburg, the Innovator Trust is proud to announce an expanded lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists who are redefining leadership, creativity and innovation across South Africa’s technology ecosystem.Under the theme “Shaping her ...

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE NUTCRACKER EXTENDS AT MONTE CASINO SHOW

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The Nutcracker has provided wonderfully imaginative, sweet holiday entertainment for over a century, often being the first show young audiences experience when introduced to ballet and theatre. The new production presented by Global Star Events in collaboration with Cape Ballet Africa shows that none of that appeal has diminished, with its Teatro, Montecasino run already having been extended to accommodate ...

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HOLLY REY LAUNCHES ‘WEAR IT FORWARD’ TO SUPPORT KIDS WITH TYPE1 DIABETES

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South African musician and advocate for children living with diabetes, Holly Rey, in partnership with the South African Diabetes Alliance, has announced the launch of Wear It Forward, an exclusive celebrity clothing collection on Yaga that turns fashion into a force for good.   Officially launching on 17th of November, in honour of World Diabetes Day, this powerful initiative brings together some of South Africa’s most loved ...

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BRAVOCON LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN IS BACK FOR SEASON 2 THIS WEEK

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Andy Cohen lights up the night with a star-studded lineup on Wednesday 19 November with new episodes premiering on Bravo Africa. What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas when BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen premieres on Bravo Africa (DStv 124) on Wednesday, 19 November 19 at 10 PM, with new episodes airing every weeknight until Wednesday 26 November 2025.  “The ...

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SA’S FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS EVENT ‘SPAR’S CAROL BY CANDLELIGHT’ IS BACK

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The most magical night of the year is back! SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM returns on Thursday, 4 December 2025, with a festive new production celebrating togetherness, joy, and the true spirit of the festive season.  Taking place at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn, Pretoria, this beloved annual tradition invites families, friends, and music lovers to ...

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