Mother’s Day 2026: Best Lunches, Spa Specials & Family Events
Why Mother’s Day Matters A day of recognition Mother’s Day exists to formally recognise the role of mothers in everyday life. Much of what mothers do is continuous, routine, and often taken for granted, so this day creates space to acknowledge that contribution in a...
Inside the Wits Planetarium, Dark Matter, and Perspective
The Wits Planetarium sits quietly on the University of the Witwatersrand campus, offering hour long astronomy shows that mix live presentation with full dome features. I visited for the Dark Matter show on a Saturday at 12h00, a popular midday slot that draws a broad...
Harties Cableway: Worth the Ride, Even If You Hate Heights
We decided to finally try the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, or Harties Cableway as locals call it, on a clear Saturday in October. It had been on our list for ages, though somehow we always seemed to plan it on a rainy day. But this was the day. The kind of Highveld...
Sterkfontein Caves: A Guided Descent into Human History
The Sterkfontein Caves sit just outside Johannesburg in the Cradle of Humankind and are best known for their fossil discoveries and deep human history. We had been trying to visit for over two years but were unable to do so due to the caves being flooded. This is one...
Hiking Trails in Johannesburg: Best Routes for Every Kind of Explorer
Johannesburg might be known for its skyline, city lights, bustling energy, and fast-paced lifestyle, but hidden between its suburbs are some of Gauteng’s most beautiful green escapes. Beyond the highways and business districts, the city unfolds into ridges, dams,...
Franschhoek: Wine, Romance & Refined Living in the Cape Winelands
They say you can’t bottle romance, but the French tried, and in Franschhoek, they came pretty damn close. Just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, tucked between vineyard-stitched mountains and leafy lanes, Franschhoek feels like something out of a European daydream...