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The glitzy Oscar Awards are almost upon us and Daniel Dercksen gives a break down for the films up for the prestigious spot of Best Picture this year. Who will you be betting on? Catch the live screening on 26 February.

In other top story news we bring you more #DesignMonth content; Cari Coetzee chats to the founders of new desk delivery lunch company FOODwelove; Jessica Tennant interviews the gals behind Blush Paper Company while I chat to Design Indaba Emerging Creative Kgotso Letwaba about his active-wear label. I also give my thoughts on a new V&A restaurant, Life Grand Café and Leigh Andrews reports back on her stomping good time at the 2017 Muratie Harvest Festival.

We've also got a bunch of new comps for you. Tickets to Park Acoustics, Radio Kalahari Orkes, Mieliepop and the next Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert featuring Karen Zoid and Francois van Coke are up for grabs!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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BizWeekly top stories
Who's in the running for Best Picture at the Oscars 2017?
Who's in the running for Best Picture at the Oscars 2017?
[Daniel Dercksen] The race for an Oscar for Best Picture is going to be tough this year, very tough... read
#DesignIndaba2017: Emerging Creative Kgotso Letwaba
#DesignIndaba2017: Emerging Creative Kgotso Letwaba

Ruth Cooper

Kgotso Letwaba, founder of fashion label The After Skool Life and one of Design Indaba's Emerging Creatives, creates activewear informed by his love of sport and street art. We chat to him about design and authentic storytelling for #DesignMonth. Read

Elegant dining at the V&A's Life Grand Café
Elegant dining at the V&A's Life Grand Café

Ruth Cooper

If you're looking for refined bistro food in an artfully designed space with a flourish of stylish ambiance look no further than the recently opened concept restaurant, the Life Grand Café at the V&A Waterfront. Read

#DesignMonth: What's in your lunch box?
#DesignMonth: What's in your lunch box?

Cari Coetzee

FOODwelove aims to change how offices eat by offering desk jockeys the option to have a healthy and wholesome lunch delivered in a cleverly designed box, straight to their desk... Read

Stomping up a storm.
Stomping good fun at the Muratie Harvest Festival

Leigh Andrews

When your husband has to work the day of the annual summery Muratie Harvest Festival, all is not lost – you simply invite your parents to accompany you in his stead, as it's a rollicking day out hosted by the estate's current owners, the Melck family... Read


Design Month
#DesignMonth: Love local, love sustainable, Love Milo
#DesignMonth: Love local, love sustainable, Love Milo

Lauren Hartzenberg

As we slowly wise up to the negative effects our growing consumerism has on the environment, it could be argued that the most progressive design is that which is sustainable... read
#DesignMonth: Blush (Paper Company) is the colour of a beautiful planner
#DesignMonth: Blush (Paper Company) is the colour of a beautiful planner

Jessica Tennant

When asked how you are, the typical response used to be ‘Fine, thanks'. These days, it's more often than not ‘So busy!'. All the more reason for a planner to help organise your life and keep your daily schedule in check, and one that you actually would make the time to use and, better still, enjoy... read
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Movies
The first South African 360-degree concurrent narrative short film has arrived!
The first South African 360-degree concurrent narrative short film has arrived!

Carla Harris, Issued by Global Access

Double Cross, a 360-degree short film created by Global Access, explores a fictitious moment during World War II, where the viewer can see and engage with two storylines at the same time... read
Art
Terena le Roux keeps the Ideas/Idees flowing
Terena le Roux keeps the Ideas/Idees flowing

Jessica Tennant

Following the announcement of bilingual Ideas/Idees magazine being closed down by Media24 late last year, editor Terena le Roux approached management to transfer ownership into her name. Now the owner of startup publishing company IdeesFabriek (Ideas Factory), Le Roux says it really was that straightforward... read
Music
No secrets, no makeup, no wardrobe in new Kyle Lewis music video
No secrets, no makeup, no wardrobe in new Kyle Lewis music video

Issued by Arcade Content

Arcade Content's Kyle Lewis directed No Secrets, the intimate first music video for Pure, the reinvention of Purity Zinhle Mkhize... read
Events
Ultimate X returns to GrandWest this month
Ultimate X returns to GrandWest this month
On 25 February 2017, action sport festival Ultimate X returns to GrandWest for its third consecutive year. The Grand Arena will host the extreme sport spectacular where attendees will witness dramatic stunts by local and international athletes and daredevils. read

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Travel
Nine must-do activities in Namibia
Nine must-do activities in Namibia
Namibia, and specifically its capital Windhoek, has much to offer tourists. Here are a list of must-do activities in the desert land. read
Four reasons why Victoria Falls should be on your bucket list
Four reasons why Victoria Falls should be on your bucket list
Being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls is a must-see. Plus, it's not too far away from South Africa. Here's four reasons why this destination should feature on one's bucket list. read
Sport
A spectacular challenge for trail runners… and all for a good cause
A spectacular challenge for trail runners… and all for a good cause

Issued by Tenfour

The Old Mutual Wild Series Three Cranes Challenge – a jewel in the South African trail running crown – kicks off in spectacular fashion this month... read
Boris Dzhingarov
A look at the most popular sports in the UK

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

No matter what your favourite sport is, the one thing you have to admit is that the UK is certainly a nation of loyal fans... read
International
Naresh Maharaj
Mazda CX5: revitalised and relevant

Naresh Maharaj

The Mazda CX5 was first launched in SA in 2012 and in 2015 we were introduced to the facelift editions, both in petrol and diesel... read
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Business
Is sustainability baked into your strategy?
Is sustainability baked into your strategy?

Sue Morris

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, one of the world's largest investors, said, “The pursuit of profit maximisation at any cost has come at a great cost to the planet and our humanity. Today's culture of quarterly earnings hysteria is totally contrary to the long-term approach we need.” read
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