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We hope an inspiring Women's Days was had by all! We continue our theme of showcasing powerful and influential women; our top story this week is an interview with Bridget Pickering from local label Ruff Tung about their new inclusive collection launching soon at #MBFWJ17.

In other top story news Atlanta hip hop trio Migos are announced to tour SA in October this year, tickets for Joburg on sale today, Durban concert tickets will be released on Monday! Leigh Andrews tests out the new six-course Italian experience tasting menu at 95 at Parks and the 2017 Distell Inter Hotel Challenge winners are announced, congrats to all!

We are still running our #WomensMonth Color Run competition, enter here!

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#WomensMonth: Ruff Tung launches inclusive collection
#WomensMonth: Ruff Tung launches inclusive collection
[Ruth Cooper] Local fashion label Ruff Tung will be launching their new inclusive collection at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week. The collection aims to create quality garments for women of all sizes. read
Migos live in SA this October
Migos live in SA this October

American hip hop trio, Migos is live in South Africa for the first time this October. The culture tour, presented by Mabala Noise in association with MTV Base, BET Africa, YFM and Gagasi FM, will bring live shows in both Durban and Johannesburg. Read

A tiny taste of what to expect from Giorgio Nava's new Italian Experience at 95 at Parks.
Savouring Giorgio Nava's new Italian Experience at 95 at Parks

Leigh Andrews

A lucky selection of Cape Town's foodie set smiled and soaked up some winter's sunshine in the leafy green-themed conservatory at 95 at Parks in Constantia, before being served flutes of deliciously dry Prosecco and snack bowls of steamy squid and calamari... Read

Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2017 winners announced
Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2017 winners announced

The challenge, championed by Distell, is hotly contested as hotels around SA present their protégés. The candidates compete in different categories over a period of months... Read


WOMEN'S MONTH
#MusicExchange: Ernestine Deane
#MusicExchange: Ernestine Deane

Martin Myers

Songstress Ernestine Deane celebrates her return from Europe on Wednesday, 9 August 2017, with her first full-length concert in the Mother City with an all-female band in honour of Women's Day. read
Constitution Hill commemorates Women's Month
Constitution Hill commemorates Women's Month
Constitution Hill Women's Jail will be commemorating Woman's Month with onsite workshops, screenings, exhibitions, and conferences, as part of #HERstory programme, till the 30 August 2017. read
Imbokodo Jazz Festival to empower women and youth during #WomensMonth
Imbokodo Jazz Festival to empower women and youth during #WomensMonth
The Imbokodo Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, 12 August 2017 at N Shed in the Port of Durban, catering to both jazz and contemporary jazz lovers. read
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Food & Wine
2017 Sommeliers Selection winners announced
2017 Sommeliers Selection winners announced
The Sommeliers Selection 2017 winners were announced at a special Awards Ceremony on 27 July 2017, where the public and trade had an opportunity to taste the winning wines. read
How to keep your food fresh for longer
How to keep your food fresh for longer

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Annoyed by food going off too quickly? Cut food waste and save money with these storage tips to make your food last longer.... read
Travel
Three amazing lion pride camps in South Africa
Three amazing lion pride camps in South Africa

Zintle Tsholoba

You don't need a month's long training about how to survive in the wild in order to watch lions in their natural habitat, because there are amazing camps close to lion prides in South Africa. Let's look at some of the camps that offer this unparalleled experience. read
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Four trendy things to do in Sea Point
When you head off to Cape Town on holiday, you've probably got a pretty good idea of many of the things you'll do in the Mother City, but there's a new entrant in Cape Town's trendy mix... read
Protea Hotel by Marriott is epicentre of Umhlanga food scene
Protea Hotel by Marriott is epicentre of Umhlanga food scene

Brian Berkman

Durban has always boasted a wide selection of accommodation options along its seaside, but the Protea Hotel by Marriot in Umhlanga is fast becoming the epicentre of the food and drink scene. read
Business
Don't listen to the rich: inequality is bad for everyone
Don't listen to the rich: inequality is bad for everyone

Chris Doucouliagos

A world where a few people have most of the wealth motivates others who are poor to strive to earn more... read
Are the demarcation regulations unconstitutional?
Are the demarcation regulations unconstitutional?
A consequence of the demarcation regulations coming into force is that up to two million policyholders using insurance products to access healthcare are now uninsured... read
Multimedia
Karen Zoid - Vir Jou
Karen Zoid - Vir Jou
Karen Zoid releases music video for track Vir Jou, off new album Op Die Oomblik - Deel Een. - View/Rate
Shortstraw - Eventually ft. Laudo Liebenberg
Shortstraw - Eventually ft. Laudo Liebenberg
Shortstraw release the music video for Eventually ft. Laudo Liebenberg, the final song release from Those Meddling Kids Collection. - View/Rate
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