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Keen eye: Bulelwa Jordan-Tati, the founder of Urban Blend Interiors, a Cape Town studio, offering design services that transform interiors into personal retreats for their clients. Photos: Urban Blend Interiors

Designing with soul: How Bulelwa Jordan-Tati shapes spaces that Feel

Bulelwa Jordan-Tati reflects on crafting meaningful spaces and shares her views on interior design trends for 2026

Salif Keita  celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language

Salif Keita pulls out of Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek due to illness

Salif Keita has withdrawn from the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek due to a sudden illness, with his band set to perform a tribute in his absence

Future-proof: A bridge damaged by floods. Cities that strengthen their financials and embed resilience in
investment decisions will be better positioned to mobilise long-term capital. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Balance sheets build climate-resilient cities

Public budgets are unlikely to expand at the pace required to meet the escalating risks. A larger share of long-term capital will therefore need to come from private sources

Ufrieda Ho, a cherished journalist and writer, died of cancer at the age of 52. (Instagram)

Another journalist heads for the Great Blue Skies

Ho is the author of Paper Sons and Daughters: A Memoir: Growing Up Chinese in South Africa, published in 2012

Team Silver led by Collins “Skarra” Manyame wins the Red Bull Locked In in Cape Town, South Africa on March 7, 2026. // Pregan Pillay / Red Bull

48 Hours of Apex Legends: Local gaming personalities battle for the Red Bull Locked In title

48 Hours. 120 Gamers. One Epic Comeback. Step inside the Bellville Velodrome for Red Bull Locked In, where South Africa’s top gaming talent pushed their limits in a gruelling Apex Legends marathon

Investment: InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town has undergone a R1 billion refurbishment. Photo: IHG

Tourism sector is evolving upwards

Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

Modernising mining: Cybersecurity must be central, not optional

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

Water crisis: Residents of Johannesburg protest outside a Joburg Water depot against water outages that have been taking place in the city. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

What South Africans think of municipalities

Reports have highlighted that a significant number of elected councillors struggle with basic literacy and comprehension

Holding the purse strings: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the 2026 Budget in Cape Town on Wednesday. Photo: GCIS

Budget 2026: Between reform and reality

South Africa has been given a narrow window to turn the ship around. Whether this Budget becomes a footnote or a foundation depends on what happens next — in Cabinet, in the SOEs, in municipalities and in the daily grind of governance

SkyPixels – Own work
Cape Town City views from the harbour

CT rental tariff poses a dilemma

Increasing fees alone does not automatically fix affordability

Smooth ’90s: Boyz II Men’s tour promises an unforgettable night of
romance, rhythm and vocal brilliance. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Boyz II Men return to South Africa, Giselle makes its way to the State Theatre and Rubicon showcases fashion with a purpose

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Development with intent: The Bridges under construction in Ratanga Park, Century City. Waterways weave
through landscaped space, residential buildings, offices, restaurants and leisure amenities. Photo: Supplied

Pioneer of mixed-use precincts

Century City stands as proof that long-horizon planning, private infrastructure investment and adaptive development can succeed

Inspired by legends: DJ FAHD blends global and local influences,
crafting sets that move crowds and hearts alike. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: McCoy Mrubata to Launch Children On The Frontline at Makotopong, DJ FAHD Unveils Your Love and LEGACY returns to Cape Town

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Tenderness: At its core, Born To This reflects on devotion and resilience. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Verra Lake arrives with confidence on Born To This,  Xowié returns with ALLO Deluxe and The Africa Rising Music Conference returns to Constitution Hill

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Rethink: If South Africa is going to be leaders in African tourism, offering an experience like no other, then the
industry will need to align with incoming international standards. Photo: Supplied

Design, building sector ripe for a pivot

It’s one thing to be a desirable city for tourists and charge premium hotel room prices, but the execution of the experience must match

Two elephants: The trade war headed by US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
could be the blessing in disguise that Africa sorely needs, according to the writer.

The US-Sino tiff, boon for Africa

There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent

Rich history: Golden Acre has always been a place of transition, between
train stations and taxis and between work and home. There are plans to
redevelop the tower and upgrade the retail component. Photo: Wikipedia

Golden Acre entering her next era

There is something fitting about the multilevel shopping centre and office block entering another phase of reinvention

Revellers: A sea of festival goers at the Kaytranada Milk + Cookies Joburg show. Photo: Supplied by Milk + Cookies

Gig Guide: Scorpion Kings to perform at Piano People SA debut, Made In Jozi NYE Festival with Shekinah & DJ Kent, WAV Festival redefining R&B and Soul, Gunna & Majid Jordan back in SA for Milk + Cookies Festival

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Will they/won’t they: Will Zoleka (Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani) and Kagiso (Bohang Moeko) make it down the aisle in one piece. Photo: Netflix

Netflix reimagining December viewing

The streaming giant and local filmmakers are reshaping festive storytelling with relatable, binge-worthy South African stories

From left: Founders Kevin Reese, Chase Freeman and Gregory K Burton Jr. Photo: Supplied by Milk + Cookies.

More Than A Festival: Inside the Milk + Cookies Music Week Mission

Milk + Cookies Music Week returns to South Africa, thus cementing its status as more than a festival through its commitment to local talent and economic support.