At Arum restaurant on Boschendal, RICHARD HOLMES discovers new energy in a historic building and respect for the produce of the surrounding land. IT SEEMS ONLY FITTING that, just as the culverts and fields of the Winelands were bursting into…
Just under two years after a devastating fire destroyed its historic Manor House, Blaauwklippen Wine Estate enters a renewed chapter with the opening of the newly rebuilt Blaauwklippen Manor and Jonkershuis. Set on Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farm, the restoration balances…
Marlene Dumas rose to the occasion when she received a historic invitation to create a new work for permanent installation in the Louvre in Paris. Marlene van Niekerk takes stock of this achievement. As part of the “Louvre-Nouvelle Renaissance” initiative…
Before tackling your next bathroom build or renovation, explore designer Natalie Bulwer’s insights on bathroom design. A Designer’s Perspective With a practice defined by restraint, nuance, and a finely attuned sense of balance, Cape Town–based interior designer Natalie Bulwer approaches…
Another graduation season has arrived in Stellenbosch, with Stellenbosch University (SU) hosting its March 2026 ceremonies this week. More than 3,600 students will walk the stage between 23 and 26 March, marking the culmination of years of resilience and late nights. The…
We’re in for another bumper sports weekend as Paul Roos Gimnasium welcomes Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) from Pretoria for their first-ever full interschools competition. The event takes place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2026 at the Paul Roos…
High on the granite slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, above rows of vines that have been tended for generations, something extraordinary moves through the fynbos at night. The leopard — secretive, solitary, and perfectly adapted to these rugged mountains —…
The latest collection establishes a new vocabulary of silhouettes, textures, and materials, expressing the product design ethos at the core of Gucci. It informs ideas of lightness, ease, comfort, and body aware silhouettes, driven by rigorous product development that has…
This year, the Absa Cape Epic will return to its roots, with some seminal riding in and around Stellenbosch during the final stages. JACQUES MARAIS spoke to an Epic legend to find out why this race still commands respect and…
South African explorer and humanitarian Kingsley Holgate celebrated a remarkable milestone on 28 February 2026: his 80th birthday. While many might slow down by this age, Kingsley is still on the road, using adventure as a force for good across the continent.…