When Dr Liana Roodt realised women with breast cancer who depend on public healthcare often have to wait months for urgent treatment, she knew something needed to be done. Her solution is changing lives and restoring smiles, writes MARANA BRAND.
In the Lionel Smit Studio, we find light and space in abundance – and an artist revelling in the opportunity to give his imagination and talents free rein.
South Africa had to wait nearly a decade for someone to follow in Frans Malan’s footsteps by adding to the Classique portfolio. The next prophet of sparkling wine hit the Cape with a rebellious exuberance and revolutionary energy far removed from the careful manner and weighted observations of those at Simonsig. By Emile Joubert
Stellenbosch Visio and Wine Cellar fine wine merchants are celebrating female excellence this August with a selection of rising and established wine stars. One lucky reader stands a chance to win a special edition Women Winemaker Insiders’ Case worth R1,320 consisting of six different wines showcasing the talent of South African women in the wine industry.
Taken for granted today, Stellenbosch Wine Routes is a concept that has had a somewhat bumpy and disjointed ride. EMILE JOUBERT explains how it almost fell apart – and how it came back together.
’n Reeks dramatiese orgaanoorplantings in Kaapstad het onlangs die kollig laat val op drie chirurge wat almal baanbrekers – en internasionale leiers – op hul gebied is. Maar dit het Elmi Muller, Susan Vosloo en Elmin Steyn soms koppe stamp gekos om te kom waar hulle vandag is, vertel MARÍ HUDSON.
Exploring the Cape Peninsula’s spine of mountains is a favourite activity for locals and visitors alike, but one Capetonian has thrown down a trail-running gauntlet. SEBASTIAN BARTLETT talks to Ryan Sandes about the challenge.
Twenty years ago it was dismissed as a ‘fly-by-night’. Today Capitec is the largest digital bank and the largest bank by active banking clients in South Africa.
Stellenbosch Visio social editor MIRANDI NEL explores the new Boutique Haute Horlogerie in the Mother City, takes a perfume personality quiz, chats to the folk behind the Karoo Farm Box, finds out more about new transportation service She-Cab, and celebrates Usiko Stellenbosch's 20th anniversary.
Boschendal’s celebrated Appellation Series has gained a new member: a Cabernet Sauvignon from the cultivar’s prime terroir and an outstanding vintage.