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South Africa Fashion Awards 2026: The Ceremony at Hotel on 3 October
The South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 ceremony takes place on 3 October at Hotel, bringing together 21 categories of nominees for a defining industry night.
The New African Premium: Why Meaning Matters More Than Status
Across the continent, a quieter idea of luxury is taking hold — one measured in meaning, provenance and intention rather than logos and ostentation.
South Africa Fashion Awards Announces 2026 Nominees as Public Voting Officially Opens
The South Africa Fashion Awards has announced the nominees for its 2nd annual edition — 21 publicly voted categories — ahead of the ceremony at Hotel Sky, Sandton on 3 October 2026, with public voting now open.
The Freshness Advantage: How Mentos Is Building Relevance in a Changing African Confectionery Market
For an industry built around small pleasures, the confectionery market is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumers are becoming more deliberate about what they buy, where they buy it and what they expect from the brands they choose.
Iwisa No.1 Launches Designer Search for Its 70th Anniversary
Iconic South African brand Iwisa No.1 has launched a designer search to mark its 70th anniversary, inviting a new generation to reinterpret a heritage staple.
Woolworths Youth Makers 2026: Weaving African Storytelling into Fashion
The Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme has spotlighted young creatives weaving African storytelling into fashion, among them Kuhle Phumzile Zondo.
AURUM Restaurant: Where Johannesburg's Skyline Meets Culinary Excellence
There are restaurants that impress with exceptional cuisine, and then there are destinations that create an experience so complete that every moment feels carefully curated. AURUM Restaurant, on the seventh floor of The Leonardo in Sandton, belongs firmly in the latter category.
South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 Celebrates a Landmark Third Edition Honouring Culinary Excellence Across the Nation
The South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 returned in spectacular fashion for its 3rd annual edition, bringing together South Africa's most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality pioneers, and culinary innovators for an unforgettable evening at Hotel Sky Sandton.
Ayanda G Thabethe Graces the Cover of Republic Africa March 2026 in a Defining Moment for Modern African Excellence
The March 2026 issue of Republic Africa delivers a cultural statement with Ayanda G Thabethe front and centre — a powerful, elegant and unapologetically African showcase of ambition, influence and refinement.
Courage, Confidence and Compassion — The Ayanda G. Thabethe Story
From Miss South Africa runner-up to model, presenter and advocate — Ayanda G. Thabethe on purpose, authenticity, and the quiet strength of showing up. By Duru Tahir & Unako Giwu.
Tanzanian Duo Win H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award
KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said have won the H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award, placing East African design on the global sustainability map.
Best Fashion Icon: The 2026 SA Fashion Awards Shortlist and the State of South African Style
The Best Fashion Icon shortlist at the 2026 South Africa Fashion Awards reads as a referendum on the state of South African style.
Thebe Magugu and Laduma Ngxokolo: The Designers Taking South Africa to the World
Thebe Magugu and Laduma Ngxokolo have, between them, reframed what South African fashion can mean on a world stage.
Africa's Sustainable Fashion Future Unveiled at Twyg's Africa Textile Talks
Twyg's Africa Textile Talks has set out to unveil the continent's sustainable fashion future, placing materials at the centre of the design conversation.