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South Africa is recognised for its incredible cultural diversity and exquisite natural heritage. Unique floral biomes, spectacular coastlines, breathtaking mountain ranges, and awe-inspiring desert regions give the country an unmitigated sense of uniqueness. This splendour is accessible via exceptional experiences that place luxury at their core. From diamonds and gold, sailing and safaris, to wine and fine art, South Africa offers up an incredible array of exceptional experiences simply waiting to be indulged in… By paying a visit to the world-famous V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, you can gain mesmerizing insights into the world’s most precious gems via The Shimansky…
Wild Coast Sun, Sun International’s only beachfront resort, has been a family holiday destination for over 40 years, with an abundance of activities to choose from. Situated near Port Edward on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal and just within the Eastern Cape border, the area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful and unspoilt beaches. The four-star resort is perfectly situated next to a petrified forest and offers guided tours to those wish to embrace the beauty of the coastline. When you think petrified forest, you may expect to see a forest in the traditional sense, but you would be wrong.…
By Archana Arakkal, Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis The purpose of digital transformation is to allow an industry to perform at an optimal pace, as well as to leverage newer technologies out there. This results in a more effective working environment. If we look at the banking sector as an example, digital transformation has assisted the industry to transform by using new technologies. The adoption of new technologies helps change the way in which operational structures work. As an example in the banking sector, a customer applying for a loan would physically have to go into their financial services provider;…
By Grace Stevens Every summer, all the succulents in our gardens, on our windowsills and in our planter boxes explode into life. Summer and all the life it brings should be celebrated and what better way than with a scrumptious cupcake adorned with captivating cacti that look ready to soak up the summertime sunshine. While the intricate looking cupcakes may look prickly to pipe, prodigy piper Grace Stevens is here to share her top tips on how to get pinpoint perfect succulents to adorn our summer table spreads. Perfect icing consistency The consistency of your buttercream is super important to…
Are you having a Dry January? Try these alternative guilt free cocktails… If you’re in need of a sophisticated, premium alternative to a sparkling fruit juice this Dry January, we have good news: there’s no need to settle for a sugar-laden soft drink any longer. There’s now a range of non-alcoholic spirits available to previously-thirsty South Africans who aren’t ‘drinking’. The team at www.cutlerdrinks.com explain that non-alcoholic spirits, like leading local brand Abstinence, Ben Branson’s iconic Seedlip and Fluére, are not meant to replace alcoholic drinks. Rather, they add diversity and more options so that when you aren’t drinking you don’t have to compromise on…
By Rujeanne Swanepoel, Inspection Body Quality Manager at Remote Metering Solutions The phrase ‘green building’ is often associated with our interaction with the environment, responsible use of resources, reducing our carbon footprint, adopting eco-friendly habits and improving our quality of life. It is not only the planet that will benefit from green construction and the resource efficient operation of buildings – there are social and economic benefits to green building as well as the more obvious environmental benefits. According to the World Green Building Council: “[green buildings] provide some of the most effective means to achieving a range of global…
Safeguarding your wealth By Natalie Shama, Specialist Tax Consultant at Eversheds Sutherland, South Africa and Renand Pretorius, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Mauritius Trusts have historically been, and continue to be, a particularly popular asset protection mechanism for South Africans. In recent years, we have seen significant reform of the South African taxation regime applicable to the utilisation of local and offshore trust structures. Although many of the noteworthy tax benefits, particularly in the realm of estate planning, have largely been minimised as a result of this legislative reform, trusts – and in particular international trusts – still present a host…
By Howard Feldman, Head of Marketing & People at Synthesis Remember when motivation was all the rage? When at the beginning of every year someone would be dragged in to tell us how armed with a broken Bic pen and half a glass of tepid water, he survived 32 days in the Amazon? The implication was that if he could do that, then sure we could muster enough enthusiasm to reach our sales targets? Or when a genetically modified 6 ft pole vaulter took us through his training schedule, ending with a story about a gold medal that he didn’t…
By Lindt South Africa Whilst some people might think that ditching chocolate is the best way to get their New Year’s off to a healthy start, it’s important to not shun the things you love: everything can be enjoyed, in moderation. Chocolate is not your problem; it can be your solution. If you want to have your chocolate and pull your sweet tooth in the process, you’ll have to consider dark. Dark chocolate is the preferred option because it contains higher levels of cocoa and less sugar. Research also shows that dark chocolate can help you control consumption after you…
By Joshua Maraney, CEO at Top Click Media Yesterday, I took my kids to a movie – It really was a fantastic movie and we had a great time. I went with my 12-year-old, 10-year-old, and 7-year-old and we got there early, as we always do, to watch the trailers. There were a few adverts in between the trailers. All of them were big budget ads that obviously cost a lot to produce. The quality of the ads were fantastic. There is nothing like a big screen to immerse oneself in the production value. They certainly grabbed my attention, partly…