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Have you heard about icewine? It’s wine produced from grapes that have been naturally frozen while still on the vine in the Canadian Niagara Peninsula. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. The icewine grapes’ must is pressed from the […] More

Icewine is wine produced from grapes that have been naturally frozen while still on the vine in the Canadian Niagara Peninsula. It’s not just wine, it’s Icewine! The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. The icewine grapes’ must is pressed […] More

The Radisson Blu Sandton is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new winter 2021 menu at Vivace bar & restaurant. The menu was created by head chef, Tristan Latouf, with the idea of introducing a comfort food approach to dining which is synonymous with the cooler season. To compliment the menu, the team […] More

South Africa’s Flowstone Gin now stands head and shoulders as the leading gin range in the country when it comes to accolades after scooping three awards at the 2021 International Spirits Challenge results which were recently announced. These coveted awards will take Flowstone’s award count up to 21 since its launch just 4 years ago. […] More

Did you know that you can buy wine directly from selected wineries at cellar door prices online from CellarDirect? CellarDirect is an online shopping system that connects wine consumers directly with wine producers. Their website is a collection of some of the best South Africa’s wine producers, where you are put in direct contact with […] More

In anticipation of the Radisson Spa & Wellness Centre opening in June, the hotel has setup a pop up spa and is offering their Caregiver’s special for the entire month of May. Set to be the ultimate wellness experience, the wellness centre is situated at the upmarket Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in Kempton Park. It […] More

Tribe Coffee has exploded onto the Cape Town coffee scene in recent years, earning its place among the big names in Mother City coffee. The coffee is roasted at the Tribe Cafe at The Foundry in Woodstock, where you can journey through the roastery, visit countries far afield and go home with your perfect beanery […] More

New businesses often come with a set of novelty pain points, some which often lead to the premature liquidation of a business, explains Marcel Strauss, Group Chief Operating Officer of The Franchise Co. “The reality is franchisors have a system in place that has been tested, all the kinks that come with starting from scratch […] More

goodleaf, Africa’s leading CBD wellness brand, recently launched its new water-soluble CBD powder sachets which are fast becoming a massive hit with consumers across South Africa. The new CBD sachets assist in providing relief from anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain and inflammation, as well as a number of other health conditions. Getting your daily dose […] More

In 2020, as the world receded into their homes in a bid to protect themselves and others against the spread of COVID-19, many of our habits and behaviours had to change. Big brands around the world had to come to the party and help their consumers adjust and make the most of being at home. […] More

The advent of COVID-19 has led to people losing their jobs and seeking ways of securing their financial future against the current disruptions. Rather than wait for employment opportunities, people are taking matters into their own hands. But the idea of starting a new business from scratch, especially during a global economic downturn, can be […] More

Any business comes with an element of risk, but with a proven system and support, the chances of success become higher, and this has been one of the main selling points of franchising. However, despite having demonstrated practices in place and immediate support from franchisors, the advent of COVID-19 sent shockwaves that left no industry […] More