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A New Take On Classic
Jozi North

A New Take On Classic

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Modern Greek eatery GRK has opened its doors in Sandton, offering an exciting modern twist on a classic Greek street food – the…

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A BUZZ WITH BENEFITS
Jozi North

A BUZZ WITH BENEFITS

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Aizoa Botanicals was created as a complimentary drink for the life you desire to live. As a result of lockdown lows and burnout,…

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THE SELFRIDGES OF SA TO OPEN IN ROSEBANK
Jozi North

THE SELFRIDGES OF SA TO OPEN IN ROSEBANK

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ We Are EGG has launched its second department store at the ZONE at Rosebank, bringing an award-winning experiential department store to the City…

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RESCUING FOOD FILLING BELLIES
Explore

RESCUING FOOD FILLING BELLIES

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ With almost 20 million people in South Africa going to sleep on an empty stomach every night, SA Harvest is on a mission…

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GET CREATIVE WITH ROSEBANK’S INSTANATION
Inspiration

GET CREATIVE WITH ROSEBANK’S INSTANATION

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ But putting yourself out there and creating something meaningful, thoughtful and that you can be proudof takes a lot of confidence, vulnerability and…

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What’s Hot – Cape Town
Cape Town

What’s Hot – Cape Town

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Our round-up of what’s not-tobe-missed this month! CULTURE VULTURE Join Kate Crane Briggs of Culture Connect for a Salt River street art tour.…

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Feeling Continental
Cape Town

Feeling Continental

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Cape Town’s city centre gets a shot of European flair with two brand-new eateries. IMAGES: SAM LINSELL The Bailey Set in a historic…

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JUMP AROUND
Cape Town

JUMP AROUND

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@As we all know, the weather is touch and go in the Mother City – and when you have kids to entertain, you’ll need…

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My Cape Town
Cape Town

My Cape Town

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ KAFUI ANWOONOR :: IMAGES: MICHEL APPIAH Yoga instructor and entrepreneur Kafui Awoonor believes that yoga should be accessible to all and started her…

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Get Caffeinated… Locally
Cape Town

Get Caffeinated… Locally

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Looking for the freshest coffee in the ‘burbs? Here’s our pick of three local coffee roasteries in the Southern Suburbs area. I LOVE…

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