It’s not just green issues, greening communities and inspiring sustainable lifestyles. Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol have launched their annual Stationery Drive campaign; a project born from seeing thousands of children going to school without so much as a pencil.

Ocean Basket just keeps surfing along on the crest of a winning wave!

Last month alone, South Africa’s favourite seafood restaurant won yet another five awards, setting an unprecedented record of almost 40 consumer awards in just 17 years.

Russell Hobbs Lifestyle Club hosted Nelson Mandela's executive chef, Ms Xoliswa Ndoyiya, at an exclusive event in Rosebank recently. VIP guests got the ins-and-outs of Madiba's favourite dishes. Ms Ndoyiya speaks with much love and passion for her job, "When I first started making coffee for Tata, it was as early as 3.30m but now it is a little later, she says with a giggle. An everyday favourite is oxtail curry with samp and beans and chicken liver pate.

The biggest names in kids’ (0-16 years) apparel will arrive in South African stores in winter 2013. South African BEE fashion powerhouse The LA Group has signed up with Children’s brand heavyweight, Haddad, to secure the rights to supply Sub-Saharan Africa with Converse, Jordan and Nike Action kids’ apparel.

Well-known animal lover, Vivienne Tothill has died at the age of 76 at her home in Johannesburg. Best known for her Saturday morning radio programme since 1980, when she started “Animal Carnival” on Springbok Radio for the SABC, Vivienne won the hearts and attention of pet lovers all over Southern Africa.

“Under the Tree” - a special pop-up children’s bookstore - has magically appeared just in time for Christmas in the Skoobs Theatre of Books shop at Montecasino, in Fourways, Johannesburg.
Books make the most meaningful Christmas gifts, but sometimes the choice is overwhelming.