Firstwatch Whisky Scores Silver at World Whisky Masters 2026
South African whisky brand Firstwatch Whisky has added another international accolade to its name, taking home a Silver medal in the Blended category at The Spirits Business World Whisky Masters 2026. The recognition puts the locally marketed brand back on the international awards stage, following its Gold medal win at the same competition in 2022. […]
A Dinner Worth Dressing Up For at Four Seasons DIFC
Some dinners are simply about eating. Others are about the setting, the atmosphere, the company and, of course, what eventually lands on the table. Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai managed to bring all of those things together. Located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre, the hotel has the kind […]
What’s Your Coffee-losophy? NESCAFÉ wants South Africans to spill the beans
How do you take your coffee? Because apparently, there is a whole philosophy behind that cup. Two spoons or one? Sugar or no sugar? Milk first or last? And, perhaps most importantly, how hot is too hot? Coffee may look simple, but ask someone how they take theirs and you could get a very detailed […]
The 11th Floor brings its signature flavours to Restaurant Week XXL
Johannesburg is a city that moves quickly. Lunch is often squeezed between meetings, deadlines and everything else competing for attention. The 11th Floor is suggesting we slow things down. From 25 September to 1 November 2026, the Bedfordview restaurant will take part in Restaurant Week XXL, offering a specially curated two-course lunch menu for R700 […]
McDonald’s South Africa Is Bringing Global Fan-Favourite Menu Items to Your Local Drive-Thru
Ever scrolled through TikTok and wished you could try those McDonald’s menu items everyone overseas keeps talking about? Well, you no longer need a passport. McDonald’s South Africa has launched World Menu Heist, a limited-time campaign that’s bringing some of the fast-food giant’s most popular international menu items to local restaurants. The idea is simple: […]
McDonald’s Brings FIFA World Cup Fever To South Africa With Collectibles, Watch Parties, And Family Fun
Football fans across South Africa have another reason to get excited this FIFA World Cup season. McDonald’s South Africa has launched a nationwide campaign that combines football, food and family entertainment, giving supporters plenty of ways to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event. At the centre of the campaign is the limited-edition FIFA World Cup™ […]
SPAR Turns Everyday Shopping into a Celebration of Women
A month after its national rollout, SPAR’s limited-edition fruit juice packaging is already making waves on shelves; not just for its bold look, but for the powerful message behind it. Launched in March and running through to October 2026, the refreshed design across SPAR’s 100% Long-Life Fruit Juice range transforms a simple grocery staple into […]
McDonald’s SA Launches National Breakfast Day with R10 Deal for Customers
Nationwide breakfast celebration kicks off McDonald’s South Africa has officially announced the return of its National Breakfast Day, with the 2026 edition rolling out in phases across the country. The campaign began on 16 March with early access for app users and will culminate in a nationwide celebration on 18 March 2026, when customers across […]
House of BNG Hosts First Luxury Retreat to Celebrate New Mimosa Launch
A celebration set in the Cape Winelands The inaugural Retreat at the House of BNG brought together luxury, lifestyle and celebration in the scenic Franschhoek Cape Winelands earlier this month. Held at the elegant La Paris Estate on 7 March 2026, the brunch-style gathering marked the launch of the brand’s newest offering, the House of […]
TOPS! Reinvents the Liquor Store Experience with ‘Kulchas’ Concept
A shift from product shelves to real-life occasions For years, buying alcohol often meant walking through long aisles packed with options but little guidance. Now, TOPS! at SPAR is experimenting with a different approach, one that focuses less on the product itself and more on the moment people are shopping for. Instead of asking customers […]