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The most anticipated car of 2018 and, quite possibly, the most anticipated Rolls-Royce of all time has just landed in SA. Named after the largest diamond ever discovered which now resides in the British Crown jewels, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan is an all-terrain high-bodied car that makes the idea of authentic, luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time. “The launch of a new Rolls-Royce model is always a seminal moment in the luxury industry. Today we are setting a new standard by creating a new class of motoring and motor car for customers who are well-connected, highly mobile and have a global perspective,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer, Chairman of Rolls-Royce, adding, “They want a new type of motor car that gives them unbounded access in ultimate luxury. Cullinan is that motor car.” Contemporary and functional in its design, the Cullinan gains iconic status in the face of increasingly bland…

The city is busy. It hums and pulsates with an urgency that drives all Joburgers. We work hard, we stay up late, and we do whatever it takes to get to the end goal. But let’s be honest, everyone needs some peace and quiet, a bit of rest and an escape on occasion. A chance to switch off and recharge the batteries – yours and your phones! We recently took a trip out to the picturesque Tau Game Lodge, located on the border of Botswana and within the well-known Madikwe Game Reserve. Roughly a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg (barring any roadworks or slow trucks ahead of you) this is the ideal long weekend or even week-long stay spot, that caters perfectly for those thirsty for bush sunsets, chilled vibes, big game and minimal cell phone signal. There are no less than 27 major species of game that roam around the…

One of our favourite Italian restaurants has to be Jamie’s Italian located in Melrose Arch, we love the double volume dining area, and the mix of wooden tables and tiled walkways, and the fact that the kitchen is fully open, allowing the public a chance to catch a glimpse in to the buzz of the kitchen – which it certainly does do when it is busy! Jamies has been serving up yummy Italian nosh for a few years now, and have just issued a few changes to their highly popular menu. The thing that is so exciting about this menu change is that this is the first Jamie’s to deviate from the well known international standardised menu – and incorporate not only more local foods, but also uses sustainable ingredients sourced locally – thereby not only ensuring that the menu remains consistent, but also in some cases reducing the cost…

We love good wine, and sharing good wine with friends and family, but an experience with the aptly named KWV collection titled ‘The Mentors’ is one that you will certainly not forget. Studying anything from a Mentor is always a great idea, and when it comes to wine drinking, we support this theory 100%! The winemaking team at KWV, under the guidance of wine maker Izele van Blerk realised that the boundary-breaking approach in The Mentors cellar was leading to remarkable terroir-driven wines that deserved their own spot light from the other KWV offerings. The first wines were bottled in 2006, but it was in 2009 that The Mentors range prepared it’s wings for flight. Although they now produce a staple portfolio of eight wines, the winemaking team have the enviable freedom of pursuing innovative new varietals and blends from every harvest – taking their cue from the vineyards. The…

If you love all things beautiful, including classic and vintage cars – then you will want to make sure to diarise 10 – 12 August this year as Africa’s Premier Automotive show – the 3rd Concours d’Elegance – heads to the prestigious and beautiful Steyn City Parkland Residence. Attending a Concours d’Elegance is a great way to see rare and pristine vehicles from an earlier era of motoring, but for the average enthusiast, it’s hard to fathom what it takes for a car to just be able to show up to a Concours – not to mention driving off with the Best in Show Award. The fascination and enthralment of owning such a car is usually amplified when participating into a Concours d’Elegance, an occasion where prestigious vehicles are displayed and judged, usually held at automobile shows. The very first Concours was held in Italy in 1929, and the prestige…

You could have heard a pin drop in the press conference this morning when Patrice Motsepe and Naomi Campbell announced the official line up for one of the worlds most highly anticipated concerts, The Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 being held in Johannesburg this December. In what would have been Tata Madiba’s 100th year, this concert is something really special, and follows the principals of getting the community involved in making change where they live – by helping to eradicate poverty, climate change and water and sanitation issues – basic services that should be supplied to everyone. The festival will be Headlined by Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid. “Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest examples of resistance, patience, and forgiveness that our world will ever know. It is our great…

Keeping ahead of the game is one thing, but we do love it that Cadbury chocolates keep evolving with their campaigns and activations. Enter the Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly which is encouraging fans to #GetBubblified through a fun new and playful look including a digital campaign where fans can create their very own Bubblified beats. The refreshed look and vibrant new wrapper is designed to give the much loved aerated chocolate – Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly range a more contemporary feeling of bubblified fun. This trendy colour palette, pops out on shelf like spontaneous shared moments with friends. Celebrate this exciting change with Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly and show us your bubbly side by mixing your own bubblified beats to share with your friends on cadbury.co.za . The online platform allows you to mix up different sounds, from beatboxing to acapella, for an amazing Bubbly Beat. The final beats can…

Since late last year, The Four Seasons The Westcliff have been hosting a specially curated programme of arts and culture events, called “Art on the Hill” which is proving popular with locals and visitors alike. As the months have passed the hotel’s arts and cultural programme has expanded and diversified to the point where it now constitutes a full calendar of events deserving of its own dedicated web portal. The website, www.artonthehill.co.za, includes not just full details of the programme, but also a simple, accessible and convenient way for hotel guests and Johannesburg residents to book their place at the events of their choice. Not just a beautiful hotel with breath taking views, Four Seasons The Westcliff is now also an experiential cultural and artistic destination – the home of a unique new engagement with the city’s artistic and cultural life, as well as with select international performers. Art on…

Thanks to the team at Travelstart, who gave us some rather cool insider info about travel trends and popular spots around the world and South Africa. We find it intriguing as to where people love to travel to, and why. Their analysis was done between January 2017 and June 2018 and used over 800 000 bookings to show the most popular air routes, and declining and breakout destinations. South African’s Top 5 International Destinations 2018 1. Harare (Zimbabwe) 2. London (UK) 3. Windhoek (Namibia) 4. Mauritius 5. New York City (U.S.A.) Harare’s breakout growth this year, and outranking London and New York, which have always been really popular spots may be a result of the changing political climate in Zimbabwe. South Africans Top 5 Domestic Destinations 2018 1. Cape Town 2. Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo Airport) 3. Durban 4. Johannesburg (Lanseria Airport) 5. Port Elizabeth Since 2014, there has been little…

We are thick in the middle of winter, and yet another cold front hit us last night, and to be honest all we can think about here at Sandton Magazine is keeping warm and cozy, but  even though one may be ‘blomming’ on the couch in a blanket – that is absolutely no excuse to not be doing it in style. Just saying. Well known retail store @home has us google eyed about their 2018 Autumn/Winter Collection. This year, the range carries the key theme of ‘Cosy Comforts’ and is inspired by South Africans’ ability to bring their own unique sense of warmth into any Winter. “All our ranges are very considered and considerate of people’s personal style preferences – it truly is about sourcing and offering products that can create spaces that make people feel ‘at home’ in their own homes,” says Mélanie Bekker, Marketing Manager of @home. “Autumn/Winter…