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The optimistic BUTTER + SKY “world” from Plascon’s 2026 Colour Forecast provides a breath of lightness to lift your mood

March 31, 2026

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Expansive, uplifting and radiant, Butter + Sky celebrates light in all its forms. This “world” of colour is one of four inspiring worlds within Plascon’s ‘HAND, [...]

Don’t overlook these areas when weather-proofing your home

March 31, 2026

Before the seasons shift, autumn is a valuable window to protect your home from issues that only become obvious once winter is fully underway. Whether your home is heading [...]

Fashion + Candy: A world of colour where pop culture meets high-gloss escapism

March 31, 2026

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The next chapter of the Plascon Colour Forecast for 2026 radiates unapologetic confidence. Labelled Fashion + Candy, this is a world of colour shaped by movement, nightlife [...]

New year, new rooms: Plascon explores several interior design directions set to shape South African homes in 2026

January 31, 2026

A new year often sparks a desire to reset our surroundings. But in 2026, that refresh goes deeper than aesthetics. Interior design is moving away from perfection and polish, [...]

In 2025, Vinimark’s International team explored fresh frontiers for South African wine while adapting to shifts in the global market.

December 8, 2025

In 2025, Vinimark continued to explore fresh frontiers for South African wine while adapting to a global market that has become more competitive and more unpredictable. Even [...]

HAND, made: Plascon’s directional new colour forecast for 2026 focuses on the transformative power of the human touch

December 1, 2025

Orchard and Blooms PLASCON Colour Forecast As our initial fascination with all things AI begins to normalise, 2026 welcomes a refocus on all things human. In compiling its [...]

Banish rust with Plascon’s newly launched EndRust Anti-Rust Primer

December 1, 2025

Rust should never be underestimated. It is a real hazard when it comes to the upkeep of properties, making it that much harder to maintain their value – not to mention [...]

Small changes, big impact: Plascon and partners renew Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s oncology ward

December 1, 2025

Oncology wards are where cancer patients spend some of their toughest days. At the under-served Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, this critical zone has been [...]

Vinimark named South Africa’s #1 wine distributor and top 3 alcohol distributor at 2025 Advantage Awards

October 24, 2025

Vinimark, South Africa’s leading independent wine distributor, has been named the number one wine distributor in the country and among the top three alcohol distributors [...]

Hands that shape hope: Zizamele Ceramics wins Empowerment Award at the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards 2025

October 24, 2025

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At the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, a vibrant cohort of creators is shaping more than just clay, they’re shaping futures. Zizamele Ceramics has transformed [...]

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