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		<title>Ronald Muchatuta explores rhythm, memory and sound in new solo exhibition, ‘Revisiting’</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sensory fragments like sounds and smells activate memory patterns that reconnect us with people, places and histories long after the moment has passed. It is in this space between recollection and experience that Zimbabwean-born Cape Town-based artist Ronald Muchatuta&#8217;s latest solo exhibition, ‘Revisiting’, takes shape. Presented at HUB Gallery, the exhibition includes a series of interactive mosaic and soundtrack artworks constructed from beads, thread and found materials. The works are embedded with a QR code that, when scanned, activates an online sound piece shaped through AI-assisted composition by the artist, and informed by African rhythmic traditions, electronic music, and improvisational structures. The generated sound transforms the artworks from static objects into living, time-based encounters. Through this interplay of physical materials and digital sound experience, Muchatuta considers how cultural memory is carried, stored and reactivated across generations. Reflecting on the exhibition, the artist describes the works as: ‘Neither archive nor invention, but a conversation between memory and possibility.’  This statement captures the central tension within ‘Revisiting’. While the objects are tactile and labour-intensive, rooted in material traditions and hand-making (including mosaic and found objects, such as traditional baskets and masks), the soundtrack compositions introduce a contemporary layer of interpretation and transmission. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting to know Liandra Kotzé, Vinimark’s Brand Portfolio Director</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Liandra Kotzé joined Vinimark as Brand Portfolio Director at the start of 2026, she brought more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry, spanning finance, brand strategy, commercial leadership and customer marketing. But beyond her extensive industry experience, Liandra brings a thoughtful perspective on where South African wine stands today and where it needs to go next. From evolving consumer expectations and innovation to the enduring power of storytelling in wine, we sat down with Liandra to learn more about the person behind the role, her vision for Vinimark’s portfolio and what she believes the South African wine industry needs to embrace to stay relevant. 1. Why did you want to join Vinimark? Vinimark represents some of the most respected and diverse wine brands in South Africa. What drew me in was the opportunity to work across such a powerful portfolio and to influence how these brands grow. After years of working within brand houses, the idea of shaping a portfolio at this scale, with a strong commercial lens and close connection to both producers and the trade, felt like a natural next step. Vinimark is also a business that understands the importance of relationships, a value [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;North Bound&#039;: From the Overberg to Tunisia, Rentia Retief&#8217;s new solo exhibition at Sisonke Gallery charts a journey of belonging</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sisonke Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel is pleased to present ‘North Bound’, a solo exhibition by Western Cape artist Rentia Retief. On show from 3 June to 31 July 2026, the exhibition marks another significant chapter in Retief’s evolving exploration of place, memory and the emotional life of the natural world. The exhibition was born from a transformative experience: an artist residency in Tunisia, on the northernmost tip of the African continent. For Retief, who grew up in the Overberg (not far from Africa’s southernmost point) this journey was significantly personal. North Bound brings together works made during that residency and in its aftermath, alongside paintings inspired by recent travels through the Northern Cape and Limpopo. The title carries both literal and metaphorical weight. It references the ancient route of Africa’s earliest human migrations (the great northward trek from the southern tip of the continent) and it speaks to Retief’s own heritage as someone of Northern European descent, living and belonging in the South of Africa. ‘The physical and cultural contrast between these spaces was a personal journey of finding a sense of belonging within Africa as a South African,’ she says. Underpinning the exhibition is the concept of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chenin Blanc: From workhorse to world stage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s most underestimated grape has become its greatest global statement For decades, Chenin Blanc was treated as an afterthought. It was the grape you planted for yield, not for legacy – cropped heavily, sent to co-ops, often destined for distillation. Reliable, yes. Respected, no. And yet, today, Chenin Blanc stands as South Africa’s defining varietal, not just locally, but on the global stage. It’s a wine of precision, place and potential. What changed was not the grape. It was the belief in what it could be. At Vinimark, we see this as one of South Africa’s most compelling wine stories. From workhorse to opportunity For much of its history, Chenin Blanc served a functional role in the industry. As Winemaker Anthony Sanvido of DeMorgenzon puts it, it was ‘the workhorse’, often cropped for volume and diverted to distillation. But that same history created an unexpected advantage. Many of South Africa’s most prized Chenin vineyards exist today because they were never replanted – and growers who couldn’t afford to replace them preserved what would become the backbone of the country’s old-vine movement. The real shift came in the 1990s. Winemakers like Ken Forrester began challenging convention by tasting together, sharing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The recipe for three decades of business success? For ORMS, it’s all about celebrating people, both on its 30th birthday and every day…</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beyond creating jobs and driving economic activity, local enterprises strengthen communities by keeping money circulating close to home, building personal customer relationships and offering services tailored to local needs. Their impact is both commercial and deeply human; yet they rarely receive the recognition afforded to multinational corporations and global brands. For an independent business to survive, let alone thrive, over several decades is no small feat. Western Cape-based photographic, printing and framing specialist ORMS, which was founded in 1996, is a success story worthy of our attention. Especially when you consider its humble beginnings. It all began in the small home garage belonging to Mike Ormrod, who’d been a dedicated shutterbug since his days at school.  This early love for photography led him to become a commercial professional, starting out in Cape Town before relocating to London to work for independent photographic retailer Wallace Heaton. It was his return to the Mother City that prompted the opening of the first ORMS store, which burgeoned into an outlet at Cavendish Square shopping centre followed by a flagship store on Roeland Street in the CBD, which is still open today.  Since then, the company has grown into one of the country’s leading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have your say: V&amp;A Waterfront People’s Choice Award voting is now open</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The finalists are in. Now it’s over to the people &#8211; again! The V&#38;A Waterfront is calling on the public to vote for their favourite eatery, store and small business in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards. Whether it’s the café that nails your flat white every time, or the sushi spot where they know your usual, this award honours the places that turn everyday visits into something meaningful. Earlier this month, hundreds of nominations poured in from shoppers, diners and V&#38;A Waterfront regulars, and the top five most-nominated restaurants, stores and small businesses have been selected as finalists. ‘The People’s Choice Award is all about celebrating the places that leave a lasting impression,’ says Alex Kabalin, Executive Manager of Retail at the V&#38;A Waterfront. ‘These finalists have earned their spot because they consistently connect with their customers, and we’re excited to see who takes the crown.’ Finalists in each category are as follows: Restaurants Quay Four  Spur  Ocean Basket Willoughby &#38; Co Tashas  Stores Koco Bino  Lakrids by Bulow Woolworths Nicci Boutique  H&#38;M  Small Businesses HintHunt  Lelo&#8217;s Tasty Foods  Mia Mélange Spirit Jewellery  Afrikoa  One winner in each category will walk away with the title of 2025 People’s Choice Award [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love of People: Mentorship and Diversity in the Wine Industry. From representation to real power.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across the Cape Winelands, a quiet shift is gaining momentum, one rooted in mentorship, ownership and community development. It’s a shift that’s not just reshaping who gets to be part of the wine industry, but how they thrive within it. For too long, knowledge of wine was something passed around the same tables through informal apprenticeships, family networks, and closed-door connections. For many black South Africans, this meant not just exclusion from ownership, but exclusion from understanding: terroir, varietals, markets, culture. But change is happening, and mentorship is at the heart of it. Because wine, after all, isn’t learned in isolation. It’s passed hand to hand, cellar to cellar, harvest to harvest. And when mentorship is structured, intentional, and inclusive, it becomes a powerful bridge across the barriers that have long held the industry back. The results? Transformational, not just for individuals, but for the industry’s future. Phil Bowes, Manager of Inclusive Growth Strategies at SA Wine, shares that the sector now supports 107 black-owned wine brands, up by 50% in just ten years, alongside 81 black-owned farms spanning grape production, logistics, and retail. But more than the numbers, it’s the capability that’s grown: a generation of better technically equipped [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A new &#8216;family’ of dark and deep colours arrives to bring depth and sophistication to your space</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In line with the growing luxe design trend, use dark colours to give you that rich-toned, Roman-inspired Regency reboot. Deep tones and dramatic hues help connect our desire for elegance with a celebration of history and heritage. To help you express this contemporary direction in your home, Plascon has released a ‘family’ of deep and dramatic colours that is part of its annual colour forecast for 2025.  Dark is one of four distinct families featured in the forecast, which also includes the Bright, Natural and Neutral families, each with their own colourways. The forecast itself carries the overarching theme of hybridity and invites homeowners to make their own choices. Plascon’s Dark family draws its inspiration from historical opulence and modern innovation and reflects a perfect harmony of classic charm and contemporary flair. The colours stand out with their striking, refined shades that work hard both as eye-catching accents or when used for an entire dramatically-hued room. ‘Whether used as details to add depth or full-blown statement features, the Dark family infuses any space with an opulent allure that is sophisticated and deeply connected to the evolving design sensibilities of South Africa,’ says Kristel Dreyer, Brand Marketing Manager at Kansai Plascon.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Groundbreaking Grounded Practice extended until 12 October 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Heritage Month head out to Spier Wine Farm’s historic Old Wine Cellar for ‘Grounded Practice’ – a landmark ceramics exhibition on until 12 October 2025. Curated by Tamlin Blake, Chief Curator at Spier Arts Trust, the exhibition features 63 ceramic artworks by 42 artists from across South Africa – each one thoughtfully selected to explore themes of stability, sustainability, and self-reflection. ‘Grounded Practice’ offers more than a showcase of beautiful objects, it’s a timely conversation about what it means to feel rooted in a world of change. Rather than dictate a theme from the outset, Blake waited to see what ideas emerged organically from the artists’ submissions.  “What came through, almost overwhelmingly, was a sense of instability – personally, politically, environmentally,” she explains. “Many artists were using their practice to find their footing again, to reestablish a sense of balance and belonging. That’s where the title ‘Grounded Practice’ comes from.” The Power of Clay Central to this year’s exhibition is the material itself. “Clay is a potent and enduring material in human civilisation,” Blake explains. “It’s often seen as a metaphor for creativity, malleability, and human potential. But once it’s fired and becomes ceramic, it also represents permanence and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retail powered by insight: How the V&amp;A Waterfront is leading with data (and celebrating those who do)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The V&#38;A Waterfront, located in the heart of Cape Town and with Table Mountain as its backdrop, is one of Africa’s most visited destinations, receiving more than 25 million visits from locals and tourists annually. But it’s not just location that makes a retail destination iconic, it’s also foresight – making bold decisions backed by robust data and recognising the retailers who evolve alongside them. That dual strategy is playing out in the form of the V&#38;A Waterfront’s award-winning retail ecosystem, and in its increasingly powerful data platform, developed in partnership with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), launched in 2023. ‘We knew we had a lot of data,’ says Alex Kabalin, Executive Manager of Retail at the V&#38;A Waterfront, ‘but until recently, we weren’t using it as well as we could to support our tenants. That’s changed.’ A data-driven retail ecosystem Thanks to the PwC Insights programme, the V&#38;A Waterfront now collects and analyses over 11 million transactions over a six-month period, from card swipes that are completely anonymous and compliant with the POPI Act and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). These insights include country of origin, and location and time of spend. The result is a living map of how and when [...]]]></description>
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