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No longer is a decent instant coffee or a drip machine good enough, we now have machines that grind, blend and froth milk.
CONVENIENCE

The high cost of convenience: Buying gadgets to fix our lives

Convenience is now a massive South African market. As smart tech takes over our homes, we explore whether automating our daily routines is actually worth it.

  • Willem van de Putte
4 min read
Remember when a drink of water was simple? A look at giant bottles, hydration myths, and how much you really need.
HYDRATION

The hydration hype: Is your giant water bottle actually doing anything?

Remember when quenching your thirst just meant finding a hosepipe? Today, hydration is a fashion statement - complete with a pastel tumbler and a personality to match.

  • Willem van de Putte
5 min read
Farm-style estates have become one of South Africa's fastest-growing residential trends, providing families with a unique lifestyle with the security and amenities of estate living.
PROPERTY

Off-grid, secure and coastal: The evolution of South Africa’s farm-style estates

No more choosing between the Midlands and the ocean. How coastal farm estates are giving semigrating families the space, safety, and fresh air they actually want.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
3 min read
Some of today's hobbies exist partly or entirely online, while others combine the digital and physical worlds.
HOBBIES

The return of the hobby: How games, LEGO and nostalgic crafts are thriving

Why parents and teens are ditching constant screen scrolling to reconnect over physical collectibles, competitive gaming leagues, and shared hands-on pastimes.

  • Willem van de Putte
6 min read