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Original Mandela pastel and gold-encased stone from Madiba’s dynamite hilltop grave will be among treasures auctioned to fund Qunu demo farm & other charities, says Dr Maki Mandela As the world celebrates 100 years since his birth, discussing the private moments with her father Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela, explaining his spirituality …

Soft white snowfall on Christmas Day is a real scene-stealer but the months before and after the powdery magic give the northern hemisphere winter a bad name: sludgy ice mixed with mud tracked all over your living room and grey skies as dull and endless as left-over turkey. Luckily, there’s …

Petrolheads and watch lovers to the core, a trait shared by most of the international distributors, the founders of REC Watches decided to incorporate the two serious passions – with a twist. Every watch tells a story Every single REC timepiece incorporates salvaged and recycled parts from iconic vehicles or …

With the recent lacklustre performance in cryptocurrencies and poor interest rates, investors are looking for new asset classes. Property, wine and art have become popular investment assets of late and the 2018 Knight Frank Luxury Index shows surprising growth potential in watches and classic cars. In 2017, art was almost …

Lagos is the Los Angeles of Africa. Home to a plethora of the continent’s rich and famous, gated communities, a thriving film industry nicknamed Nollywood, and the Motherland’s biggest consumers of champagne. A city where designer labels matter, the car you drive (or get chauffeured in) affects your social rank, and …

As we head into South Africa’s most sun-soaked of seasons, we drink in our favourite stays in the country’s wine-making, food-loving heartland In this impressive corner of South Africa, mountains run high and pockets run deep. There’s world-class food and wine, of course, plated up around Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, but it’s …

According to the latest AfrAsia Bank South Africa Wealth Report, South Africa has the highest levels of total wealth and is home to 43 600 high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) – individuals who hold net assets of at least US$1 million. With a significant annual increase of 8%, these HNWI currently hold …

To Hublot, it symbolises a connection between the past and the present to bring us the future While social media is a ubiquitous communication tool for most around the world, some do not have access to such luxury. Two great men in the realm of football have recently turned that …

In this article, we will discuss all the different traits that make such a piece a must-have and help you select the best one. The pearl necklace has been an embodiment of luxury and glamour for millennia. The jewellery market offers a lot of varied product options nowadays, which means …

From social events to chilling with the bros, here is the annual account of the most handsome dress pieces that will put you on the fast lane to impress. There is no one size fits all guide to buying watches. Simply because there are so many watch families and brands …

Then as in now, the new Patek Philippe ladies’ Twenty~4 Automatic marks a successful milestone in feminine finesse, catering to the needs of modern women. Pursuing mercurial personalities and hearts of whimsy are precarious endeavours and yet, Patek Philippe has a long history of catering to the exquisite creatures we call women. Today, at a …

“Compared to the global fashion industry, Lesotho’s fashion industry remains relatively at infancy”, Mahadi Granier, Founder and CEO of Lesotho Fashion Industry. “Despite the rise of talent within the fashion domain, the lack of a formalized showcasing infrastructure that aims to bring to the forefront, the country’s artistic brilliance to …

Luxury villas with all the trimmings… Amp up family holidays and friendly get-together’s with butlers, helipads and the utmost privacy. There are luxury villas, and then there are ‘villas’ that crank cosseting up to the max. They have all the extras – especially those you don’t need – up-to-the-minute tech, …

Luxury is in the midst of a deep digital transformation that goes beyond the shift in luxury retail. High-end brands now have access to innovative new means to reach and engage their affluent audience. New opportunities arise as luxury brands speak directly to their customers and position their offering in …

Technology continues to evolve and more precisely 4K TV screens whose precision is ever growing, always more advanced and larger. If outdoor screens are already immense, C SEED Company has decided to focus on individuals, offering them the largest 4K LED TV screen: C SEED 262. WORLD RECORD C SEED already …