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Celebrate African brands with AFRENAI

Celebrate African brands with AFRENAI

Don’t miss Foxcroft’s extended Spring special

Vaslav: A demanding performance at The Fugard

Faultless dining at Tryn at Steenberg

The perfect festive pantomime – Three Blind Mice at Gate69

Getting ready for Black Friday with Superbalist

Celebrate African brands with AFRENAI

Getting ready for Black Friday with Superbalist

candice.bresler

Digital Editor by day, blogger by night. Quite fond of pretty dresses and wooded Chardonnay, often at the same time.

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I recently discovered @afrenai - an online marketplace for well-made, conscious brands across Africa, that allows you to shop local, ethical brands. As we enter the season of gifting, I encourage you to do so more consiously – reconsidering the brands we support and making more conscious, intentional purchasing decisions. I recently discovered @array_the_label and @deityskin - both beautiful, South African brands that I think quite a few people would like to find lying under the tree this year.

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Because sadly, I can’t wear sequins every day, here’s a pretty standard Monday-to-Friday look to balance things out.

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‘Tis the season.

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Because, who else could I trust to run to for a dress for the black-tie @dinersclubsa Winemaker of the Year Awards besides @rufftung? #DCWinemaker

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It’s been 24 hours, and I’m still on a high from yesterday’s #EatOutAwards. I was privileged to attend for the second consecutive year - and, apart from a wonderful 8 hours in a room filled with the best food and chefs in the country - it will always go down as one of the most special days, possibly of my life. Because, finally, for the first time - I was there to witness my favorites; the team and restaurant I have adored for years: @lacolombect take the number one spot. They are officially the Best Restaurant in South Africa, and I could not be more thrilled for the team. I know how hard they’ve worked for this, and how well-deserved it is. It was an honor to celebrate this incredible day with them.

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The biggest event on my annual calendar, it’s the #eatoutawards and I’m 💯 ready. Well, apart from the knot in my stomach and cold sweats. Let’s just say it’s a big day. 📸: @sbphotocpt

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#strongertogether 🏆🇿🇦

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Catching up on so many blog posts - mainly featuring restaurants we’ve been feasting at over the past few weeks - and, thought it was time to share a few snaps of our lunch at Tryn at Steenberg. Previously Catharina’s, it’s refined, chic and above all - delicious. @kerrykilpin is at the helm, and has created a truly faultless dining experience.

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I feel like all my years of sabrage observation and research have finally paid off! First time, and whoosh🍾

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Already one tequila down on this fake Friday. Ended a three-week video project today - 21 videos down and properly exhausted. Lucky to work with the most wonderful team, but this part-time video producer needs some wine and a little @gate69ct fun in her life tonight. I’m ready.