Leari Lifestyles

RENEWED FOCUS ON LOCALISED PROCUREMENT AT UPCOMING BUY LOCAL SUMMIT & EXPO

The importance of increased localised procurement and consumer spend will come under the spotlight at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo, which is taking place in the backdrop of debilitating tariff hikes that the Donald Trump-led administration has slapped on South African exports to the United States. The imposition of 30% tariff increases […]

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AFRICA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF POLO PRODUCTION

Kariega – 2026 marks a significant milestone year for Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) as the company celebrates 75 years in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega plant. The Polo story in South Africa began in 1996 with the launch of the Polo Classic, a four-door sedan which bridged the gap […]

WINE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE SHINES AT THE ANNUAL WINE HARVEST COMMEMORATIVE EVENT

The annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event once again celebrated five esteemed role players in the South African wine industry who have paved the way forward by setting standards of commendable excellence. This prestigious event also blessed the season’s new grape harvest while commemorating the birth of the South African wine industry 367 years ago in […]

VALENTINO GARAVANI AND VANS THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION

Following the success of the first collaboration launched in September 2025, Maison Valentino presents the Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers from the Cruise 2026 collection by Creative Director Alessandro Michele. This new release introduces six styles that seamlessly merge Valentino’s unmistakable design codes with Vans’ legendary Slip-On silhouette. Rooted in Vans’ heritage, the Classic Slip-On […]

BINANCE PAY BRINGS CRYPTO PAYMENTS TO 650,000 SA MERCHANTS

Binance Pay, the leading cryptocurrency payment platform, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Scan To Pay, a prominent digital payment network in South Africa. This collaboration will enable over 650,000 Scan To Pay merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments via Binance Pay, significantly expanding crypto spending opportunities across the country. This partnership adds to […]

OFFICIAL RENAMING FOR TIME SQUARE HOTEL IN PRETORIA

South African’s first to receive three different gradings in one building The Maslow Time Square has been officially renamed Time Square Hotel, in a strategic move to enhance brand identity and manage guest perceptions.  “While our name is changing, guests can be assured our ownership, management, and commitment to delivering exceptional service remain the same,” says […]

LOVE, MUSIC, AND CONNECTION TAKE CENTER STAGE WITH BUCIE, NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER,AND DJ KENT AT THE SOIREE BY STELLA ARTOIS: LOVERS EDITION

This month of love, Stella Artois returns with its highly anticipated Stella Artois The Soirée: Lovers’ Edition, taking place on 21 February at Toadbury Hall, Johannesburg. A premium day-to-night lifestyle experience, the Soirée brings together music, food, and culture, curated for those who believe curated for those who believe that moments worth more are thoughtfully […]

SECURE YOUR PLACE AT AFRICA’S LEADING ART FAIR

With just weeks to go before doors open, anticipation is building for the 13th edition of Investec Cape Town Art Fair, returning to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 20–22 February 2026. Widely recognised as the largest and most influential art fair on the continent, the fair brings together the world’s leading galleries, artists, curators […]

TABLE FOR TWO: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and it’s time to clink glasses, share plates and make reservations worth dressing up for. Whether you’re planning a first date or simply looking for an excuse to eat well with someone special, South Africa’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops. From an open-air cinema experience under the stars […]

JETOUR T2 ANNOUNCED AS SA CAR OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Just three months after launching in South Africa, Jetour’s new T2 has already built a growing customer base, attracted significant media attention and this week the Jetour T2 was announced as a finalist in the South African Car of the Year awards. Having already sold over 1500 vehicles in South Africa alone, the Jetour T2 […]