Leari Lifestyles

WHAT’S REALLY IN YOUR VINEGAR? 

A recent national survey conducted by WhyFive, a strategic consumer insight consultancy, has revealed widespread confusion among South African consumers about vinegar – particularly the difference between naturally fermented and imitation vinegar.  With over 1,700 respondents across income and age groups, the findings show that only 24% of consumers clearly understand the distinction, while nearly a […]

THE SUV SET TO TAKE SOUTH AFRICA BY STORM: JETOUR GEARS UP FOR LAUNCH OF T-SERIES

South Africa’s SUV market is booming, new car sales are increasing and with a winning combination of service excellence, quality vehicles, and a keen understanding of local consumer needs, Jetour has fast established itself as a brand on the up. With growing month-on-month sales, including a standout September 2025 which saw the brand sell more […]

SAVE ON YOUR LAUNDRY THIS SUMMER WITH SAMSUNG WASHING MACHINES

Summer days mean more time outdoors, hiking or playing sports, resulting in more laundry to do. Households now find themselves running their washing machines more frequently, they need to find smarter ways to save both time and money. Samsung’s AI-powered Bespoke washing machines are designed to meet seasonal demands – delivering advanced technology that makes laundry […]

5 TIPS TO PROTECTING YOUR TEETH FROM YOUR FAVOURITE INDULGENCES

Spring is here, so braais, ice creams, crunchy snacks and sparkling drinks are back on the menu. For those with sensitive teeth, these pleasures can come with painful twinges. Nobody wants that.      “Food is about joy, connection, and culture,” says Mamabua Molepo, spokesperson for Sensodyne. But you don’t realise how many people deal with tooth […]

THE PEECH HOTEL AND THE POT LUCK CLUB PRESENT SUMMER SUNDOWNER SESSIONS

This summer, The Peech Hotel and The Pot Luck Club are bringing two irresistible new summer experiences to Johannesburg blending sunshine, great food, endless drinks and live entertainment in one of the city’s most stylish settings. Peech Summer Sundowner SessionsThursday to Saturday | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmLaunching 25 September 2025 What better way to […]

WHAT SA’S MOST EXPENSIVE RESORT MEANS FOR DESTINATION-SCALE TOURISM 

By Vumiso Nyamazana and Annah Watkinson Almost five decades after Sun City set the benchmark for leisure destinations in South Africa, the spotlight has shifted to KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. The announcement of a new Club Med resort, developed by the Collins Residential Consortium, has stirred considerable attention partly because of its scale and partly because […]

CITY POLO X POLO SOUTH AFRICA: WHERE SUNDAYS FEEL LIKE POLO

There’s a new rhythm to Sundays in South Africa refined, intentional, and quietly powerful. It’s not just brunch. It’s not just sport. It’s a lifestyle movement. City Polo, the name redefining contemporary polo culture in Africa, proudly announces an iconic new collaboration with POLO South Africa as its Official Apparel Partner unveiling a partnership that […]

DIS-CHEM’S NEW LOYALTY PROGRAMME DRIVES INVESTMENT INTO CUSTOMER HEALTHCARE

Dis-Chem has introduced Better Rewards, its reimagined loyalty programme, which gives shoppers instant savings at tills on thousands of everyday essentials. Better Rewards, which launches on 21 October 2025, is an integrated rewards programme that gives back instant value to members, with opportunities to continually boost savings every month. It is South Africa’s first ever […]

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL THE WESTCLIFF UNVEILS THE JACARANDA AFTERNOON TEA

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff celebrates Johannesburg’s iconic Jacaranda bloom with a signature Afternoon Tea and exclusive private helicopter flights over the city’s stunning purple canopy. Pastry Chef Nathan Jacobs has crafted a menu that respectfully honours traditional teatime while infusing it with contemporary elegance. Each new addition is subtly inspired by the colours, textures, […]

SOUTH AFRICANS RETURN TO THE TABLE: 15% GROWTH IN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL VISITORS

Pick n Pay’s annual Wine & Food Festival attracted close to 4 000 Johannesburg visitors this past weekend. Up fifteen percent from last year, demonstrating how far the retailer has come in revitalising its offering over the past 18 months. Over and above the 71 wine farms that festivalgoers had to choose from they were […]