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Updated – Woolworths Launches Probe Into Fake Pilchards Scandal + Lucky Star Clears Name
18 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Woolworths is diving into the murky waters of the counterfeit canned pilchards, launching its own investigation after the scandal hit headlines while Oceana Group Limited also released a statement to clear up this situation.
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Woolworths Scandal? Expired Lucky Star Canned Fish Relabelled At Gauteng Factory
13 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Seven workers arrested at a factory packaging and altering dates on expired Lucky Star canned fish to be sent off in Woolies boxes.
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Glenmorangie Launches Its First Ice-Cream Inspired Single Malt Whiskey
29 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Next up: Gatsby-flavoured Klipdrift.
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LVMH And Formula 1 Announce Historic 10-Year Global Partnership
03 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Further details of the partnership will only be announced in early 2025, but it’s clear the two empires are very much in love.
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Durban Woman Told “These Things Happen” After Finding Dead Rat In Loaf Of Sasko Bread
11 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
I don’t know if anyone is going to forget this sliced Sasko rat anytime soon.
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When The Drip Dries Up – Owner Of SA Sneaker Brand In Financial Trouble, Dealing With Debt And Evictions
30 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Lakau is now being accused of failing to pay rent for months at a time, making headlines after his family was evicted from a posh villa at Waterfall Estate.
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Trusted SA Biltong Brand Battles Mexican Multinational Using Their Trademark
25 Jul 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in the local company’s favour, the Mexicans seem to be ignoring the outcome of a nine-year legal battle, and their products are still freely available in stores.
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Faf De Klerk Launches Cheeky New Swimwear Line
20 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Yes, it includes his signature SA flag speedo.
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South Africa’s Top-Selling Mixer Brand Is Now Tantalising Tastebuds In The UK
31 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
It is about time that the brand spread its merriment with the folks who practically invented the classic gin and tonic cocktail.
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The Crazy Rise And Eventual Fall Of Logan Paul’s Prime Energy Drink
29 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
A brand cannot live on hype alone.
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People Are Eating Into Meghan Markle For Sending Her New Jam To Kris Jenner
26 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and mother to a prince’s children unveils first product for exclusive lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard. And it’s jam.
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Jozi And Cape Town Amazed By Massive CGI Billboards Taking Over Iconic Landmarks [Videos]
17 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Pepsi got a new logo, and the best way to make sure everyone is up to scratch, they took over two of South Africa’s iconic buildings with CGI billboards.
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Rolex Is Finally Acting Like Rolex Again
12 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Rolex’s hippy phase appears to have passed.
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“Marketing Megalodons” – Why SA Consumers And Businesses Should Beware Of Temu’s Bargains
10 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Just know that every time you hit that ‘order’ button, a small clothing store shuts down somewhere, mother nature becomes more strained, and a labourer probably suffers silently in a sweatshop somewhere.
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Leather Is In Fashion This Year, Just Like Every Year
17 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Fashion fads come and go, but there are a few that seem to endure–and leather is one of them.
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Stork Did Something Unique With An Interactive Billboard Delivering A Live Food Experience At Mall Of Africa [Video]
11 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The iconic margarine brand just delivered some cutting-edge advertising at the Mall of Africa in Jozi.
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This Is How To Put The ‘Cool’ Back In Cooler Bag This Summer
04 Dec 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
What you need is something a bit sexier than a moulded plastic coolbox.
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Owner Of World’s Largest Rolex Showroom Says Long Waiting List Is Shortening
23 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still thousands and thousands of buyers waiting.
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Balenciaga Has Mortally Wounded The Fashion Industry With Their R17,000 Towel Skirt
14 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Balenciaga just shot the fashion industry in the groin.
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You May Want To Rethink Your Fitbit After Google Pulls The Device From SA Market
10 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Fitness device manufacturer Fitbit is withdrawing from the South African market after parent company Google made the decision that the SA market ain’t doing it for them anymore.
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Guess Who’s Focusing Some Of Their Creative Energy On PUMA’s New Partnership With F1?
31 Oct 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
With years of history and heritage in the sport, PUMA is eager to explore the impact that streetwear and fashion can play beyond the track.
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Catch These PUMA And Nando’s Collab Sneakers While They’re Extra Hot
04 Oct 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
To take the Mzansi spirit of collaboration, creativity, and multiplicity to the next level, Nando’s and PUMA have teamed up for a delicious-looking exclusive limited edition sneaker collab.
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Tap Into ‘Terrace Culture’ With These OG Sneakers Saturated In Nostalgia
19 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Before the late 1970s, trainers were usually only worn by people doing sport. Now they’re a trendy way to feel nostalgic about ‘terrace culture’ and ‘casuals’.
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The True Cost Of All The Watches Worn By Celebs At Billionaire Michael Rubin’s Viral White Party [Video]
07 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Michael Rubin is the talk of the town after hosting big-name celebs like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Brady, and Justin Bieber, at his multi-million dollar Hamptons home. But we’re looking at their watches.
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Microscopic Fake Louis Vuitton Handbag Sells At Auction For Unbelievable R1,2 Million
30 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
MSCHF decided to take the trend of small handbags to the extreme using Louis Vuitton branding, without any actual connection to the brand.
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Shortage Of Sriracha Sauce Has People Paying R2 000 A Bottle
30 Jun 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A years-long shortage of the chilis has caused the black market for Sriracha Sauce to go wild, and these days lovers of the spicy sauce are willing to pay up to $120 (R2 250) per bottle.
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TikTok’s New Horror-Filled ‘Grimace’ Milkshake Trend Is Better Than Latest Season Of ‘Black Mirror’ [Videos]
28 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Gen Zs might just be having fun with absurdist humour on the internet with the new TikTok trend, but I reckon they’re making more poignant commentary about culture and society than they realise.
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One Country Stands Out As The World’s Biggest Spender On Luxury Goods
27 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s a new epicentre of luxury spending and it’s not New York, Milan, Shanghai or Abu Dhabi.
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Hands-Free Has Never Looked So Good
31 May 2023 by Tithonia Roux / No Comments
The Moon Bag. What is it? Where does it come from? Some may even ask, Why?
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Burgundy Collective’s Founder Veldskoen – I’m Never Taking These Vellies Off Again!
18 May 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
I’m never taking these shoes off again. And I’m from the Karoo, so I know the difference between a proper veldskoen and those pleather vellies you buy at Access Park.
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