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By Sitha Maliwa: In a world dominated by mass-produced fashion and predictable trends, true originality is becoming increasingly rare. Yet, tucked away in the leafy suburb of Dunkeld West in Johannesburg, a quiet revolution in eyewear is unfolding = one that connects the elegance of Parisian design with South African individuality. For more than three decades, Peers and Fisher Optometrists has built a reputation for exceptional eye care, blending clinical excellence with a passion for style. Founded in 1992 by optometrists Michelle Pencharz and Shana Cohen, the practice has become synonymous with personalised service and carefully curated eyewear that goes beyond functionality. For Michelle and Shana, glasses are not merely medical devi...

By Sitha Maliwa: As thousands of South African Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners prepare for one of the most important examination periods of their academic careers, a silent battle is unfolding behind bedroom desks, kitchen tables and school libraries across the country. It is not a battle of intelligence. It is not a battle of talent. It is a battle against time. For many learners, the coming weeks will determine more than just report card results. Their performance could influence admission into university programmes, unlock bursary opportunities and shape future career pathways. Yet education experts say the difference between top-performing learners and those who struggle often comes down to a surprisingly simple habit: effective time ...

By Sitha Maliwa: Beneath the glare of polished glass and the silence of locked vaults, something new is being forged in South Africa’s luxury landscape. Not just jewellery - but identity cast in gold, memory set in diamonds, and meaning carved into metal. From this vision emerges LDK Jewels, a contemporary fine jewellery house founded by Lindiwe Kunene, redefining what it means to wear luxury. This is not an adornment for ornament’s sake. It is storytelling made tangible. There is a language the earth speaks long before any jeweller lays a hand on stone -  a language of pressure, time, and transformation. Deep beneath African soil, diamonds are formed in silence, and gold is refined through heat and patience. These elements do not rush. ...

Hot products by Zee: At Watches and Wonders Geneva, the biggest statement wasn’t bold design or radical reinvention - it was restraint. In a world once driven by spectacle, 2026 marks a shift toward quiet confidence. The industry’s most powerful names are no longer chasing attention; they are refining it. Proportions are sharper, details more deliberate, and wearability has become the ultimate expression of luxury. At Rolex, evolution remains king. The Oyster Perpetual doesn’t shout - it asserts. Steel and gold meet in perfect balance, reinforcing the idea that true icons don’t need to prove themselves. But not everyone is whispering. Hublot continues to disrupt with bold, expressive design, loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. It’s a remind...