Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Coach Dipuo Zulu said wellness days are not a wellness strategy: firms need ongoing psychological safety, manager training, workload checks and psychosocial audits, not one-off awareness events.

South African workplaces are missing the mark on mental health: only 31% of employers inspected had required ergonomics risk assessments, and three-quarters of employees struggle to switch off after hours.

Contemporary artist Dr Ayabola Kekere-Ekun said her “Terrains of Memory” show at AVA Gallery in Cape Town uses folded fabric to explore grief, identity and healing, and runs until 26 September.

Travel content creator Pamela Shiluvana said group trips need hard conversations first: budget, room sharing, activity split, and who handles logistics, with small groups and built-in solo time helping avoid conflict.

Cape Town was celebrated again as one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, ranking eighth globally in a luxury-home study and reinforcing South Africa’s appeal for art, food and tourism.