High-Flyers

MADE HERE.TRAVELLED HERE. Loved here

There’s a quiet revolution happening right under our noses – and it’s dressed in local threads, scented with homegrown skincare, served with hand-stirred umqombothi and road-tripped in second-hand boots to places we once overlooked.

This issue is a love letter to home. To the textures, tastes and tales that make up South Africa’s living heritage. We’re not just talking about the past; we’re celebrating the present. The places we drive past but rarely stop to see. The brands born in townships and back kitchens that are now taking up space globally. And the It-girls, snack-loving tweens and Gen Z creators who are rewriting what it means to belong. Because here’s the thing: when locals explore their land, everything changes. We see our stories with new eyes. We realise our value isn’t imported; it’s brewed, stitched, – filmed and grilled right here. Travelling local, buying local and being local isn’t just a patriotic gesture; it’s a power move.

So, go on, take the scenic route. Make that pitstop.

Pack local. Eat local. Be proudly, beautifully here.

This issue is your passport – no visa required.

Raina Julies