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From incredible cosplay and talented artists to anime, books and family fun, Comic Con Africa 2026 once again proved why it has become such a highlight on Johannesburg’s events calendar.

We unpack everything we love about one of Joburg's biggest geek weekends, read the full story at the link in our bio.

#comicconafrica2026 #comiccon #comicconafrica by @sawubonasaa

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If you’re staying in Cape Town this spring, you won’t have to step into a gallery to encounter contemporary South African art.

The President Hotel, in collaboration with non-profit organisation Art School Africa, has welcomed artist Zarah Cassim as the latest participant in In Residence, an ongoing exhibition series that brings the work of Cape Town artists into the hotel’s everyday spaces.

#ZarahCassim #ThePresidentHotel #InResidence #ArtSchoolAfrica #CapeTownArt #SouthAfricanArt #ContemporaryArt #CapeTown #ArtAndTravel #Sawubona #TravelSouthAfrica by @sawubonasaa

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Comic Con Africa with Capitec returns to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 24 to 27 September 2026, bringing four days of pop-culture fandom, entertainment and experiences to the city.

Around 70 000 fans are expected to attend, with plenty to keep both die-hard geeks and curious first-timers entertained.

We share everything you need to know on our website. Link in our bio. #ComiConAfrica #ComicCon2026 by @sawubonasaa

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Travel has changed, and so has the role of your smartphone.

From maps and cameras to translation, entertainment and travel planning, your phone is now one of your most essential travel companions.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is designed with the modern traveller in mind, helping you stay connected, capture the journey and navigate every adventure with ease.

Because the right travel companion doesn’t always need a passport. Find out more at the link in our bio.

#Sawubona #Travel #SamsungGalaxyA57 #Samsung #TravelTech #ExploreMore by @sawubonasaa

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This September, Hyde Park Corner’s Centre Court transforms into a mini Cape Winelands farm as Babylonstoren takes over the shopping centre’s Made for the Season spring activation.

Find out more on our website. Link in the bio.

#sawubona #Babylonstoren #HydeParkCorner #MadeForTheSeason by @sawubonasaa

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NEW MAG ALERT 🚨The September/October issue of Sawubona is here!

This issue is an invitation to see the world differently, to travel deeper, wander further and discover the stories that make a place truly unforgettable.

We take you to Accra, where five days reveal the energy of Ghana’s coastal capital; into Nigeria’s bold contemporary art scene, where creativity is capturing global attention; and across the Lower Zambezi–Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area, where the wild knows no borders.

Get your printed copy when you @flysaa or visit our website for the digital version.

#sawubona #flysaa by @sawubonasaa

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For travellers who have had enough of whirlwind city breaks and trying to squeeze seven countries into 10 days, slow travel offers a more meaningful way to experience Europe.

Few forms of travel lend themselves to this approach quite like river cruising.

Here are five reasons a river cruise could be the ultimate slow-travel escape.

#sawubona #rivercruising #slowtravel by @sawubonasaa

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South African television host and travel storyteller Zahirah Variawa has earned international recognition with a Daytime Emmy® Award nomination for her work on The Lovely Lemurs of Madagascar, an Pets.TV special.

The nomination, announced by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), places the programme in the Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program category at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.

Read the full story on our website. Link in bio.

#sawubona #emmyawards #emmynominee #travelshow by @sawubonasaa

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2 months ago

Cape Town’s annual celebration of pre-loved fashion is getting a major upgrade this August, with Vintage with Love expanding its much-loved Big Sale into The Big Week, a new programme combining sustainable fashion, local design and fundraising for literacy and education.

Running from 20 to 30 August, The Big Week will bring together shoppers, designers, volunteers and supporters around a simple idea: that extending the life of clothing can create an impact that reaches far beyond fashion.

Read more at the link in our bio.

#TheBigWeek #vintagewithlove #sawubona #prelovedfashion by @sawubonasaa

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In the heart of the Eastern Cape, a five-star heritage hotel is doubling as a classroom, giving young women from rural communities the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury hospitality.

Read the full story on our website. Link in bio.

#drostdyhotel #sawubona #womensmonth #ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ by @sawubonasaa

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As Gauteng shivers under a layer of winter frost and the Cape keeps a keen eye out for the next cold front’s lashing rain, savvy travellers are heading from KuGompo City to Port St. Johns to soak up what many believe to be the best time of year on the lush Wild Coast.

Whether it’s your first visit or a long-awaited return, we share 10 ways to explore South Africa’s most beautiful coastline, the Wild Coast.

Read the full story on our website. Link in our bio.

#sawubona #wildcoast #wildcoastsouthafrica #flysaa by @sawubonasaa

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Pan Afrikan Design Week is coming to Cape Town for the very first time. From 21–24 October, creative thinkers, designers, educators and entrepreneurs from across Africa will gather at the V&A Waterfront to explore this year's theme: "How do we design to thrive?" Whether you're a designer, creative entrepreneur or simply passionate about the future of the continent, this is one event to have on your calendar.

Read more on Sawubona Online. Link in our bio.

#SawubonaOnline #PanAfrikanDesignWeek #CapeTown #DesignAfrica #AfricanCreativity by @sawubonasaa

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