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12/01/2026

Essential January reads: Fiction and non-fiction picks

From Booker Prize accolades to powerful books that promise to shape thinking, habits, and wellbeing in 2026, this month’s selection offers readers an inspiring start to the year.

Visit our website – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2026/01/12/essential-january-reads-fiction-and-non-fiction-picks/

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09/01/2026

Take home décor to another level

A connection to nature with indoor plants is one of the top interior design trends this year.

Here are 5 ways to style with indoor plants – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2026/01/09/take-home-decor-to-another-level/

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07/01/2026

What’s trending for gardeners in 2026?

‘Lemonading’ is the theme for this year and it’s all about resilience. ‘Lemonading’ in the garden, allows us to experiment, to create joyful spaces, and it takes the sting out of failure.

After all, if a plant dies, we can repurpose it onto the compost heap and there are always new plants to discover!

These are some of the trends the Garden Media Group have identified for 2026 – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2026/01/02/whats-trending-for-gardeners-in-2026/

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06/01/2026

‘Lemonading’ is the theme for this year and it’s all about resilience.

We live in an age of uncertainty, anxiety, stress and burnout, and it’s a global phenomenon

‘Lemonading’ is the theme for this year and it’s all about resilience. We live in an age of uncertainty, anxiety, stress and burnout, and it’s a global phenomenon. That’s the observation of the Garden Media Group, having scoped global consumer trends and consulted with media and other expe...

25/12/2025

For Ricardo Amaral, life has always been a journey of searching for purpose and for a way to use his gifts to make a lasting difference. Raised in Rosettenville, he has lived in Johannesburg south his entire life and now calls Brackenhurst home.

Today, he is the author of two published books, Called and Chosen and EternaL ROI (Return on Investment). He is also a speaker and a certified life coach.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Ricardo-Amaral

Flip through the full Dec2025-Jan2026 issue here: https://tinyurl.com/GetItDec2025-Jan2026

25/12/2025

True beauty blooms from the inside out. Whether she’s planting trees, cooking with family or reflecting on the year gone by, she’s living proof that love and purpose make life truly radiant.

At just 22 years old, Jenique Botha, newly crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2025 was announced as one of the world’s TOP 25 Beauties at the International Miss Earth which took place in the Philippines last month.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Jenique-Botha

Flip through the full Dec2025-Jan2026 issue here: https://tinyurl.com/GetItDec2025-Jan2026

22/12/2025

A handful of new book releases ...

Here’s a quick look at some exciting new books—perfect for your next great read!

Get the captivating summaries of all the books on our website – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2025/12/17/a-handful-of-new-book-releases/

20/12/2025

Green and growing Christmas decor...

Why not include some gorgeous indoor plants as living Christmas decorations?

Plants bring a room to life and even more so over the festive season, with red and white flowering plants, or those with silver and gold foliage. Add some glitter, tinsel, and baubles and it’s all set for a celebratory close to a loooong year!

Visit our website for some fabulous festive plant options – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2025/12/19/green-and-growing-christmas-decor/

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17/12/2025

It’s a thrill-a-minute this holiday

For lovers of a great thriller, here’s a list you’ll want to keep. Our faves for December are listed on our website – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2025/12/15/its-a-thrill-a-minute-this-month/

17/12/2025

Beach bag books ...

Heading to the coast these hols. You’ll be happy to have these in your beach bag.

Limpets that nurture their own gardens of algae. Snails that surf the waves in search of food. Explore The Shore by Charles Griffiths and Matthew Griffiths is crammed with fascinating facts about our shorelines – an easy-to-use guide that will turn your beach walks into an adventure of discovery.

There are QR codes linked to videos that give further info… a brilliant book for the curious of all ages. R350, Sunbird Publishers

Tidal pools and mountain streams and kelp-lined coves, Serai DowIing and Matthew DowIing’s A Guide To Wild Swimming in the Western Cape is a guide jam packed with everything you need to know about exploring and swimming in 100 breathtaking swimming spots.

It’s an invitation to remember that immersion in wild water returns us not just to ourselves but to belonging in nature. R475, Rockhopper Books

17/12/2025

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14/12/2025

December TLC for roses!

Staying home or going away for the holidays? Either way, we have some wonderful tips from rose grower Ludwig Taschner to keep your roses happy.

Visit our website for all the details – https://getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south/blog/2025/12/12/december-tlc-for-roses/

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