Durban is about to welcome one of the world’s most fascinating attractions. The globally renowned Museum of Illusions will officially open its doors at Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Saturday, 25 April 2026, bringing its signature blend of science, art and immersive fun to KwaZulu-Natal.

Already a global phenomenon with locations in cities including Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Dubai, the Durban opening marks another milestone for the brand’s expansion in Africa. With successful museums already operating in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Durban location will further cement South Africa as a major destination in the Museum of Illusions’ worldwide network.

Originally founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015, the Museum of Illusions has welcomed millions of visitors globally, captivating audiences with its playful mix of perception-bending exhibits and interactive installations. Each museum is uniquely designed, offering visitors a hands-on journey through illusions that challenge the way we see the…

LEGO® South Africa has pulled off its most ambitious project to date, shipping a detailed, up-scaled LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build from Singapore to South Africa, marking the largest life-size LEGO build ever brought into the country.

“This collaboration between LEGO South Africa and Mercedes-Benz is built on shared values of precision, performance and excellence,” says Claudius Steinhoff, Executive Director MBC & Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa. “The LEGO Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 car celebrates our achievements at the pinnacle of motorsport and reflects the innovation, craftsmanship and passion that unite both brands.”

Bringing the build to life

Based on the 1642-piece LEGO set available in stores, the scaled-up LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build took a team of expert builders eight hours to assemble. The team used a total of 192,937 LEGO bricks, resulting in a build weighing approximately 913 kilograms and measuring 5.1 metres in…

Sandton City, Africa’s most iconic retail destination, has launched a mental health initiative titled “Words That Heal” in collaboration with the Riky Rick Foundation for the promotion of “artivism”. The campaign aims to open up conversations around mental health and encourage South Africans to share messages of hope and healing.

The Riky Rick Foundation was established to honour the life of the late rapper and to promote “artivism,” the intersection of artistic expression and activism. Through its work, the Foundation advocates for mental wellness, creativity and social awareness, particularly among South Africa’s youth.

A Platform for Healing Through Words

Mental health continues to affect many South Africans, especially young people, with over 60% of the youth in South Africa reporting challenges in this area. Through “Words That Heal”, Sandton City aims to create a space where individuals can offer support to others by sharing personal messages of encouragement to anyone…

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