Weekend Argus Saturday

Alright, Bridgerton fans, this one’s for the people who swore they’d “watch later” but still dropped everything the moment the season 4 trailer landed. Because whether you’re here for the romance, the mess, or the drama of it all, the ton has a way of pulling us back in. Just when you think you’ve emotionally recovered, Netflix decides it’s time to feel things again. Let’s rewind for a second. Season 3 flipped the script in the best way possible. Penelope Featherington stopped playing wallflower and finally owned both her voice and her power Whistledown and all. Colin Bridgerton, meanwhile, went from clueless wanderer to man very aware that the love of his life had been right in front of him this whole time. Their slow-burn friends-to-lovers story gave fans yearning,…

Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach might be one of the most unintentionally bleak reality shows to land on screens in recent years. From the first episode, it feels less like a modern series and more like a time capsule dug up from a dusty country club locker room. The clothes, the hair, the make-up, the attitudes, all of it screams validation hunger wrapped in designer labels. At one point, I genuinely checked the release date because surely this couldn’t be made in a time where women are supposedly evolving. The cast, Rosalyn Yellin, Hilary Musser, Ro-mina Ustayev, Maria Cozamanis and Taja Abitbol are presented as women “living the dream” in Palm Beach. If this is the dream, someone forgot to wake them up. The entire show revolves around rigid social…

Actress and TV personality Nomalanga Shozi is looking ahead to 2026 with plans to expand her work across entertainment and retail. Speaking to Independent Media Lifestyle, Shozi said, “I have a big announcement regarding my career that I’ll be making on the Last Dance stage. That’s what I’m really excited about.” She added, “Some of the goals that I plan to achieve include growing and creating things for myself that I’m truly passionate about in the entertainment and retail space. “I have already done things that I grew up always wanting to do, and now I want to capitalise on and monetise the platforms I have. I also want to get back into radio.” On New Year’s Eve, Shozi hosted SABC 1’s live broadcast of the Last Dance Music Festival…

The worst part of any holiday isn’t the packing or the airport queues. It’s that moment on the plane ride home, shoes back on, phone reconnecting to signal, when reality slowly clears its throat and reminds you that e-mails, routines and responsibilities are waiting. The out-of-office is about to switch off. Adulting is back online. And suddenly, the beach feels like a distant dream. If you’ve ever wondered why returning from a break feels heavier than the exhaustion that sent you on holiday in the first place, you’re not imagining it. Post-holiday fatigue, sometimes called post-holiday syndrome, is real, deeply relatable, and increasingly common in our always-on culture. As someone in my thirties who loves travel but also knows the weight of returning home, I’ve learnt this: the problem isn’t…

Fuelled by that familiar “New Year, New Me” energy, many people have started heading to their nearest gym ready to tackle their 2026 fitness goals head-on. Whether you’re dusting off your trainers for the first time in years or you’re a seasoned athlete keen to shake up your routine, taking inspiration from your favourite celebrity can offer that extra burst of motivation. The celeb fitness landscape has shifted away from quick fixes and moved firmly toward sustainable, functional strength. Here is a look at how they are staying fit, focused, and powerful. Tracee Ellis Ross At 53, Tracee Ellis Ross continues to redefine fitness and longevity, proving age is just a number. She has famously stuck with the Tracy Anderson Method for over a decade, which uses high repetition movements…

The “hustle” is out and harmony is in. In 2026, we’re trading screen time for analogue rituals and “no pain, no gain” for somatic movement. Whether it's prioritising cognitive fitness, designing a “joy-first” home, or escaping the heat on a “cool-cation”, the trends of 2026 are all about reclaiming our attention and our health. 1. From brain health to “brain wealth” The reckoning of 2026 is the realisation that modern life is “toxic” to the brain. With attention spans shrinking to record lows, “brain wealth” is the ultimate luxury. It’s the difference between being a passive consumer of the digital age and an active, high-functioning architect of your own life. Your ability to focus, create and remain emotionally resilient is your most valuable currency this year. 2. “Somatic” wellness and…