Location: Malcolm Kluk
Our location this week is the home of fashion’s ‘IT’ couple Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel du Toit in Cape Town. The couple designed the house themselves; drawing inspiration from their creative lives at large. The result is proof that boxes and labels cannot limit aesthetics and a breathtaking nest that, the couple confesses, gives them endless inspiration for their fashion creations.

Mario Ogle
Pietermaritzburg born RnB sensation Mario Ogle’s hit single, Can’t stop loving you, ensured that he is making his mark on the music charts and fast gaining the following of many excited female fans. In his studio, he tells us about balancing his creative career with his ventures in business. Proving that he still makes time for fun, he takes Lorna for a bungee jump off Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Siphiwe Tshabalala
Siphiwe Tshabalala catapulted to international fame when he scored the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the memorable opening match against Mexico. When Janez met the midfielder, he couldn’t resist a chance to pick up some soccer tips from the maestro. Siphiwe takes us to his new house in Johannesburg and talks to us about soccer and his family before showing Janez a few of his famous dance moves.

Swedish Floating hotel
The Salt & Sill hotel in the coastal town of Kladesholmen, is Sweden’s answer to sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. Situated near Gothenburg but far away enough from the mainstream tourist attractions, the hotel’s famous restaurant offers a wide selection of herring dishes paired with flavoured schnapps. When floating on water proves too much for her, Jo-Anne goes on a self-guided bicycle tour of the Kladesholmen.

Christian and Genene’s wedding
South African-born trader, Genene Burnett, met the love of her life, Christian Gressel, when he was considering renting her apartment in London. In the end, the pair chose romance over real estate and what followed was a four-year courtship that culminated in Christian travelling to South Africa to ask Genene’s parents for her hand in marriage. When the couple picked a date, it was only natural that they came back to Cape Town for a stunning backdrop to their fashionable, purple, fairy tale wedding complete with crystals, and imported orchids.

Heston Blumental
Self-taught chef, Heston Blumental’s approach to food is a calculated, well-practiced alchemy of flavours. Aiden has the pleasure of seeing the man at work at his critically acclaimed restaurant, The Fat Duck in Berkshire. To top it off, Top Billing are invited to an exclusive dinner by Heston, which turns out to be nothing short of gastronomic fireworks.

Ben Nyaumwe’s 40th Bash
Businessman, Ben Nyaumwe, celebrated his 40th birthday and his most recent venture - the opening of his Port Elizabeth restaurant, in what many called Port Elizabeth’s event of the year. The party’s theme was Cuban and of course there were cigars to set the mood, while the hosts made sure everyone felt the hospitality of the ‘Friendly City’. Over 450 guests flew in from all around the country and abroad to wish this dynamic businessman well and toast to his future.

Swedish pop group, Roxette's fans showed their undying support when the dates for the South African leg of the Charm School tour were announced, making sure every show was sold out. Top Billing caught up with Per Gessel, the male part of this well loved duo and a award winning musician in his own right. We find out about his and partner, Marie Frederikson's love for Cape Town and what his favourite Roxette song is. Watch this episode to find out the inside scoop, like how hit single, It must have been love, was originally written as a Christmas song.