GLM TEAM 
January isn’t the end of summer; it’s where the real ones take over, where We Outside becomes a lifestyle, not a moment.
December may get the fireworks, but January is where South Africans show their range. The budgets are tighter, the plans are looser, but the vibes are still elite. It’s a month defined by clever stretches: of sunsets, of leftovers, of laughter, and of summer itself.
This is the season of doing more with less by taking it outside, because We Outside isn’t about excess, it’s about intention. And this January, Savanna is showing up with what matters: the Savanna Dry 500ml Can. That iconic Savivi crisp, dry taste, in a premium, portable format that moves at the pace of a real South African summer.
If December was the main event, January is the afterparty you can’t miss. Fewer expectations, less pressure, and no velvet ropes required. Entry fee is nothing but your own good energy and an attitude that says, “Of course, I can.”
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Here’s how certified OutCiders are keeping summer very much alive, because when We Outside, January hits differently.
1. The Savvy Sunset Sit-Down
South Africa’s most underrated luxury? A sunset that doesn’t charge a booking fee.
From coastal promenades to rooftop corners and that one friend’s complex clubhouse with an elite view, golden hour remains undefeated. The formula is simple: a good spot, a solid playlist, and something crisp in hand.
Enter the Savanna Dry 500ml Can, travel-friendly, quick to chill, and generously sized for moments that deserve time. It’s made for stretching the light a little longer, with sharp banter as the sun does its thing.
Lifestyle creator & actor Zamani Mbatha shares his go-to sunset logic: “Cape Town sunsets are elite, but the trick is not overcomplicating it. I’ll do Saunders Rock if I want drama, a friend’s rooftop if I want conversation, or just hike up somewhere high in Joburg with a view. The vibe isn’t the venue, it’s the people and knowing when to stay for one more.”
2. The Bevstie Braai
January braais are different. The plans are intentional, but the vibes are ‘sobona phambili.’
This is the braai where everyone brings “something small”, and somehow it feeds everyone. The fire is communal, the menu is democratic, and leftovers are not a problem; they’re an opportunity to have something different in the fridge.
Food creator and flavour finesser Sebastian Newman (aka Bas) shares his Savanna-approved way to turn Saturday’s braai into Sunday’s flex: “Pop a sprig or two of rosemary into the Savanna can and slide it into a whole chicken so it stands upright on the grill. It sounds odd, but it keeps the chicken juicy and adds flavour while it cooks. And if there are leftovers? Shred it into bougie sarmies the next day with goat’s cheese, pickled red onion, rocket and mustard. Wrap it up. WE’RE OUTSIDE.”
Versatile but unfussy, just like the Savanna Dry 500ml Can. It keeps things chilled, social and moving, without ever trying too hard.
3. The Walk That Turns Into a Moment
With good company by your side, a neighbourhood loop turns into a full catch-up. Exes, taxes, side hustles, and AI theories, all covered before you make it back home. Sometimes the best way to open the year is on foot.
And the best way to close the loop? An ice-cold Savanna Dry 500ml Can from the cooler, to cheers to all the good riddance left behind, and the good times that lie ahead, proof that when We Outside, perspective comes easy.
Lifestyle creator Mohale Motaung shares his favourite reset spots: “I love walking somewhere that feels close to the city but still quiet, Emmarentia, Sea Point Promenade early in the morning, or any shaded neighbourhood loop. You don’t need a full hike. You just need space to talk and breathe.”
4. The Cinema That Brings All the Peeps to the Yard
Who needs a cinema when you’ve got a garden wall, a borrowed projector and a Bluetooth speaker that works… most of the time?
Outdoor movie nights are peak in January: throw blankets on the grass, popcorn in salad bowls, and a Sav that stays colder for longer. The Savanna Dry 500ml Can doesn’t need pouring, styling or fussing. As long as it’s chilled, it’s ready to drink.
Pop culture commentator, Bheki Ndamase, weighs in: “Outdoor movies are about comfort, not cinema snobbery. I’ll always choose something nostalgic, The Parent Trap, Mean Girls, or an old-school romcom you can talk through without guilt.”
5. The ‘No Plans’ Plan
No itinerary. No spreadsheets. Just a darn good time.
People come over with half packets of chips, some meat from last night’s braai, a cooler of crisp, dry, perfect Savanna Dry 500ml Cans, and zero agenda. Music happens. Shade is thrown. Someone says, “Chomi, you won’t believe…” And suddenly it’s the best afternoon of the year (so far).
Actress and writer Michelle Mosalakae keeps it simple: “January doesn’t need pressure. Put on music everyone knows, let conversations overlap, and don’t rush anything. The best moments always happen when no one’s trying to control the vibe.”
A toast to the OutCiders
From the world’s first Chief Dry Officer:
“To the OutCiders who stretch summer, sunsets, laughter and leftovers this Januworry; we raise one to your commitment to the vibe. And the 500ml Can is always the perfect plus one when we’re outside.” – Steve Jobe, Chief Dry Officer, Savanna
The best January moments are easy, affordable, and unfold naturally. Best shared with good people and a crisp, dry, perfect Savanna Dry 500ml Can in hand.
’Cause ALL summer long, We Outside!
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