As our initial fascination with all things AI begins to normalise, 2026 welcomes a refocus on all things human. In compiling its highly anticipated colour forecast for next year, Plascon has embraced a shift towards a ‘made by hand’ approach, foregrounding HAND, made as its overarching theme.   ‘At the heart of painting is the hand. It’s part of every step – choosing shades, testing swatches, and finally bringing colour to the wall. Paint is not abstract or artificial; it’s tangible,...

Oncology wards are where cancer patients spend some of their toughest days. At the under-served Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, this critical zone has been transformed into a space filled with warmth, light and care, thanks to a refurbishment by leading coatings brand Plascon and project partners, Dis-Chem Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies. The oncology ward revamp follows the successful refurbishment of the Batho Pele Breast Cancer Clinic at the hospital, which was...

Uncertain what colour to paint? Don’t know if you prefer a matt, gloss or sheen finish? Fret not, because Plascon’s brand-new handy 250ml Perfect Colour Tester Samples make colour selection and testing easy and affordable for DIY enthusiasts, homeowners and trade professionals.   The high-quality Plascon Perfect Colour Tester Samples ‘mirror what consumers can expect in larger paint quantities, providing consistency and reliability,’ says Leslie Frank, Head of Marketing at Plascon. The sample...