If you want to write with power keep things vital, says Patricia Cornwell
From flying helicopters to stumbling onto secret Roswell information, Patricia Cornwell believes in staying vital, Jennifer Platt discovers
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IN PICS | Christmas tree drives point(e) home
More than 300 pairs of ballet shoes stacked high in dreamy shades of pink stand proud in the main atrium, which later will be donated so aspiring dancers can leap, twirl and pirouette their way into their dreams.
Value ‘a major theme’ for holiday travellers
Mauritius, Zanzibar, Thailand, Bali and Dubai remain the firm favourite destinations for South Africans heading out for their end-of-year hols. And for those staying local, Cape Town, Ballito and Umhlanga are the popular choices.
Morning television is not easy, says Leanne Manas
Leanne Manas has been South Africa’s good day every morning for the past 20 years.
What’s On: 9-16 December
See what this week has in store for you
Mince pies and Christmas cakes
The test team share their verdicts on the best festive picks this Christmas
‘Eileen’, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and more: 5 things to stream this week
Thrillers, docuseries and the Fab Four will keep you entertained in the silly season
Spazas: An indelible part of township life and our culture
Spaza shops are more than convenience stores, they’re enduring symbols of people’s grit and sites of creative incubation.
How to grow summer herbs
These herbs enhance your kitchen and your garden, and require very little TLC
YOUR WEEKLY STARS December 9-15
See what the stars have in store for you
Is ‘Honest Joe’ or ‘Don the con’ the Socratic ideal?
“Be as you wish to appear” said Socrates. That’s easier said than done.
Holiday fever grips South Africa
Tourism industry looks forward to bumper festive season.
Sleep on water, dance in sand and soar in the sky at Club Med Kani, Maldives
A fantasy escape to the famous islands delivers all the expected postcard-perfect beauty and a few surprises too
Chris Brown concert: Big Concerts to ‘beef up security’ amid backlash
Big Concert has blue-ticked a petition to cancel Chris Brown’s controversial SA concerts, pledging to ‘beef up security’ instead…
‘National treasure’: Rachel Kolisi rubs shoulders with Tyla
Rachel Kolisi rubbed shoulders with Johannesburg-born singer Tyla while she returned to South Africa for two concerts.
Springboks side hustles: The businesses behind the Boks
Standing on business! Here’s how Springboks like Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche, Faf de Klerk and many more make extra cash…
Soft life? Springboks WAGS show off luxury cars [photos]
Not just toys for boys: Here’s a look at the luxury cars these Springboks wives – including Rachel Kolisi – drives…
‘The White Lotus’ back in February, ‘Harry Potter’ TV series filming in 2025
The third season of the hit series “The White Lotus” will premiere in February, followed by the second instalment of “The Last of Us”.
Prince William to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening
Britain’s Prince William has joined a growing VIP guestlist for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday.
Furry Fun Fact of the Day: Do hamsters have poor eyesight?
Discover daily furry fun facts. Whether adorable or kind of gross, our pets never cease to amaze us. Join us in exploring their world!