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Health Hydro’s promote a healthier way of life I consider myself as someone who leads a healthy lifestyle. I am very discerning about what I eat – my diet consists mostly
BY Motlatsi Kekana Makhiba Modupe, affectionately known as The Lazy Chef, is a vibrant soul from Botshabelo, Free State, who exudes a passion for food, music, and photography. At 29
‘Tis the Season I grew up in the village of Ga-Mphahlele in the early 1980’s. Back then, going to a doctor was a luxury that had to be earned by
BY Gugulethu Tshabalala Chef Lucia Mthiyane is a multi-talented creative who found success as an actress, singer, and chef. She is living proof of the adage to ‘be all you
What drives you? When it comes to driving, I’d rather not. I’ve had dreams for as long as I can remember, to be a passenger princess. But that dream was
Marching on through the heat. I have seen a lot of people complaining about being inexplicably very tired and yet we are still in the first quarter of the year.
BY Gugulethu Tshabalala Chef Nozipho ‘Dadecooks’ Khanyile had to contend with some diversions such as studying towards an LLB for two years before finding her way back to her passion,
Being mindful of a mind that is always full Today is the commemoration of “Sharpeville Day”, now called Human Rights Day. When I sat down to write this week’s column
BY Gugulethu Tshabalala Private chef and self-proclaimed party animal, Raymond N Ncube, does not do things in half measures – he goes all out. A versatile foodie, he turns simple,
Hello Mabs I’ve heard that some cars are more prone to rust than others. What are the most common causes of rust and how can I prevent it from forming
Hello Mabs How does one avoid the balloon payment without paying too much? Mabs Answers I get asked this question a lot, and I appreciate it — it shows that
Hey Mabs I’m buying my dream car, exactly as I imagined – with a personalised license plate featuring the nickname of someone special. A friend warned that customised plates could
Hello Mabs I run a women’s safety shelter in Johannesburg, operating as an NGO. Our organisation owns three vehicles, and over the years, we accumulated a large eToll bill. Unfortunately,
Hello Mabs My 79-year-old mum is a retired teacher living in a small rural town. She has been driving for over 50 years and has been insured with the same
Hello Mabs My boyfriend and I have been together for seven years, and we have a 4-year-old son. We live with our parents in the same neighbourhood, and I spend
Hello Mabs I’m a recent graduate from Delft, Cape Town, starting an internship in Johannesburg in January. I need a car to get to work, and my parents are helping
Hello Mabs My workplace has recently cut back on remote working, and we are now required to return to the office five days a week. I joined the company in
Hello Mabs My husband and I saved up to buy our first family car, a pre-owned Jeep Renegade with a good mileage. That was almost two years ago, and our
BY Gugulethu Tshabalala Chef T has made a name for himself as one of the sought-after chefs in Hawksbay region for his extensive range of cuisine that thrives on elevating
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe I embarked on my culinary odyssey as a self-taught, home cook back in 2016. Interestingly, my path to this career wasn’t decided before hand. Rather, it serendipitously found me
BY Motlatsi Kekana Chef Tshepo Wesho, known for his flamboyant style, fondly describes his upbringing as a warm and humble one. He credits his love for cooking to his mother’s
BY Gugulethu Tshabalala Growing up in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, to a single mom who enjoyed treating her family to delicious seven-colour meals convinced Chef Emanuel Mnisi to become a chef.
BY Sophie Medlin Many people will have had their fill of cheese, chocolate, and meat over Christmas and have felt much more energised after going vegan in January (an event
BY Nathan Kilah and Chloe Taylor The pavlova is a summer icon; just a few simple ingredients can be transformed into a beautifully flavoured and textured dessert. But despite its
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Chef Mutsa Mahwehwe has always had a passion for exploring global culinary landscapes. That passion is transferred through his fusion of dishes from around the world, without
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Born and bred in the colourful township of Mamelodi, veteran marketer and wine brand owner, Bridget Nkuna, found her way back to the township that gave her
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Lebo Lekotoko is a passionate cook who takes her calling to train chefs very seriously. A former hospitality lecturer at the Vaal University of Technology, she started
By Prashirwin Naidu Sometimes, I’m an absolute sucker for cars — and few get my pulse racing quite like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. So, when the keys landed in my hand, I knew exactly what...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The holiday season is in full swing, and the last of the road-trippers are getting ready to drive to their Christmas destinations. Recently, I travelled across three provinces with a journalist friend from...
By Staff Writer As the holiday season gets underway, many South Africans are flying to their destinations and hiring vehicles for the journey. While car rental companies ensure their vehicles are well-maintained, the responsibility for safe...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As the work year winds down and the festive season takes over, automotive brands traditionally hand over the keys to their prized new models for journalists to live with and experience beyond the...
Hello Mabs I am heading home to KZN, driving from Gauteng, and the roads are usually packed during this time of year as holidaymakers go to the coast. I’m a new driver and I’m a bit...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As November fades into holiday mode, the motoring world usually slows down. Renault, however, wasn’t ready to call it a year. Instead, it made sure South Africans noticed the refreshed Captur, a stylish...
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