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By Gugulethu Tshabalala The holidays are over, and while the celebrations, feasts, and indulgent treats were unforgettable, it’s the perfect moment to turn the page. A fresh start doesn’t have
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
Christmas lunch doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen, endless dishes, or last-minute panic. Across South Africa, restaurants are preparing festive feasts where families can relax, reconnect and simply
By Prashiwin Naidu A mid-week escape was long overdue. Life had been moving at its usual relentless pace, and I needed to slow down, even if just for a day.
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Tebello Sithole, popularly known as Lelomoloi on social media carries a gentle confidence that draws you in. As a lifestyle, travel, and beauty creator, she celebrates style,
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Lady Grey is one of those towns you hear about in passing, and then when you finally visit, you wonder why no one insisted you go sooner.
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The festive season can be a joyous time, but for many, it also comes with stress, old family dynamics, and high expectations. Media personality and neuroscience and
By Prashirwin Naidu There’s a moment when good food settles the noise of the world. When flavour, warmth, and memory come together on a plate, reminding you that comfort sometimes
By Gugulethu Tshabalala There’s something magical about South Africa on a warm weekend. The sunlight catches the vineyards just right, the sea breeze makes fresh seafood taste even better, and
Hello Mabs I recently bought a used car and every time I hear a different noise, I panic and think something expensive is about to break. How do I know
Hello Mabs I always wait until my fuel light comes on before filling up because I tell myself I’m saving money by delaying it. My sister says I’m damaging my
Hello Mabs I have been shopping around for a used car because my budget is tight. I recently found the car of my dreams, brand new for R3 999 a
Hello Mabs I drive long distances for work and recently realised I grip the steering wheel so tightly that my shoulders ache afterwards. I think I am becoming anxious behind
Hi Mabs My husband says I service my car too often and waste money. I would rather fix problems before they happen. Can you actually over-service a vehicle? Ask Mabs
Hello Mabs This feels embarrassing to admit but I do not know how to change a tyre. I am in my thirties. Everyone assumes women should know less about cars
Hello Mabs I bought my first car six months ago and suddenly it feels like I am always paying for something. Be it insurance, petrol, service or tyres. Was I
Hello Mabs. My partner always checks their phone at red robots and says it’s harmless because the car is not moving. The other day, a car nearly rolled into us
Hello Mabs My friend drives like she’s qualifying for Formula 1 but refuses to pay speeding fines because ‘the camera flashed too early.’ Should I still accept lifts? I’m now
By Staff Writer Whether you’re looking to master homemade pasta, perfect your baking skills or enjoy a fun evening with friends, Johannesburg offers a growing selection of hands-on cooking experiences
By Staff Writer As South Africa settles into the heart of winter, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of tea. Beyond providing comfort on chilly
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Father’s Day has a funny way of revealing a family’s true personality. Some dads insist on standing over the braai from sunrise. Others claim they don’t want
By Gugulethu Tshabalala When conversations turn to South African wine, the Cape Winelands usually steal the spotlight. Yet hundreds of kilometres away from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, Gauteng has quietly built
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Pretoria has quietly grown into one of South Africa’s most compelling dining cities. The restaurants below aren’t just surviving, they’re defining what a night out in the
By Gugulethu Tshabalala May is Africa Month , a time to honour our continent’s rich cultures, traditions and identity. One of the best ways to experience Africa is through its
By Gugulethu Tshabalala There is something about Hazelwood Village that feels effortlessly social. Tucked away in Pretoria East, the precinct has quietly become one of the city’s go-to lifestyle destinations,
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Johannesburg has a habit of serving up beautiful restaurants with average food, and after a while you start to lower your expectations before you even walk through
By Staff Writer Winter has a way of changing how we cook. The pace slows, the portions become heartier, and the kitchen turns into more than just a place to
Start the year on the right note with a rejuvenating escape to one of South Africa’s finest health retreats. Whether you seek physical wellness, mental clarity, or spiritual awakening, these
BY Dr Lerato Masemola Everyone who knows me knows how much I love to travel. I am also known as the one who chooses to xplore the adventurous side of travel
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
‘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
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.
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,
Doctors are human too Every time I narrate that I qualified as a medical doctor in 2002, I am reminded just how long I’ve been doing this work. In the
By Mabuyane Mabuza Although I don’t have a clear memory of the Leyland brand, the name does ring a faint bell from my childhood. At the recent launch of Ashok
It’s official, the BMW X3 has been crowned the 2025 South African Car of the Year, and the celebrations have not stopped … or the debates, depending on which side
By Prashirwin Naidu Mahindra South Africa is on a roll! In fact, it easily owned the month of February. Hot on the heels of its 20-year celebration in the country,
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The automotive landscape is shifting, and South Africa is navigating its unique path within this global transformation. As the global automotive industry evolves, South Africa is charting
By Aurelia Mbokazi The year began with a sharp focus on the motoring industry’s future at Toyota South Africa’s eighth annual State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) event, held on
By Prashirwin Naidu In what could be viewed as a bid to drive sales and get vehicles off showroom floors and into consumers’ garages, GAC Motor South Africa, a recent
With the country’s electricity supply seemingly stabilising, South African motorists are showing a growing interest in electric vehicles, according to various studies. As the EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol
By Prashirwin Naidu Volkswagen’s Head of Marketing, Bridget Harpur, made a major impact last Friday at the Loeries, winning the prestigious Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award. This award recognises individuals
By Prashirwin Naidu With the right products and a solid sales strategy, the South African automotive market is full of possibilities and opportunities. This was evident when we welcomed Jetour,
Revved Up With Itu Motuba I have owned two cars in my life, and they both had names. My Ford Focus was Dorcus. To be clear, I didn’t name her. A friend did because he liked...
By Aurelia Mbokazi Insurance is something most of us only think about when something goes wrong. Discovery Insure, however, believes that the relationship should begin long before an accident, a burst tyre or even a claim....
By Mabuyane Mabuza When Jetour arrived in South Africa in 2024, it quickly established itself as one of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brands. The Dashing and X70 Plus stood out by offering bold styling, generous specification...
By Aurelia Mbokazi Being a motoring journalist is a huge flex, but it can also be a disadvantage. One week, there is a premium SUV in your driveway. The next, something with more power than you...
By Mabuyane Mabuza These days, the question is no longer whether you like SUVs or not. That debate has long been settled. The real question is: which SUV do you prefer? Are you chasing affordability and...
By Mabuyane Mabuza Sometimes I chuckle at the questions I still get after so many years of being immersed in the world of cars. The three most common ones are always the same: What is your favourite...
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