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By Gugulethu Tshabalala Palesa Sauhatsi, home cook and creative force behind Plated by Palesa, a platform where she reimagines traditional meals with a modern twist, drew her inspiration for cooking
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By Staff Writer Content creator and travel enthusiast, Tinyiko Sithole may have exited SABC 2’s popular cooking show The Taste Master SA, but she certainly left a lasting impression. Known
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By Gugulethu Tshabalala Tucked away in the suburb of Maroelana, Pretoria, Leona’s Cakery is not just a bakery for special occasion cakes and sweet treats, it is a vibrant, hands-on
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Hi Mabs I want to buy a car with low mileage, but some dealers seem dodgy. How do I verify the real kilometres? Mabs Answers:You’re absolutely right to be cautious
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Hello Mabs I’ve fallen in love with a Chinese SUV — it’s my dream car and perfect for our growing family. I’ve been approved for finance, but my husband, who’s
Hello Mabs I’m in my mid-30s and avoided driving for as long as I could. But my job comes with a car allowance and I travel a lot within my
Hello Mabs My boyfriend recently got scammed while trying to buy a car from an “auction”. He was asked to pay R50k to secure the bakkie before it goes on
Hello Mabs Lately, I’ve noticed a strange noise coming from my car’s brakes. What could be causing it, and how can I figure out if it’s something serious? Mabs Answers:
Hello Mabs I run a scholar transport service and I’m worried about the new AARTO Demerit System. I’ve heard that if you get too many fines your licence could be
Hello Mabs. Given the state of crime in SA, my wife and I have been weighing up getting our twovehicles armoured for our protection. We are a middle-class family and
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Chef Liziwe Liz Matloha’s career has come full circle, combining her love for food and media. Not only is she the first Drum food ambassador, where she writes
By Mabuyane Mabuza When it comes to birthday celebrations, winter babies get the raw deal of all children. With most people preferring to stay indoors owing to the cold weather,
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe For 22 years Chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya was Madiba’s personal and family chef serving sumptuous meals at the Mandela households and hosting international dignitaries and celebrities. Chef Xoli, as she is
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By Staff Writer Content creator and travel enthusiast, Tinyiko Sithole may have exited SABC 2’s popular cooking show The Taste Master SA, but she certainly left a lasting impression. Known
By Gugulethu Tshabalala The temperatures have dropped, and you might be reaching for your warmest coat, but winter also brings the perfect excuse to indulge. Few things comfort the soul
By Chef Mpho Charles In a country where sushi isn’t traditionally part of the culinary landscape, Tatenda Shoniwa is carving out a reputation as one of South Africa’s most passionate
By Chef Mpho Charles From lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in 1995 to filling countless coffee cups across South Africa, rugby icon, Kobus Wiese, has brewed a legacy both on
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Tucked away in the suburb of Maroelana, Pretoria, Leona’s Cakery is not just a bakery for special occasion cakes and sweet treats, it is a vibrant, hands-on
Daimler AG, parent company to Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) announces the establishment of an IT Hub at its Plant in East London. The IT Hub will focus on Data analytics,
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Mazda Southern Africa has beefed up its management team with the appointment of two formidable women force in Claudia Walters and Bonite Van Der Merwe. Walters joins as the company’s
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By Staff Writer We all know using your phone while driving is dangerous. It is drilled into us from learner’s licence level. But what about blasting your favourite playlist on the N3? Eating a burger in...
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