After the announcement of her resignation earlier in the week, media personality Thando Thabethe said goodbye in an emotional final show on 5FM. Thando Thabethe hangs up her headphones Joined by friends and current & former colleagues, the #ThabootyFarewell was an nostalgic affair. https://twitter.com/Thando_Thabethe/status/1235611155537768452?s=20 As part of her final link she said in part, “I […]
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Actress Amo Chidi has marked her daughter’s first birthday by sharing adorable pictures of her little girl. She said in part, “I cant believe its been a year already!!!!!! Where did time go! I wake up every morning so emotional,so blessed,so greatful! Happy one year out into the world my honey!?” The new mom also […]
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This delightful blueberry bread and butter pudding is a new take on a classic dessert by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 2 large croissants, halved 1 cup blueberries ½ cup butter ½ cup strawberry jam 2 cups (500ml) cream 3 eggs 1 tablespoon (5ml) vanilla essence […]
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Are you financially prepared for a being a mom? Samke Mhlongo provides steps that you need to take towards planning for a baby. Pictures: XX Every time my daughter’s birthday comes around, I can’t help but think back to that sunny Cape Town afternoon when I found out I was pregnant. With both hands on his […]
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Afro rock singer Siphokazi Buti, popularly known as Camagwini, shares her deliciously creamy butter chicken curry recipe. Picture by: Dylan Swart By: Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 2–3 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala […]
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Nothing beats a homemade roast. Keep it simple, yet delicious with this no-fail beer pot roast brisket recipe that is sure to impress the whole family. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours Serves: 4–5 1½kg brisket 2 cups (500ml) stout beer 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 4 […]
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For many, the first experience of trauma is during childhood which can have lifelong effects. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out how reparenting yourself offers a useful tool for dealing with childhood pain. A study called Parents’ Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Children’s Behavioural Health Problems, published in 2018 by the University of California, found that parents […]
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Nontwenhle Mchunu (35) is South Africa’s first black chocolatier. She shares how she’s educating local chocolate lovers one taste bud at a time. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I was born and raised in a large family in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. Growing up, I was exposed to a […]
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Make this indulgent warm and rich chocolate pudding by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8–10 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt ½ cup castor sugar 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) strong coffee 1 […]
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You don’t have to eat out to enjoy delicious comforting gnocchi. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to whip it up at home. Picture Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes Serves: 3 1kg potatoes, cooked and mashed 3 cups cake flour, sifted Handful fresh thyme, chopped 1 egg Salt and pepper Water, […]
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Is it time to talk to your teenager about money? Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of teaching them about money management so that they can form healthy relationships with it. Pictures: Supplied How many times have you taken the money lessons that you have learnt and taught them to your children? In previous articles, we […]
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Enjoy this indulgent slow cooked beef shin and rum stew by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours 15 minutes Serves: 4 2kg beef shin ½ cup (125ml) dark rum 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 canned tomatoes, chopped […]
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