Past articles

5 minutes with music composer Zethu Mashika

Zethu Mashika (34) is an award-winning music composer and film scorer. He shares how his love for creating things led to him stumbling into his career. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield My creativity was sparked from spending time by myself. I was born and raised in Benoni, East of Johannesburg. My home was always […]

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Savoury mince wheels

Whether you’re entertaining guests at home or feel like munching on something with the family, these snacks are easy to whip up. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures by Hema Patel Savoury minced wheels Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups minced meat, cooked 1 roll puff pastry 1 tomato, chopped 1 […]

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A guide to step-parenting

Starting a relationship with someone who has children can be quite a challenge. This might even be worse if the children’s other biological parent doesn’t like you. By Bulelwa Dayimani Pictures XX A guide to step parenting When Nomsa Celiwe* started a relationship with her then boyfriend Themba, she thought that everything would run smoothly. […]

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Tomato and chicken pasta

Get this hearty tomato and chicken pasta ready in a flash with this easy to follow recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked 4 chicken breasts, boneless and chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sundried tomato pesto […]

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Your rights as a working mom

Despite some progress in law and culture, women continue to face varying discrimination in the workplace as many organisations remain slow to transform on gender issues. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out what your rights are in the workplace Pictures: XX Your rights as a working mom When Nokukhanya Gumede discovered that she was pregnant, 18 months […]

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Lentils and bacon soup

You can’t go wrong with a great soup, especially since you can freeze and enjoy it later. Try this hearty lentils and bacon soup by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30–35 minutes Serves: 4 2 cup lentils 1 cup bacon, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, […]

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