Past articles

WIN 1 of 5 double tickets to the DSTV Delicious festival

This year, the team at DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival have outdone themselves by adding even more flavour and a world class line-up to celebrate Heritage Weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on the 21st and 22nd of September. International megastars Raphael Saadiq, Corinne Bailey Rae and a host of artists from […]

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WIN 1 of 10 double tickets to the Nedbank International Polo

One of South Africa’s pre-eminent sporting and social events, the Nedbank International Polo is making its much-anticipated return. Set to take place on 14 September at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, this year’s theme is Pattern Perfect. Shweshwe, florals, stripes or geometric – it doesn’t matter which pattern you prefer, dress to your best […]

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August #BONAWeddings winners: The Zwanes

Celebrate the enduring love of Jabulile Mkhulisi-Zwane(43) and her husband Thabani Zwane(42). Jabulile says they met in church in 1994, and it was Thabani that made the first move. “He approached me after the examination prayer, and told me that he wants to marry me. I was shocked because we were young at that time, […]

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5 minutes with Tiisetso Thoka

Isithembiso actor Tiisetso Thoka (29) didn’t let his rough start in the industry discourage him from his goal of being on television. He persisted until he made his dream a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I started acting at a drama club in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, while in grade 3. I enjoyed being on […]

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Candy apples

Now you can make the classic candy apples treat at home using this easy to follow recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 4 small apples 2 cups white sugar 2 cups (500ml) water 1 tablespoon (15ml) red colouring SEE ALSO: Salty vanilla toffee Heat sugar and water […]

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Gem squash tart

Serve up your gem squash in this delicious gem squash tart which you can serve hot or cold. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4–5 1 roll puff pastry 6 gem squash, halved 2 cups (500ml) water 1 green pepper, cut into rings 1 cup […]

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Falafel pita

Enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern delicacy with this easy to make falafel pita recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 60 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes Serves: 4 3 cups chickpeas, soaked 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3 garlic cloves Handful fresh coriander 2 tablespoons cake flour 3 shallot onions Salt and pepper […]

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