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Win two tickets to the Global Casa Corona Festival in Joburg!

The Winter Solstice is just around the corner (21 June), and the temptation to hibernate is inevitable. On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June, forget your nesting tendencies and join a select circle of sunset chasers at the inaugural Casa Corona to be hosted at Nirox Sculpture Park. Coming to South Africa for the first […]

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Mealie meal & Parmesan patties

Get creative with your tried and trusted maize meal with these mealie meal and parmesan patties. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup mealie meal, cooked ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup ham, chopped 1 red onion, chopped and cooked Handful fresh coriander, finely chopped Salt […]

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5 minutes with Linda Sebezo

SAFTA -winning actress Linda Sebezo (53) chats to us about the secret to her staying power in a career that spans over 38 years. By: Kwanele Mathebula I was born and bred in Rockville, Soweto. I was a bubbly and confident child and was not afraid to speak my mind. My father used to take […]

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Creamy prawn and vodka pasta

This fresh new take on the creamy prawn pasta will delight your tastebuds By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 3 cups spaghetti, cooked 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon (15ml) vodka 1 cup (250ml) […]

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How to support your child if they’ve failed at school

Whether your little one is in primary school or varsity, they are usually overwhelmed with sadness and frustration when they fail. Therefore, it’s important for you to know how to turn failure into a holistic learning experience for them. GRADE 1 ­– 3 The manner in which a parent reacts to their child’s failure determines […]

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Tuna and potato bake

You can’t go wrong with this tried and tested tuna and potato bake recipe By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 x 170g canned tuna with brine, drained 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500ml) milk […]

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3 miracle skincare products you need to know about

Do you want radiant and healthy skin? Find out how you can combine 3 miracle skincare products with what you already have at home. By Grace Mantjiu Pictures Supplied Skincare trends change from time to time; new ingredients come by while old ones are revived to give better results. For example, you can use what […]

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Brighton Ngoma talks about embracing fatherhood

etv Scandal! actor Brighton Ngoma (34) shares how growing up without his father encouraged him to embrace fatherhood. By: Kwanele Mathebula Pictures: Hema Patel The early stages of my upbringing were difficult. When I was five years old my father left our family and returned to Switzerland. We initially kept in touch, but eventually […]

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Doughnut bacon cheeseburger

Also known as the Luther burger, this doughnut bacon cheeseburger is reportedly named after late RnB singer Luther Vandross. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 3 cups minced meat 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup (125ml) barbecue sauce 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 red onion, finely chopped […]

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Creamy sweetcorn and potato soup

This delectable creamy sweetcorn and potato soup is perfect on its own or as a starter. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 2–3 2 cups canned sweetcorn, drained 2 potatoes, chopped and cooked 2 cups (500ml) cream 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, melted 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, […]

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