There’s a very specific kind of joy reserved for spotting hot cross buns back on the shelves. It’s warm, a little nostalgic, and smells faintly of cinnamon. Also see: Prep your garden for a fun family Easter egg hunt But beyond their soft centres and glossy tops, hot cross buns carry a story that’s far richer than their spice blend. So why […]
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It’s rare to peer behind the creative and musical veil of music that spans over a century; Souls Interlude is a sensory exhibition that is curated by Creative Director & Researcher Lukhanyo Mdingi. Focusing on the preservation and history of Jazz music in South Africa during the 1960s & 70s, the exhibition pays homage and […]
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Bridges are far more than steel and stone. In Africa, they tell tales of colonial ambition, border disputes, daring engineering, and even tourism thrill-rides. From a bridge curved to dodge a disputed border, to another built so trains could be “sprayed by the mist of the Falls,” these crossings are icons of both human ingenuity […]
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Not all history buffs are museum-goers. While some travellers delight in curated displays and climate-controlled corridors, others crave a more tactile kind of time travel — wandering ancient streets, tracing myths in the dust, or staying in places where centuries unfold with every step. If you’re someone who loves history but would rather skip the […]
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South Africa is a historical treasure, carrying many records of its journey and evolution through time. The country is identified by its diversity in people, cultures, natural sceneries, buildings and landmarks, with each representing something unique about the country. Several publications list some of South Africa’s heritage sites, some declared as World Heritage Sites, as […]
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About 20km from Robertson on a good tarred road lies the charming village of McGregor. There, you can find good wines, delicious food and some of the most attractive 19th-century architecture in the Western Cape. A meander through Voortrekker Street will unveil quaint Cape Dutch architecture, inviting cafes, artisanal shops offering local crafts and the […]
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Drake is continuing his record-breaking streak with this latest addition.
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Thando Hopa makes history with Vogue cover. So gorgeous!
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