The heights of delight at Franschhoek’s La Petite Ferme

Franschhoek’s La Petite Ferme offers outdoor pursuits, sumptuous suites, an award-winning kitchen and views for days

ART: More than an elephant in the room

An out-of-the-box designer and eco-activist artist, Porky Hefer creates creatures in the hope the world will sit up and pay attention. Or maybe sit down, ...

Melozhori private game lodge — luxury on your own terms

Experience the expanse of the Karoo at this venue — a perfect getaway for a group of friends or families

Asian tastes and treats at Tang restaurant

Tang offers a feast of colour and flavour — in its drinks as much as its food

Bird spotting on the Garden Route

Whether you’re a bird nerd, a twitcher, a lister or just curious, the region is a win when it comes to encountering our feathered friends

The principles of leadership

History offers three critical qualities that distinguish good leaders from bad ones: self-sacrifice, unflinching commitment and a desire for justice. Can the ...

Where Cape Town is everyone’s cup of tea

After an extended search in the city and surrounds, the FM brings you the skinny on some of the top spots to enjoy a hotel high tea

On safari in the Karoo

The Samara Karoo Reserve is Big Five reserve without the traffic jams and tour buses. It’s a space of stillness, of big sky and endless horizon. But it’s by no ...

A masterclass in theatre

A local production of soul-shattering musical Spring Awakening is being transferred to Joburg this month. Keith Bain spoke to Steven Sater, the award-winning ...

Lifting the lid on Bill Gates and his foundation

Investigative journalist Tim Schwab’s new book on the Microsoft founder exposes myths about billionaire philanthropy

‘Magic’ designs and hi-tech transform humble product

Seventeen years ago, Cara Saven spotted a gap in the market. Today she runs a successful wallpapering company, with operations and clients all over the world

A grand case of harmony

The 122-year-old Steinway piano at heritage site Northwards House has a storied history. Still as good as new today, it remains a favourite with concert ...

Welcome to a winter wonderland

The village of Val d’Isère offers the picture-perfect backdrop for resort living. Think skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledding. And don’t forget the jacuzzis, ...

A feast of flavour in Franschhoek

Franschhoek’s Ōku is fine dining without the fuss — a place for ‘flippies’ and excellent fare

BOOK REVIEW: The end of the world as we know it?

The end of the world as we know it? No — but we need to change, writes data scientist Hannah Ritchie

Visiting our first artistic and scientific ancestors

A dual exhibition in the Western Cape showcases the origins of early modern humans, and the cognitive abilities that allowed them to shape the world around them