SARAH BUITENDACH: Homegrown reading highpoints
If you’re looking for your next great read, the international book lists are good, but local reads are even better
Sarah Buitendach Contributing editor at FM
Evita’s Darling and what makes it special
The west coast village has much to offer: a treasure trove of history, a sardonic look at the politics of South Africa and a feast of local food brands
Time Out’s feast of local flavours
International travel brand Time Out opened its food market in Cape Town this weekend. If first impressions are anything to go by, it looks set to become a ...
Eat Out seeks out South Africa’s best restaurants
What makes for a winning restaurant? It’s not haute cuisine, it’s the all-round experience, from the flavour and texture of the food to the wine list and ...
The nine lives of Miriam Makeba
On the 15th anniversary of the death of ‘Mama Africa’, we remember her many achievements — not least of which was that she made it to the relatively ripe old ...
BOOK REVIEW: Revealing the real Martin Luther King Jr
A new biography reminds us of the civil rights icon’s enormous contribution — that he was formidable, heroically human — while not glossing over his flaws
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Tashas flicks the switch on London restaurant
Tashas’ first restaurant in London in the iconic Battersea Power Station will be an updated version of the original Tashas in Joburg
These Boks are the greatest yet
Siya Kolisi and his never-say-die Springboks have shown what can be achieved when South Africans from different races and cultures work together to achieve a ...
Fright night in Cape Town
The South African Horrorfest is hitting Cape Town for its 19th consecutive year. Not just for hardened horror fans, it’s all about encouraging South Africans ...
The Eastern Cape: a brave new safari frontier
While the Lowveld may hog the limelight for big five safaris, Richard Holmes discovers two new destinations worth the drive in the hills and plains of the ...
KZN’s tourism fightback
The province has been a laggard when it comes to attracting international tourists. It’s hoped a spate of new developments — not least Club Med Tinley — will ...
BOOK REVIEW | Legends: People Who Changed South Africa
In our national slough of despondency, we sometimes forget the heroes without whom South Africa would be even worse off than it is
Moment of truth for the Boks
It’s make or break as the national side heads into the World Cup quarterfinal against France
Elon Musk: behind the billionaire bully
Walter Isaacson’s biography of magnate and inventor Elon Musk is certainly worth a read, though you can’t help but feel he could have done so much more with ...
Sippin’ the Clicquot, rockin’ the boss ladies
Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman Award is a celebration of entrepreneurs, life, and most importantly, optimism
Veldskoen: the ‘sole of South Africa’
Veldskoen has quickly built a global footprint. Recent expansion plans suggest it’s not done yet
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