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ON THE BOX

Everyone wants a ‘move-in-ready’ dream home, but with soaring real estate prices in a red-hot market, it’s just not possible for most homeowners. On Worst to First (Season 1 starts 18 November on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv), contractors Mickey Fabbiano and Sebastian Sevallo take on the challenge of transforming the ugliest house on the block into the envy of the neighbourhood.

ANNUAL NAPPY RUN

2 November: Johannesburg Zoo

Take part in at R100 per adult and R60 for kids; funds raised will be used to buy nappies. Visit or call 011 452 2774 for more.

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