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These super-comfy boots saved me in winter, and I’m still wearing them in summer. The cleated soles are much more flexible than they look, and the leather is beautifully soft. Entirely local, they’re made to order. Go to freestylesa.co.za – the whole

Richard Holmes’s envy-inducing story about barging an inland waterway in France reminded me just how lovely it is to go to a foreign country where everything is different: the language, the food, the culture. Since the pandemic hit we’ve been travell

I can so relate to your editorial in the September/October 2021 edition. For me, too, early-morning walks have become a sanctuary. At the beginning of 2020 I was rather voluptuously corpulent, but happy with the way my life was going. I had big plans

Making tasty, healthy meals at home became so easier with the arrival of the airfryer about 10 years ago. Now, with a Philips Essential XL Connected airfryer and the Philips NutriU app, you can prepare a delicious meal mainly from the comfort of your

I am a big believer in bringing home mementoes whenever we go away somewhere, just to extend the experience for a bit. This time, it was no more than a day trip to Babylonstoren, but I finally managed to track down their apothecary-style shop (that f

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AS lockdown levels are lowered, more people are returning to the office. International trends indicate, however, that many organisations will see a hybrid arrangement of combining in-office days with working from home continuing indefinitely. Forbes

GETTING THERE: Air France offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. From the airport it’s a three-hour rail journey to Jarnac. airfrance.co.za; trainline.eu VISAS: South African passport-holders require a Schengen vi

•She was born Julie Anne Smith, but when she registered with the National Guild every variation of her name was already in use, so she combined her two first names and assumed her father’s middle name as her surname. •She lives with her family in Gre

At3 am my brain was still racing. I’d spent all night – well, all year really – feeling useless and wondering how I could use my skills, time or resources to do more good in this messed-up world. I should give Owen some money, my restless brain decid

THE COPPA WELLNESS COPPER WATER BOTTLE with a hammered finish is hand-made from a single sheet of copper, and lacquered on the outside to prevent tarnishing. It’s beautiful, contains no plastic, and it’s a local brand! 750 ml bottle, R729; Faithful t

BEST BUY ENTERTAINER SMOKED BONELESS GAMMON R89.99/KG; FOOD LOVER’S MARKET A generously sized gammon that packs a punch. It has a pleasant smokiness with balanced seasoning. The rich meat matches well with a glaze. It’s moist, looks appealing and has

CARA SAVEN Cara Saven Wall Design Cara wins: • R100 000 cash from Santam • A full-page advertisement in FAIRLADY or TRUELOVE to promote her business • An hour’s mentorship with one of our judges • A year’s supply of African Extracts Rooibos skincare

Cara Saven Wall Design carasaven.com IN2006, Cara Saven was working as a retail buyer for Woolworths when she fell pregnant with her first child. ‘At the time I fully intended to come back to work, but once my child had been born, I knew I couldn’t.’

Wardworx wardworx.app Wardworx is a free mobile app created for doctors, by a doctor. Since its launch on 26 January 2021, it has proven to be a crucial tool for healthcare workers, especially during these challenging times when many have been requir

GirlCode girlcode.co.za The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and the founder and CEO of GirlCode is making sure that women aren’t left behind. When Zandile started her career as a coder seven years ago, she couldn’t help but notice that there we

Vitamins A and C: Your mama probably encouraged you to eat your carrots because they contained vitamin A, which was good for your eyes – or, as my mother assured me, would help me see in the dark. All nonsense, I now know, but the truth is vitamin A

This is great for dark rings, puffiness and all the other nasty side-effects of too much Ted Lasso and too little sleep. Formulated and made in South Africa, this brand is perfectly designed for our harsh conditions. The eye gel contains plant-derive

The way you do your makeup should change from time to time, because your face is changing all the time. If you’re still applying your liner and lipstick the same way you did when you were 26, it’s time to try something new! We asked makeup artist ext

1 Midsters get DED (dry eye disease), which makes your eyes burn, water and itch. 2 If your eyes water constantly, it’s actually because they’re too dry. They’re trying to lubricate themselves. 3 Using a warm compress on your closed eyes for 10 minut

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The Booker Prize is awarded to the best novel of the year written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland, so you could call it a big deal. For Karen Jennings, who is also busy completing her doctorate in English at the University o

IN the world of word puzzles, the pinnacle of difficulty is the cryptic crossword. A regular crossword can be challenging enough, but cryptics seem impossible at first glance. The clues make no sense at all. Even if you do manage to get a word or two

Barista Black, R150. Inspired by the smooth ruggedness of James Bond, this Pinotage is stylish in appearance and full of depth. The hint of coffee is very subtle, but definitely there. Bonnievale Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 R140, was give

Van Loveren Family Vineyards has been making wine for more than 80 years, but only started bottling its wines under its own label in the ’80s. The Retief family, who have farmed the land since 1937, have long been known for their hospitality, and tha

CLOSING DATE: 16 DECEMBER 2021 by Qaanitah Hunter, Faziel Singh and Jeff Wicks News24’s top journalists were on the scene to cover the eight days of looting and violence in KZN and Gauteng following Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment. With this book they expl

EDITOR Suzy Brokensha Managing Editor Crystal Matthews, crystal.matthews@media24.com Production Manager Liezel Dukes, liezel.dukes@media24.com Photographer Liza van Deventer, Liza.vanDeventer@media24.com Syndication Manager Tasneem Larney, tlarney@fa

I’ve never been much of a fan of shopping unless it’s in foreign supermarkets, which is actually more snooping than shopping. I’ve found some pretty excellent things in those supermarkets over the years: a snake in a bottle of wine, sweet-potato-flav