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I love cocktails, but honestly, what a hassle to make them yourself. You never have all the ingredients (I’m looking at you, vermouth), crushing ice is harder than it should be, and somehow it always ends up being either too strong or too sweet. But

Beaumont Wine Estate is a real family affair: Sebastian Beaumont (right) is the dynamic and charming winemaker; Nici, his wife, runs operations at the on-site deli; and Jayne Beaumont, widow of founder Raoul, is a welcoming presence, keeping an eye o

How do you express yourself through clothing? I love to express my African heritage, a fusion of ancient textiles and tapestries, and ornate jewellery and hair design. I love to layer with pieces collected on my travels, pieces that reflect African a

Ever since the pandemic forced most of us to work remotely – until employers called everyone back to the office – it has sparked an ever-growing conversation around work: the way we work, the hours we work, and whether any of it is really working for

Organ donation has always been a story in two halves. On one side, there is a recipient, given a second chance at life and the hope of a new future, often after years of waiting. On the other side, there is often a family in mourning, facing their ow

Jerome lost a kidney as the result of a car accident when he was 8 years old. He managed fine without it for about 40 years, until high blood pressure caused problems with his remaining kidney. ‘It was a shock to hear that I needed a transplant, as I

‘I was born with kidney reflux, a condition where the valve between yours kidney and your bladder doesn’t function properly. Growing up, I was a keen gymnast and sang in a national choir, but by the time I entered my teens I was suffering from ongoin

‘I was born with cystic fibrosis, and throughout my childhood I suffered multiple infections and spent a lot of time in hospital. But our family always took the approach of being grateful for the life I had and living it to the full, even though we k

‘Growing up, I was always and out of hospital, and constantly catching up on homework because I’d missed so much school. I was never able to play and take part in sports like other kids. But my mom always told me, “Don’t let your illness define you.

I have an amazing opportunity for you. You can work from home and earn as much as you want. Plus, there is almost no risk. But hurry – you don’t want to miss out!’ You might have received a similar spiel from a friend, family member or someone on soc

These three entrepreneurs are redefining the heartbeat of homes through their unique blend of creativity, sustainability and purposeful design. START-UP COSTS: ‘We started our business with just R2500. Mo was the artisan behind production, and Michel

Amid a sea of neutrals, Roxanne Ferreira swoops in, injecting much-needed colour into South African spaces. The brain behind Arrange Studio, she channels our country’s vibrant hues and nature’s perfect proportions to craft spaces and products that st

Perhaps the incident of the bell tower illustrates the essence of Halki perfectly. A stone clock tower next to the ornate city hall looms over the village – but it is silent. Years ago, the bells in the tower used to chime out the hours, until one da

Four decades ago, Josie Borain’s androgynous beauty catapulted her from suburbia to international fame. On billboards, she strode across Times Square and towered above Piccadilly Circus. Last year, she celebrated her 60th birthday, a year after launc

You know what they say: Falling in love is the easy part. It’s staying in love that is hard. The first spark that we experience so intensely at the start fades pretty quickly when you’re peeing with the door open and arguing about which series to wat

It is roughly 58 years since Jodie Foster’s first acting role, and there are things she won’t put up with on set. She won’t be told how to get into character. She won’t tolerate what she calls ‘voodoo’ directing, that is, am-dram, shake-your-body-out

It’s no secret that South Africa is a challenging place to live and work. ‘But the hottest fires forge the toughest steel, and this is a truism that I’ve come to appreciate more acutely since moving to Europe,’ says Belinda Mountain, business owner a

How do you choose which produce to buy? Because it’s in season? Locally grown? Organic? Perhaps the economic climate has you comparing price points and bundle deals. Or maybe it’s the physical appearance of the produce: only the shiniest apples and t

Two days after his wife Olivia* left on an urgent trip to care for her sick mother, Graham* realised his marriage was in trouble. As Olivia hurried to the airport, she’d asked Graham to make sure their bills got paid. But what arrived in the post was

Midlife comes with all kinds of challenges, but for most people, poor sleep tops the list. According to Kevin Morgan, professor of psychology at Loughborough University’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit, studies estimate that 40–70% of older people have

AS a medical doctor practising in the UK, Dr Hazel Wallace started noticing that women were not given the same consideration and treatment when it came to health and healthcare. Yes, we are living longer, she says, ‘but with poorer health – and so I

Kim Kardashian swears by it. Ariana Grande has name-dropped it. And Meghan Markle’s makeup artist loves it. And now we can finally get our hands on it too: Giorgio Armani’s coveted Luminous Silk Foundation has officially landed in South Africa. The o

Ask any dermatologist worth their salt for an anti-ageing skincare product recommendation and they will inevitably recommend two things: One, a sunscreen. Because, while we talk cheerfully about living in ‘sunny South Africa’, it’s a well-known fact

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Grant knows what it’s like to miss out on the celebrations that anchor family life. When he was slogging his way through the ranks in elite kitchens (Charlie Trotter’s and The French Laundry among them), Easter was a holiday in which he participated

SERVES 4 The buttery popcorn flavour of curry leaf works so well with chilli and sweet caramelised cabbage. This is a delicious side for grilled chicken or pan-fried fish, but it is also hearty enough to be the centrepiece, served with steamed rice.

A red wine headache is recognised by the International Headache Association as being distinct from a normal hangover, and now scientists at the University of California in San Francisco think they know why some of us suffer from it. The culprit, they

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Artistry in Sandton is a collaboration between musician J’Something and the hotel and apartment network BlackBrick. A night out at Artistry offers good food and a cultural immersion over the three storeys of one building, taking guests from the rooft

Scottish crime writer Denise Mina is at the top of her game, which is why it is interesting that she’s chosen to take on Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler’s famous detective. But she does it brilliantly. Marlowe was famous for his honesty, but also hi

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In these puzzles, each letter of the alphabet has been replaced with a number. You need to decide which letter is represented by which number. To start you off, we reveal the codes for a few letters. With these letters filled in throughout the puzzle