The first month of 2017 is already on its head, and if you’re like most of us, you’re probably still scrambling to get all your ducks in a row. One…
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Biltong is a rich inheritance from our pioneering forefathers and is as traditionally South African as Boerewors, Braaivleis and Sunny Skies. Throughout the ages many different marinades have been lovingly…
Wie wil nou die nuwejaar in wals met ʼn handjie vol pennies en ‘n snytjie droë brood? Ja, melodrama help dalk ook nie, maar vir diegene van ons wat geldjies…
Looking for a great Eggnog recipe? Drink in the flavours of the East Indies with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg infused into custard milk with a tot of rum! Here is…
The South African diaspora lies scattered across time zones, hemispheres, country borders and oceans across the world. Though most South Africans migrate to areas with distinct expat representation, South African…
It’s Festive Season again. For most of us this means getting together with friends and family, enjoying good food and wine and talking about the good old days. But of…
Many South Africans struggle with the decision – leave or stay? Expat forums are chock-a-block with anxious members seeking advice and motivation for their decision to leave the country. When…
Mulled wine, mince pies or eggnog? Surely as South Africans we’ll all say: “Not in this heat!” (if you’re lucky enough to visit the sunny shores of South Africa during…
The Rugby may have South Africans waving their fists in the air out of frustration at the moment, but while we’re busy debating the reasons behind the Springboks’ latest beatings,…
Decembers see many of us wipe the dust off our bookshelves for a bit of light or not-so-light reading – whether on the beach, or next to that fireplace. And…