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…
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It’s one of the most inexplicably satisfying feelings – being able to say, “I know this famous person” or, “that celebrity grew up in my home town”. Of course, as…
South Africa’s golden boy and world record holder, Wayde van Niekerk, showed the world what we’re made of at the Rio Olympics this year. But what do we know about…
Here’s something for the sweet tooth… Melkkos (milk food) is one of those South African heritage dishes that conjures up memories of family dinners around the kitchen table and the…
It’s almost the end of the month, which means we’ll get a little bit of a breather between this year’s main sporting events – the Olympics and the Paralympics. This…
With international directors and producers opting for South African shores for production of TV-series like Black Sails, Crusoe, Charlie Jade and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, it makes us…
The British Museum recently announced the hosting of a South African art exhibition which will run from 27 October to 26 February 2017. This exhibition will showcase a chronological history…
South Africans tend to be so focused on our political issues, crime and issues of social welfare that we tend to forget to see the silver lining. One such silver…
No, no, it’s not what you’re thinking. We don’t have any pictures of someone’s gran or grandpa (bless their souls) here. What we’re talking about is South Africa’s real migrant…
Each year on the 18th of July, South Africans roll up their sleeves and give 67 minutes (or more) to volunteer and help those less fortunate than them. But where…