Seeds of hope. . .

Staff Reporter|Published

Autumn gardening in the Boland and Helderberg

Book review: Hamburger Gourmet

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

This book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for hamburgers, developed by the chefs at a restaurant called Blend, which seems to be in America though I really ...

Book review: Long Covid

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Nearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s long fingers.

Book review: Pumpkin Spice Cafe

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

If the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone. I’ve read that the writer chose this pen name specifically because she is a ...

Book reviews: anthologies

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Two engaging children's books that spark curiosity and wonder: The Amazing Quiz Book offers 750 interactive questions perfect for screen-free entertainment, while ...

Book review: Do not feed the monkey!

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

A story and recipe book combined, the quirky book follows the antics of a monkey named Mitch who made an art out of begging at the tables of a restaurant at the ...

Pre-teen and teen book reviews

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

This sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas I’ve seen in a long time.

Watch VideoHow we deal with FARQs: frequently asked rude questions

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Figuratively speaking – finding humour in the loss of my physique

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

"In this month's Living Large column, a mother of seven shares hilarious encounters and heartwarming moments that come with embracing her post-pregnancy body. From ...

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

When you're raising a large family, 'the talk' becomes talks - plural. From innocent questions about 'eggies' to creative vocabulary choices, this month's Living ...

The quirks and conundrums of living with a large family

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Today we launch Living Large, a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

The Premier League about to heat up

Tauriq Hassen|Published

The football season about to reach the business end, and with many of the group stages out the way, it’s time to separate the men from the boys. That very famous ...

State must trim its fat before punishing us with more VAT

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Cape Chamber welcomes government's last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities ...

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Letter to the Editor|Published

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWCAn increase in ...

FA Cup delivered some hammer blows

Tauriq Hassen|Published

In the FA Cup action last weekend, the odds were in favour of many of the big teams. The best being Liverpool, who were drawn to last place in the Championship, ...

Mr President, where is the plan?

Letter to the Editor|Published

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe president's latest State of the Nation Address shows once again how government has failed ...

Theatre of nightmares

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Every Manchester United fan looks forward to the big teams these days, as it really is the only time you actually see our team play. The Premier League really has ...

Little survivor needs a loving home

Opinion|Published

Margie Frey; Helderberg

Beautiful birds

Staff Reporter|Published

Ronelle van Loggerenberg shared these two beautiful photographs of our fine-feathered friends in Somerset West, and said: “As I look at these two birds, I wish I ...