South Africa was very, very thirsty following what was a lengthy ban on the sale of alcohol, with some familiar favourites snapped up in bulk.
The gin and tonic had to come a long way before it was your drink of choice, and the journey wasn’t always pretty.
The name Larry Nassar may not mean much to you, but to hundreds of women and girls, it is a reminder of a sexual abuse cover-up that brought shame and disgrace to American gymnastics.
Children and adults could experience changes in behaviour from lack of access to nature and the outdoors.
Independence Day is a celebration of freedom, which is why it feels right ‘Escape from Pretoria’ is having its African premiere on July 4.
South Africa is grappling with the issue of the spread of the coronavirus in our prison system, although that’s not a problem unique to this country.
Prince William and his father Prince Charles didn’t always get along, but it looks like they’ve more than buried the hatchet.
There’s a good reason why restoring classical, iconic works of art should be left to the professionals.
If you love plants, but have no idea how to keep them alive, there are apps out there that will elevate you to superior plant parent status.
There’s something about the R37 million border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe that has really struck a nerve.
In rugby, there are certain things you can count on, like Faf du Klerk kicking from the base and Breyton talking about passion at the touchscreen. Then there are those bizarre moments.
Santorini, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, has seen the tourism ‘machine’ come to an abrupt halt.
Yesterday, South Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases ticked over the 100 000 mark, and the acceleration over the past two weeks is cause for great concern.
Yesterday, Apple announced what’s in store for iOS14, including some superb translation upgrades and other features users have been crying out for.
In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa laid out the tough times ahead, whilst the DA put forward a list of demands that includes immediately ending the lockdown.
Zuma back in court. Trump’s election panic. SA passes 100 000 COVID-19 cases. Cats bad for dating profile. Bieber denies sexual assault. Seeds of Harry and William’s fallout.
Energy experts have warned that with an increase in demand once more, and a very chilly winter ahead, stage six load shedding is a possibility.
Often referred to as the ‘grande dame’ of the Southern Peninsula, Casa Labia will undergo an extensive refurb ahead of some exciting changes.
The Serb set up the Adria Tour as a way of reintroducing tennis to the Balkans, but things are not going according to plan.
Archaeologists are describing their new discovery as the “largest prehistoric structure ever found” in Britain.
Thousands of people from West Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India, and the Far East watched the “ring of fire” solar eclipse that happened yesterday.
The luxury property market in South Africa has taken a dive, which is bad news for property sellers but good news for bargain hunters.
Just when you thought you couldn’t have more respect for Rassie Erasmus, the man who coached South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup win, this story emerges.
Jude Law’s new ‘slow-burn’ thriller is racking up some glowing reviews, with one calling it a “smouldering exploration of ambition”.
Activists weren’t pleased with the Global Security Institute’s invitation to FW De Klerk to participate in talks about minority rights and racism.
Forrest Fenn became famous after hiding a treasure chest somewhere in the Rocky Mountains back in 2010, leaving a trail of clues as to where it may be hidden.
In northern Italy, conservationists are finding creative ways to save the Presena glacier, which has lost more than a third of its volume since 1993.
Healthcare workers fear for their safety as new cases surge through the doors, and some medics would love for it to be a criminal offence to be caught in public without a face mask.
The economic fallout of the national lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of some iconic South African hotels.
In February of this year, the South African Satanic Church became the first of its kind in the country, with the church opening its doors in Century City.