Sir Lenny Henry’s Three Little Birds set to soar on BritBox

SPIRITED, moving, funny and heartfelt, the BritBox Original limited series Three Little Birds debuts exclusively on BritBox this month. It’s a triumphant celebration of immigration, community and the strength of black womanhood, inspired by the life-affirming stories of Sir Lenny Henry’s mother and all those who have travelled to make Britain their home.  Apart from […]

Jack Black welcomes Super Crush Cherry Ale to its bottled lineup 

JACK BLACK’S latest limited release, Super Crush Cherry Ale, is coming to South Africa’s shelves. Previously exclusive to Jack Black’s Taproom and a select few stockists, the Super Crush Cherry Ale has an exciting new home… a bottle. Pioneering a new path in fruit-forward craft beers, this Cherry Ale boasts an intense cherry crush flavour […]

Mount Nelson to lead the pack in 5-star pet-friendly experiences

MOUNT NELSON, A Belmond Hotel, opens its doors to guests and their furry companions with an array of unique experiences. Check into one of The Nellie’s pet-friendly rooms and explore the expansive grounds of Cape Town’s iconic inner-city oasis with your travelling four-legged friend. With personalised welcome cards and treats on arrival, these bespoke pet offerings […]

Entries open for MasterChef South Africa season five, now on S3

HOME cooks with a passion for food can now throw their name in the pot to be chosen as a contestant on the fresh new season of MasterChef South Africa, sponsored by Pick n Pay and broadcast on S3 (formerly known as SABC3). If you’re a wizard in the kitchen whose divine dishes have friends […]

Jack Black’s Food Truck Fridays kick Off 2024

AFTER a short and sweet festive season hiatus, Jack Black’s Food Truck Fridays are back to welcome 2024 with delicious bites, community vibes, and of course, ice-cold beer! Starting on Friday 2 February and continuing on the first Friday of every month, Cape Town’s favourite pre-weekend wind-down is back in full swing. From 4pm to […]

Tiny creatures live large on Disney+ in A Real Bug’s Life

INSPIRED by the World of Disney and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, the new Disney+ Original Series from National Geographic, A Real Bug’s Life, is an incredible adventure into nine different micro bug worlds around the globe, where the forces of nature play out on a miniature scale and where tiny creatures rely on amazing powers […]

The (Summer)Tide’s coming in…

FIFTY-TWO consecutive weeks of homegrown drama, intrigue and sheer spectacle will wash over M-Net from Sunday, 28 January at 6pm, with the arrival of Summertide. The multi-generational drama tells the story of a marine biologist and father of two children, Martin Field (Frank Rautenbach), who moves to the idyllic False Bay after the death of […]

Paul René MCC has the perfect bubbly for every occasion

PAUL René MCC’s Cap Classique wines, crafted with passion and tradition, capture the essence of joy, togetherness, and the enduring spirit of family. Produced on the verdant outskirts of the picturesque town of Robertson, Paul René MCC is a family-owned winery dedicated to producing exceptional sparkling wines using time-honoured methods and meticulously selected grapes. This […]

Embracing the fusion: Nikkei Cuisine lands in Cape Town

WHEN I first heard about Nikkei, I had to ask Google about it. What would Japan and Peru, not exactly direct neighbours, have in common? The answers are that Nikkei cuisine is a type of fusion cuisine that combines Japanese and Peruvian elements. And Nikkei is the word used to describe immigrants of Japanese origin […]