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Honouring Achim von Arnim
It is with great sadness we share that Achim von Arnim, founder and guiding spirit of Haute Cabrière, passed away peacefully this week, surrounded by his beloved family. As we… →
Domestic chaos, shaken and stirred: Lynita Crofford’s one-woman triumph
THE journalist turned playwright Susan Hayden makes a successful leap to theatre with this intimate exploration of marital breakdown and reinvention, writes Herman Lategan. At Cape Town’s Galloway Theatre, tucked inside… →
Cape Town again named world’s best city by The Telegraph
CAPE TOWN has officially been named the Best City on Earth by The TelegraphTravel Awards 2025. More than 20000 Telegraph readers took part in this year’s survey, selecting the countries, cities and travel companies… →
Whoopsidaisies. Hugh Grant’s done it again
OVER the course of a wildly successful 43-year career, the tousled-haired Brit has pivoted from bumbling romantic (Notting Hill, Love Actually) to irresistible cad (Bridget Jones’ Diary) and, more recently,… →
Schalk Bezuidenhout tackles first romcom lead role on Showmax
STAND-UP comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout takes on his first lead role in a romantic comedy in the Showmax Original film Soos Pynappel op Pizza, set to release on Valentine’s Day. The… →
Survivor Wines uncovers hidden gem in Klein Karoo
SINCE its inception, Survivor Wines has embarked on a journey of discovery and rediscovery, driven by a passion for terroir and vineyards with a narrative to share. From the moment… →
Who is the Smokkelman? He’s got a deal for you…
LEGEND has it he was conceived on a hillside vineyard at dawn on the first day of bud break. Touched by the goddess Demeter. Born on the damp floor of a… →
Things about to get shifty on the West Coast
IT’S the Shifty40 Oppie Weskus Koppie this weekend. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, Shifty troubadour, Rian Malan, has a few compelling reasons why you should get up and… … →
Multi award-winning Barry wraps up with final season on Showmax
BARRY’S first three seasons picked up 50 awards and nine Emmys. Now the first four episodes of the fourth and final season are streaming on Showmax, with new episodes coming… →
Matt Manning shares some food trends we can expect
CHEF and owner of Grub & Vine, Culture Wine Bar, the Chef’s Studio and the Blue Room, Matt Manning shares some of the food trends we can expect to see… →
Taking bakes to sweet new heights with flavoured sugars
SO many treats are elevated by a sprinkling of icing sugar, whether you like your popcorn with a good dose of sweetness, or you enjoy a Victoria sponge with a… →
UCOOK’s big news for little ones
AS the mother of a toddler there are a few things I have to remind myself of daily. Things like: always check the washing machine before putting it on, never… →