THE eco-conscious Gonana Collection on Bekbaai beach in the calm and tranquil village of Paternoster on the West Coast of South Africa, is always a great place for a holiday getaway no matter what the season. At Gonana, which means "to embrace" in isiZulu, winter is welcomed as the "secret" season – a time to turn inwards, a time to reflect a time to enjoy long, and a time to keep the winter…
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The Table Bay hotel receives British Airways Holidays accolade

CUSTOMERS of British Airways Holidays, one of the UK’s leading tour operators, rank the elegant 5-star Table Bay hotel in the V&A Waterfront as among the best in the world. The sought after British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Awards 2022 are based on feedback from travellers who rate their hotel experience out of five stars across categories such as location, service and value for…

Intriguing new docuseries premieres on M-Net

M-NET will present Cold Blood: The Violent Crime Cases of Mike Bolhuis, a gripping four-part true crime docuseries. Premiering on Thursday, 11 May, the series follows Specialist Investigator Mike Bolhuis, as he explores one of the most notorious cold cases in South Africa. The lifeless body of Yolandi Botes, a mother of three, was found in the Vaal River by a grandfather and his grandson on 4…
HOLLYWOOD’S quintessential “Mr Nice Guy”, Tom Hanks, plays a grumpy widower who finds a new lease on life in the heartwarming comedy-drama A Man Called Otto, which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch on DStv Box Office from 17 May 2023. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings audiences this feel-good adaptation of the number one New York Times bestselling novel A Man Called Oveby…
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Reimagined iconic Cape Town building meets major travel trend

AN iconic building that dominates the skyline as one of Cape Town’s tallest residential developments has evolved to provide the perfect on-trend solution to meet the changing demands of travellers. One Thibault Square, formally known as the LG Building or the BP Centre, is a 126.5-metre modernist skyscraper on Thibault Square in Cape Town that has been reimagined into an "aparthotel", offering…

Award-winning South African Cheese Festival under new ownership

THE always highly anticipated South African Cheese Festival is back in Stellenbosch this year with new dates and new owners. Sandringham Estate will play host to the outdoor culinary event from 22 to 25 September 2023, over the Heritage Day long weekend.  The new festival owners, a consortium of private investors and the DGTL Marketing Group, have revamped the popular event to celebrate all things…
NEDERBURG’S chief takeouts of vintage 2023 are wines with outstanding flavour, high acids and lower than average alcohol levels, according to cellar-master Samuel Viljoen. “Generally cooler temperatures in the lead up to harvest ensured slow and steady flavour development with good concentration and good acids. Notwithstanding a few very hot but short spells during February and March, the days…
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Liminality, an exhibition of paintings by Richard Joshua

LA GALLERIA in McGregor hosts this exhibition from 20 May to 11 June, 2023. The understanding of liminality has multiple contexts, ranging from the social and cultural to the spatial. The root word limen “is derived from the Latin word for ‘threshold,’ and literally means ‘being on a threshold”. It is the in-between stage where “the realm of conscious and unconscious speculation and…

Abalobi launches new online store

ABALOBI, a revolutionary South African social enterprise seeking to elevate small scale fishing communities through data and technology, has launched the Fish With A Story online store. Home cooks can now enjoy easy access to premium, local yellowtail, cape bream, carpenter and other ethically caught filleted fish as well as coastal pantry products including dune fig jam, bokkom biltong and…
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 weekly on Mondays, express from the States. The new season has a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes - the fifth-highest this year. Barry Berkman (Bill Hader, in a performance that’s won him two Emmys) is a hitman trying to make…
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Spoils for every kind of mother

MOTHER'S DAY is an occasion to honour and celebrate the love, care, and sacrifice that mothers give to their families. Whether it's your own mother, a grandmother, a stepmother, or a mother figure, it's important to take the time to show your gratitude and affection. This can be through simple gestures like spending quality time together, giving her a heartfelt card or letter, or surprising her…

Surprise Mom with a family picnic inspired by Roodeberg Rosé 

CELEBRATE your mom by whipping up a delicious family picnic in her honour accompanied by Roodeberg Classic Rosé. A wine for all occasions, Roodeberg Classic Rosé is vibrant with bright bursts of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry and an enchanting twist of Turkish delight. This meticulously crafted blend of classic red grape varieties loves seafood, chicken or pork skewers and is pure joy with…
MOTHER'S DAY is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the extraordinary woman in your life with an unforgettable experience. Whether you are honouring your mother or another special woman, it is important to spend quality time together and demonstrate your love and gratitude towards her. Let her know how much she means to you and how much you appreciate all that she has done for you.

The Steenberg

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King Charles III’s coronation to stream live on BritBox

ROYAL fever is alive and well on BritBox South Africa in May, with the live stream of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday the 6th from 10am, adding an exciting regal touch. In addition to experiencing all the pomp and splendour of the Coronation, go behind the scenes for an intimate portrait of the royals through the lens of legendary royal photographer Arthur Edwards in the documentary…

Chef Mynhardt’s Provençal lamb shanks

MOST lamb shank recipes call for red wine. However, this version by chef Mynhardt Joubert is cooked with white wine and herbs which makes for a lighter and more flavourful sauce. The added orange juice and zest works well with this dish and creates magic with the artichokes and green olives. Serve with soft buttery polenta and some KWV Cathedral Cellar Triptych.  PROVENÇAL LAMB SHANKS WITH