Safer blood has come from pairing scientific progress with a broader, more inclusive donor community in South Africa. Individual Donor Nucleic Acid Testing (ID-NAT), introduced nationally in 2005, changed how donated blood is screened; 21 years on, every donation...
This article was first published on Recharged. Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note 17 line arrives in South Africa with three 5G phones, prices from R9 299, and a clear bet on long battery life, tougher builds, and flagship-style features at mid-range prices. The Pro Max leads...
I went to a media screening of Wild Horse Nine knowing almost nothing about it. John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi were all the invitation I needed — and a Tom Waits cameo sounded like a very welcome bonus. Set in Santiago in 1973, against the turmoil of...
This article was first published on Recharged. Amazon’s redesigned Kindle family puts reading comfort at the centre, with thinner, lighter devices, flush-front displays, and new ways to turn pages. Across Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, the most...
There comes a time every year when someone asks, “What would you like for your birthday?” Usually, I say something sensible like, “Oh, you don’t have to get me anything.” And while that’s true, it would be a disservice to the art of wishful thinking not to have a...
This article was first published on Recharged. The Asus Zenbook 14 makes a compelling case that portability is about more than a lighter bag. With a 1.1kg build, OLED screen, and useful everyday connections, this Snapdragon-powered model brings together the details...
This article was orignially published on Recharged. After attending the South African launch of the Oppo Reno16 F 5G, our takeaway is simple: its appeal lies in making photography easier, backed by a substantial battery. The Bubble accessory brings rear-camera framing...
Marc’s by Marc Jacobs is more than a fashionable place to stop for coffee: it’s an intimate, design-led café where the food and setting are part of the same experience. A world-first, tucked inside Hyde Park The first permanent Marc’s by Marc Jacobs café in the world...
A great city stay should fit your life. WINK Aparthotels Saxon Square combines hotel-style comfort with self-catering independence in a convenient Rosebank location. Whether you’re visiting Johannesburg for meetings, enjoying a weekend away, or settling in longer, the...
