Blood Donation in South Africa: 21 Years of Safer Blood, and Why Donors Still Matter
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...
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17 lands in SA
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...
Wild Horse Nine: a fine cast, a strange mission and plenty of heart
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...
Amazon introduces new Kindles
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...
Five Netgalley audiobook reviews for October

Five Netgalley audiobook reviews for October

My standout among these five books is Death and the Taxman, but the most interesting discovery is what connects them: the struggle to regain control. From supernatural comedy to disturbing true crime, these reads show why a shocking premise alone isn’t enough. I...

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Book Review: Tell Two Friends by Ann Garvin

Book Review: Tell Two Friends by Ann Garvin

I’m not entirely sure what it was about Tell Two Friends that hooked me so quickly, but I loved it from the start. Sometimes a book just has that magical combination of characters, humour, tension, and slightly unhinged circumstances that makes you want to keep...

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Make Your Story Matter by Abbie Emmons

Make Your Story Matter by Abbie Emmons

Another audiobook review, thanks to NetGalley. There are writing books that leave you with a notebook full of tips. Then there are writing books that make you want to abandon everything else you’re doing, open your laptop, and finally write the story that’s been...

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The Woman Who Threw Her Life Away by Kerry Fisher

The Woman Who Threw Her Life Away by Kerry Fisher

Got another great listen from NetGalley. There is something wonderfully irresistible about a novel that begins with an ordinary household task and promptly unearths thirty years’ worth of emotional chaos. In The Woman Who Threw Her Life Away, Kerry Fisher turns a...

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Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home

Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home

UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...

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Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense

Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense

One of these books I absolutely adored. One was a solid thriller. And one felt like a waste of time, but it's probably good if that's your vibe. Thanks, NetGalley. I always appreciate the review copies. The Queen of Wishful Thinking by Milly Johnson The Queen of...

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Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst

Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst

Take a trip to Cuba, discover the deceit of a woman married to a powerful divorce lawyer known for ruthless prenups, and travel back to one of the most controversial trials in history. Thanks for the review copies, Netgalley. The Novel Detective: A Detective Novel by...

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