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...
Celebrate Summer with Smiths Gins

Celebrate Summer with Smiths Gins

Discover Smiths Gins – South Africa’s award-winning small-batch gin range, now available exclusively on Takealot from 27 October 2025. Celebrate summer with soul, flavour, and handcrafted perfection. A Toast to South African Spirit There’s something magical about a...

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Ten Things About Champagne

Ten Things About Champagne

There are ten essential insights into the world of Champagne to prepare you for the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival, slated for May 17th and 18th at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton. Protected Origins: Only wines crafted within the...

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Starbucks Cold Brew – refreshingly smooth

Starbucks Cold Brew – refreshingly smooth

Starbucks South Africa is excited to reintroduce the Starbucks Cold Brew range that features the Traditional Cold Brew, Cold Brew Latte, and Cold Brew with Vanilla Sweet Cream. Cold brew vs iced coffee Cold brew differs from iced espresso beverages like an iced latte...

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Know your sparkling wine

Know your sparkling wine

Prosecco and champagne are popular sparkling wines that have more similarities than differences. While both styles of sparkling wine can produce rosé sparkling wines, Prosecco rosé was only approved in May 2020. Prosecco and champagne are both made from still wine...

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De Krans P&T is this summer’s pre-mix

De Krans P&T is this summer’s pre-mix

De Krans P&T is South Africa's first and only port-style wine and tonic. If you find gin and tonic too bitter to your taste, you will love this drink. Port-style wines are part of De Krans Wines' heritage, and the winery has become one of South Africa's most...

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How people around the world drink Rooibos

How people around the world drink Rooibos

According to the SA Rooibos Council (SARC), more people are trying Rooibos than ever before, but each country has its own way of drinking it. According to Adele du Toit, SARC spokesperson, tea-drinking traditions have been incorporated into cultures around the world...

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Something fresh at Starbucks

Something fresh at Starbucks

As summer draws to an end, Starbucks is rolling out fresh food nationwide with a delicious new menu of freshly prepared and ready-to-go snacks and treats. They invited me to try some of it. Some of their new offerings include the granola pot, a breakfast favourite...

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