Here's a novel idea. Instead of the usual bachelorette party, why not do something that everyone will be able to use afterwards? Something like basic cooking? And you don't even have to try and figure out where to go, I'll tell you: ChefMLK School of Cooking in...
By Lungz Mathupha Ever wondered why people sob and cry fitfully at the loss of a famous muso – somebody they didn’t know personally, in the sense that they’d never met or shared a coffee or even a fleeting ‘hello’ and ‘see you later’? A recent tweet hit the bull’s eye...
By Lungz Mathupha You don't have to be a Rocky fan to appreciate the brilliant acting skills (and good looks) of Michael B. Jordan in this mind-blowing production. Charisma and determination are plentiful as Jordan conveys the powerful story of Adonis Creed’s quest to...
By Lungz Mathupha It’s not every day that I get a sudden rush from a crescendo of drums, strings, and brass belting out a swinging melody, but that’s how a really great show should be started and From the Footlights didn’t disappoint. Flanked by an 18-piece orchestra,...
My second visit to Café Hemingways was complimentary. At that time the draft of this post had already been written. I recently discovered a gorgeous new spot in this fabulous city. Café Hemingway’s is tucked into a quiet corner next to the Kyalami race track. The...
By Lungz Mathupha The 2015 Delicious International Food and Music Festival is here If you’re a lover of good food and music, but you haven’t been to the Delicious Festival – what are you waiting for? It’s SA’s biggest food and music extravaganza and this year, it...
By Lungz Mathupha Setting the stage ablaze with lights, music and movement, the latest stage production at the Soweto Theatre presents a fiery performance of local arts. Titled Colour Me Human, this musical celebrates the evolution of humankind through dance and song,...
By Lungz Mathupha There’s a common IsiZulu saying that goes: Into emnandi iyaphindwa, meaning when it’s good, it deserves to be enjoyed a second time. That was my immediate reaction when news of the re-opening of eclectic pop up bar, The Union Bar, came my way. The...
By Lungz Mathupha When a movie bags the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, there’s high expectation surrounding the hype. This year’s winner is Polish film by Pawel Pawlikowski, titled Ida – and it delivered with a truly captivating narrative. The film is set in 1962...
