Netgalley May Book Reviews
Eight books, seven of them various kinds of great (I have ambitions of becoming Mrs Gooch), and one absolute dud stalled out on the starting grid. Please let me know if you can recommend a really good F1 novel. Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte is a clever,...
CHARGE Electric Vehicle Charging: Solar-Powered Road Trips Arrive on the N3
There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
Nine Yards Rosebank: Joburg’s New Green Town Square Has Arrived
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
April Netgalley Reviews
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
Slipper Day 2026: Cosy Feet, Big Hearts, Life-Changing Dreams

Slipper Day 2026: Cosy Feet, Big Hearts, Life-Changing Dreams

There are few things better than slipping into your comfiest slippers and knowing you are doing something genuinely meaningful at the same time. That is exactly what makes Reach For A Dream’s Slipper Day such a special event on South Africa’s calendar. On 29 May 2026,...

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Step into my Slippers on 31 May 2024

Step into my Slippers on 31 May 2024

Slipper Day, Reach For A Dream's biggest fundraiser, returns on 31 May 2024, promising a day filled with warmth, generosity, and fun - all in support of children with life-threatening illnesses. This year, Reach For A Dream and their partners bring you the chance to...

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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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Birthday countdown

Birthday countdown

It's five months until I (hypothetically) celebrate my next birthday. So I've decided to make a little extravagant wish list. Because it's a milestone age, supposedly, it's a little heavy on the extravagance. In no particular order, here it is. This Rose Ring from...

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Dating profiles matter and you can win

Dating profiles matter and you can win

I attended the media launch, and it was a little weird - I was one of the few people there who was not single. Yes, you read that right. I'm not single. I'm not in a relationship - yet - I'm seeing a wonderful man on a regular basis and we're getting to know each...

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