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...
Rosebank The Zone brings us Creed

Rosebank The Zone brings us Creed

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...

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When inspiration hits

When inspiration hits

A day at TEDx Johannesburg By Lungz Mathupha Soweto Theatre recently played host to the TEDx Johannesburg, leaving many attendees highly satisfied. The event was well organised with refreshments provided during the talks and a delicious lunch after the first few...

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Review: Minecraft Combat Handbook

Review: Minecraft Combat Handbook

This review was written by my 16-year-old nephew and is published mostly unedited. Thanks to Penguin Random House for the review copy. Minecraft is a sandbox game where everything from space to your imagination is infinite. Since its release in 2009 its community has...

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Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Guest post by Nafisa Akabor In May GoBeauty made a comeback on the WeChat app. This means all your last minute beauty and spa treatments can be taken care of directly within the app. If you’re too busy to pick up the phone and try to make an appointment, or told that...

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France isn’t just in your dreams…

France isn’t just in your dreams…

By Lungz Mathupha The Eiffel tower and lush vineyards of Champagne may be a long distance away from our humble existence here in Mzansi, but nestled in the vibrantly youthful suburb of Braamfontein is a slice of France which will make you forget that you’re still in...

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Unlikely things to upcycle

Unlikely things to upcycle

This is a paid insertion contributed by a third party. The gifting season is upon us. Fear not – the frugal shopaholic with a love for crafting is at your (and your wallet’s) service! We’ve all seen the upcycling boards on Pinterest, where objects that are considered...

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Da Vinci’s Drawbacks

Da Vinci’s Drawbacks

This post was written by Jade Mitchell and originally appeared on her blog - she was kind enough to attend the exhibition in my place when my body once again betrayed me. I have to confess that I have intentionally mimicked the title of the awful television show ‘Da...

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