The Sunday, 01 November episode of Carte Blanche revisits the horrific slaughter of donkeys for their skins, exposing allegations of extreme animal cruelty in what has become a lucrative trade. A decade after the investigative programme first exposed the brutal practice, disturbing accounts suggest that little may have changed, with donkeys allegedly continuing to be […] More
Diwali 2026 is just around the corner, and homes across South Africa will soon glow with lamps, lights and colour. The Festival of Lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. For many families, it’s a time of prayer, food, family and fireworks. Here’s how to celebrate safely, while keeping your neighbours and pets calm […] More
Following recent episodes of SABC 1’s Skeem Saam, loyal viewers couldn’t help but engage in a lively discussion on X (formerly Twitter), rating the acting skills of Vele Manenje. Manenje joined Skeem Saam in April 2021 as Evelyn Maswahla, a dedicated teacher who worked her way up at Turfloop High School and is also a […] More
South African artist Buqaqawuli Nobakada is making her mark in Paris. Instead of canvas, she paints on lace. And her first solo exhibition in France is now on view in one of the world’s art capitals. Buqaqawuli Nobakada’s exhibition, Our Dreams Began to Chase Us Back, opened on Monday, 19 October, at Galerie Pierre Cornette de Saint Cyr in […] More
The last weekend of October is packed with plenty of festivals, and South Africans are ready to bid goodbye to the spooky season in style. If you’re looking to have fun solo or with your family and friends, there’s no shortage of entertaining events to choose from! Here’s our pick of the best festivals happening […] More