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The chef who’s bringing heart and soulful food to a refreshed Jozi inner city

Julian Ribeiro is serving warmth and Lebanese-inspired food – and helping lead a movement that’s breathing new life into Marshalltown.

Young friendship across the colour line in apartheid SA reshapes views about whites

In this excerpt from his memoirs, South Africa’s high commissioner to the UK Kingsley Mamabolo describes how a white childhood friend helped change his views about whites.

Karoo incomers, can-do aunties, the constant gardener and an old man’s band

The Karoo is full of vibrant characters, from a self-made gardening entrepreneur to a roaming ‘old man’s band’.

How to beat the holiday blues

There are ways to effectively utilise holiday time to alleviate stress and enhance wellbeing, rather than feeling even more exhausted than you were before your time off.

Across the Sands — from Nelson Mandela Bay to becoming a bomb disposal expert in Iraq

The deserts of Iraq are no joke, especially when your job is to disarm bombs in conflict zones. Under the pen name RJ Malan, the author of this new book sheds light on the life of bomb disposal units.

Edinburgh’s Christmas’ Santa Paws event, and more from around the world

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — a disappointing entry into the series redeemed by a gory Zombies mode

There’s no getting around the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 feels like a rushed product this year. Between a badly designed co-op campaign and a multiplayer mode that plays it safe, this year’s entry in the series is a disappointment.

Harnessing the start and end of your days for a greater sense of control

Beginning with intention and ending with purpose, in our days, our months and even our years, feels like a powerful mindset to embrace.

Summer reads to ease you into the holidays

Daily Maverick’s book editor-at-large, Joy Watson, shares a selection of stories to slip into as the holidays approach.

Strauss & Co offers accessible works in year-end auctions
A musical of musicals — 20 Years of the Tony Awards has all the feels

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary entertainment. This student musical revue will restore your faith.

The Farmhand’s Son — a story of connection, heritage and a captured moment

A journey of discovery in the Eastern Cape resulted in William Sheepskin’s defining portrait, when he captured 14-year-old Vuyisanani Sinqoto in a photo that travelled to London’s National Portrait Gallery.

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Research shows how writing can rewire the brain to be more resilient.

The Art Escapes Atlas — a curated guide to extraordinary places where art extends beyond walls

The Art Escapes Atlas highlights the most remarkable sites around the world where creativity and place seamlessly intersect.

Your top recipes of 2025, from Ouma innie air fryer to a Christmas cake you can make this weekend

Six of our readers’ top 10 choices of the year were air fryer recipes, proof, if it were needed, that these kitchen countertop ovens are here to stay, and not the passing fad many predicted they would be.

Psychology can change the way food tastes — here’s how to use it to make the most of your meals

We often think taste comes from ingredients and cooking techniques. But taste isn’t just on the plate. Our emotions, expectations – even the people sitting with us – can shape how food tastes.

Zootropolis 2 — a caper with its claws clipped

It’s back to everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic animal city in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootropolis 2 for another buddy cop caper. The question is whether the sequel can capture the magic of the acclaimed original film?

Karoo travelling season — wool boom biz, Kalahari car drops and Sandstone steam

The Karoo offers tales of a wool boom and a remarkable collection of vintage steam engines.

Cape Town restaurant dynamo is the Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year

Off to Boston she went, and now Jennifer Hugé, a star in Cape Town’s restaurant industry firmament, has returned a superstar. Meanwhile, at Boschendal, she helped set up the FYN Group’s new Arum restaurant.

Larry, the Downing Street Cat inspects a Christmas Tree, and more around the world

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

In Tanzania, South African Pinotage makes a new friend

Pairing Pinotage wine with Tanzanian green banana soup is unconventional but deeply delicious.

Walking through Braamfontein — a civic experiment in Johannesburg's heart

In Braamfontein’s vibrant streets, music and art transform urban experiences, challenging hostile architecture and inviting community connection in Johannesburg’s dynamic heart.

AirFryday: Panko-crumbed pork loin chops in the air fryer

To get fatty-edged pork chops just right and seal in the juices, panko crumbs come to the rescue.

A weeknight meat and potato pie enhanced with rosemary

My mother Betty Jackman made a wonderful pie when I was a kid in the Sixties. She called it her ‘meat and potato pie’ and I can still taste it now. Here’s my adaptation, in my own way but in honour of that childhood memory.

Root canals and blood sugar — the connection you probably haven’t heard of

Scientific studies are beginning to explain the line between treating a deep tooth infection and the body's ability to manage blood sugar.

Share your favourite Table Mountain stories for an upcoming article series

What is the one spot on Table Mountain you always take visitors to?