Independent on Saturday

With Mother’s Day approaching on May 12, many of us find ourselves scratching our heads and asking the age-old question: “What gift do I get for my mom?” It’s a tale as old as time, our beloved moms, the superheroes in our lives, are often the harde

Have you ever been to a restaurant where the drinks and desserts look like they’ve been sprinkled with a touch of magic? You know, the ones that come with billowing clouds of mist and a sprinkle of enchantment? It’s all thanks to the mysterious and m

It is no secret that private chefs are taking over the fine dining scene in South Africa. In recent years, not only have we seen a mass shift in perception toward food, but also an emergence of unique dining experiences Individuals are now more tha

More than 200 music stars have come together to call for the “predatory” use of generative AI in the music industry to be stopped. An open letter – which was signed by the likes of Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry –

In her latest Instagram post, Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert traded her usual glamorous selfies for something a bit more real. Joubert, who is eight months into her reign, posted a picture of herself with red puffy eyes and a flushed face. She s

Nikki Comninos, the director of Tracking Thabo Bester, was drawn to the story way before she got the green light to helm the four-part documentary. South Africa’s real-life “Bonnie and Clyde” saga involving notorious Facebook rapist Thabo Bester and

ON April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev Martin Luther King Jr painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to

Take these steps to become a recycler and contribute to a greener world: 1. Know your recycling options Research recycling facilities in your area and understand what materials they accept. Familiarise yourself with collection schedules and drop-off

Humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste a year. To put that into perspective, enough to go around the globe eight times. When improperly managed, much of that refuse emits greenhouse gases or poisonous c

There are greener ways to dispose of your body after you die than traditional burials and fire cremations. Over the past decade, with the rise in concerns about sustainability, combined with a desire to be part of nature or laid to rest in a natural

How far are you willing to go to help an animal in need? Kloof & Highway SPCA operations manager Sarah van Heerden will cycle 1 600 kms, 24 000 metres of climbing, unsupported, non-stop from Wellington in the Western Cape over 53 passes and back to W

WITH the naked eye, one would see a 50-years-young Durban school teacher, but through the lens one would see a passionate portrait and event photographer. For a bit of fun, Nirdev Udith also captures landscapes as he walks through the city of Durban

A DURBAN-born businessman has received a pat on the back from President Cyril Ramaphosa for his part in revitalising the economy after setbacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 civil unrest and disastrous weather conditions. Ramaphosa deliv

When Simphiwe Prince Mthiyane, known as DJ Africa, was diagnosed with kaposi sarcoma (cancer that forms lesions on the skin) a year ago, he did not believe it at first. “I started having skin problems late in 2022, around November; my skin colour cha

People of all faiths gathered outside the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) to share in the breaking of the fast which takes place daily at sunset over the Muslim fasting month of Ramadaan. Traditionally, the fast is broken with an iftar: prayers and a share

Meet the first winner and finalists in the Independent on Saturday’s pet of the the month competition. Pugs, a 4-year-old Jack Russell cross Pug who lives in Yellowwood Park, wins a R500 voucher from Petzone. Snap a photo of your pet showing its uniq

THIS week’s feature on Durban then and now features a long-time favourite spot for a quiet break, but without the tranquil sound of falling water. It is a soothing green lung in the heart of the CBD, where trees and plants muffle the noise of the cit

This recipe is a love letter to frozen mixed vegetables. You know the ones – the confetti-like mélange of corn, carrots, peas and green beans, cut perfectly like little gems. You might dismiss them as unsophisticated or old-fashioned, but that would

Bona Terra Café Where: 1 Bona Terra Road, Assagay Open: Monday to Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm Call: 062 602 2948 I’m BACK in Hillcrest this week. It’s a sort of halfway house to transfer mother from my sister in Hilton to home in Durb

A classic dish of penne alla vodka gets a nutritional boost from frozen spinach, which keeps the dish pantry- friendly. Cookbook author Julia Turshen turns to this recipe when she wants something as easy as pasta with tomato sauce, but with a bit mor

Happy second month of autumn, gardeners. Although it’s getting colder, the landscape is warmed by the rich colour pallet around us. With many plants going into hibernation, cool-season flowers are only just waking up and getting ready to treat us to

Growing up in KwaMashu, Charmain Shandu would often see women being abused by their partners and ask herself why they chose to stay in those relationships. She came to understand that money played a big role and that if more women had financial freed

Elite runners looking to earn a spot at the Olympic Games in Paris have the opportunity to participate in the Durban International Marathon. The fourth edition of the Durban International Marathon, in which athletes can choose to run either the 42.2k

Runners and walkers keen to compete in the first Galleria Mall Challenge can still get their entries in before the event in eManzimtoti tomorrow. Racegoers can enter the 5km fun run or the 10km or 21.1km races starting and finishing at Galleria Mall

The cast of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, Company, celebrate the South African première this week. Produced by KickstArt, Company is at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for two weeks from April 9 to 21. The cast were photographed at Durban’s Café Monroe

Motorsport fans can look forward to a day of screeching, smoking tyres as SA’s top drifters gather in Durban for the Red Bull Car Park Drift. As a qualifying event for the World Drifting Championship in Oman later this year, the event will feature a

An outrageous miscellany of lies, myths, untruths, fibs and fabrications that tell the woeful history of South Africa. Aimed at offending and entertaining everyone in equal measure, this will have South Africans sniggering and spluttering into their

MORE than in previous elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will be tested to the hilt in this year’s national and provincial elections on May 29. For the first time in 30 years, the electoral majority of the ruling ANC is in jeo

China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV last week. EV makers from China have made inroads into markets from Europe

April Fool’s Day jokes are usually designed to catch people out with unusual or bizarre-sounding news that’s only just plausible enough to believe. Suzuki South Africa’s April 1 prank was more than just plausible – fans have been crying out for somet

Built locally in the Rosslyn Plant, North of Pretoria, Nissan’s Navara bakkie is set to take on a month-long expedition which will see the group of vehicles traversing through eight countries. Aimed at showcasing the capabilities of the Navara, the +

Nissan plans to slash production costs for next-generation electric vehicles by 30% as it competes with fast-growing Chinese rivals. By 2030, Nissan aims to make electric models at the same price as traditional combustion engine cars, the company sai

KAIZER Chiefs and their interim coach Cavin Johnson will target redemption when they clash with Chippa United at the Buffalo City Municipality (BCM) Stadium, East London this afternoon (3pm kickoff). It will be a challenging task for Chiefs whose for

ORLANDO Pirates have been the victims of awful refereeing recently, with at least four decisions that could have impacted their results wrongfully made. Pirates were denied a legitimate goal and penalty against Moroka Swallows on Tuesday night as the

APHELELE Fassi has enjoyed a week of applause after his sensational game against Edinburgh, but he will have to show a different set of skills to steer the Sharks to victory over Zebre tomorrow. Fullback Fassi carved the Edinburgh defence to shreds w

SOUTH AFRICA 0 NIGERIA (1) 1 Ajibade 40’ penalty BANYANA Banyana must be at their best in the final Olympic Games qualifier second-leg in Pretoria on Tuesday after losing to Nigeria in Abuja in the first. Banyana arrived in Abuja las

RAFAEL Nadal’s hopes of returning to Roland Garros for a crack at a 15th French Open title suffered a major blow on Thursday when the 37-year-old Spaniard was forced to withdraw from the Monte Carlo Masters. The 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected

CHELSEA coach Mauricio Pochettino said he hoped the high drama of Thursday’s 4-3 comeback win over Manchester United would prove a turning point in the Blues’ inconsistent season and the sometimes strained relationship between himself and the fans. P

TIGER Woods has been dealing with health issues for quite some time now. While that’s hardly breaking news, Notah Begay III probably raised a few eyebrows when discussing the health of the 15-time Major champion during a conference call on Wednesday,

MIKEL Arteta hopes his Arsenal team can create an aura similar to that enjoyed by the 2003/04 ‘Invincibles’ as they chase their first Premier League title in 20 years. The Gunners are on 68 points, two behind Liverpool and one ahead of defending cham

INTERIM coach Philip Snyman expressed his delight that the Blitzboks “played for the jersey” after they made an unbeaten start to the Hong Kong Sevens yesterday. After a forgettable season, the Springbok Sevens, who started the tournament in seventh

REEZA Hendricks may be excused if he isn’t overly excited that a T20 World Cup is just around the corner. That’s simply due to past experiences, where despite being the in-form batter, he has had to play second fiddle for a myriad of reasons. It’s a

OVER the past 12 months, Cricket South Africa (CSA) gave their two Proteas head coaches Rob Walter (one-day international and T20I coach) and Shukri Conrad (Test coach) space and freedom to select their own squads. Conrad, in particular, made full us

KAIZER Chiefs players have decided they will go ahead with their weekend game against Chippa United out of respect for their late teammate, Luke Fleurs. The match against Chippa is at the Buffalo City Municipality (BCM) Stadium in East London at 3pm

STELLENBOSCH FC have several players who are performing consistently well but none match the sublime form of Sekhukhune United match-winner Linda “Figo” Mntambo. The recent goalscoring exploits of attacking midfielder Mntambo will be uppermost in the

Many South Africans turn public holidays into long weekends and travel. However, not using the correct travel bag for your holiday adventure could make your trip a challenge. “Purchasing a new suitcase can be an exciting activity, bringing with it an

In a country ranked as one of the most miserable countries when it comes to mental state, raising awareness of sleep health is as important as one’s mental state. With sleep tourism also being part of the wellness travel trend, finding the perfect s

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away and what better way to spoil your mom than to whisk her away? After all, May 12 is not enough to show love and appreciation for your mother who wiped your tears and cheered you on. And this is your chance to spo

For those who can get away at any time, autumn is the new summer and a perfect time to escape, thanks to fewer crowds at many popular destinations, less traffic, and more comfortable weather. Follow these five travel tips to plan your perfect autumn