The 2015 edition of Platter’s Guide by Diners Club was launched at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel 28 October. Over 200 guests were eager to discover which wines achieved five star statuses, as well as to celebrate the white and red wine of the year and the wine estate taking the ultimate accolade as the Platter’s South African winery of the year for 2015.
Last week, we lost one of South Africa’s most flamboyant and creative legends in the culinary world, Bruce Robertson. Personally, he was also a true inspiration in my life from early in my career.
Americans love Australia and they love Australians. The same can not be said of their opinion on Aussie snacks and drinks, though.
Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.
President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, where the state of the global economy against the backdrop of a disappointing weak recovery will be on the spotlight.
South Africa’s top jazz acts will be showcasing the nation’s cultural zeitgeist at the annual EFG London Jazz Festival, which will take place from the 14 – 23 November
For a dining experience more cosmopolitan than ‘Sex and the City’, get a taste of Turkey served by a South African restaurateur at London’s Kitchenette.
Ahead of its release on South African screens later this month, ‘Leading Lady’ has secured release dates for the USA. Saffas in the States can check it out on the big screen in 2015.
Friday evening saw the start of the 9th Afrika eye festival, at the Watershed in Bristol. This year, the focus was on South Africa to commemorate twenty years since the end of apartheid in South Africa. The films were chosen very carefully to showcase the very best of South African cinema, from the apartheid years to the present day
A centenary since the 1914 start of WWI, we look back on South Africa’s role in the war that changed the world
No matter if you are a seasoned braai person or a complete novice, there is no doubt this book will teach you things you didn’t know and to tailor your craft to be the best braai maker you could ever be
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Soundscapes of South Africa returns to the stage in the UK, this time at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Living in America, South African actors Sifiso and Melonie Mazibuko visit London as part of a touring theatre cast and unexpectedly find themselves in a home away from home. I interviewed them to find out what life is like for South Africans living in the US
Flags may come and go, as South Africa knows very well. But what does it mean when a business confuses the identity of an entire nation several times during an ad campaign?
Nicky Schrire returns to the stage to give London jazz addicts their fix
It’s simple French flavours at their best this week. Sauce vierge is a perfect accompaniment to sea bream, and also works well with sea bass, haddock, red mullet or scallops.
The ANC London branch announces a new direction taken in its leadership. Can we expect great changes?
With winter fast approaching in the UK, there are few things to make sure you do so that you can carry on enjoying the braai. Make sure you get stocked up on the necessities before the long slog
South African cabaret performer Aletia Upstairs revives Mata Hari for a special performance in time for Armistice Day during this centenary year of World War I
The Dedication Orchestra will pay tribute to the legendary South African jazz group, The Blue Notes, this November in London.
The charismatic South African pianist and composer will perform a special concert in London this November
With the Nederburg Auction and the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction in the last couple of months showing some wonderful prices realised for South African wines, here is a look at the five most expensive South African wines available in the UK. Some of us mere mortals might just be able to dream of sipping a glass or two…
… a country in trouble. Harsh? Maybe, however, it is believed that a large number of our citizens are placing pension planning on the back burner.
I don’t know why I’m writing this review. You were at the show. You must have been. All the South Africans in London were. At least, that’s sure as hell what it felt like it.