The luxury of where we come from
Fashion brand Ezokhetho founder Mpumelelo Dlamini found his way to Paris by going back to Soweto
By Jennifer Krug
Bonang, Babalwa M, Tyla: The best and worst dressed at Samas 2026
See who shone a light on Afro dandyism and who was left in the dark.
By Thango Ntwasa
A life less ordinary: author, publisher and lifelong rebel Melinda Ferguson reflects on the women who shaped her
Author, publisher and lifelong rebel Melinda Ferguson reflects on the women who shaped her
By Melinda Ferguson
Inside Cape Town’s guided sauna experience
One Flow combines extreme temperatures, breathwork and movement in its guided wellness experience
By David Gorin
‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ franchise actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Acclaimed actress Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and the 'Scream' franchise, has died at 36
By Reuters
Maskandi and gospel strike a powerful chord at Sama32
Maskandi and gospel music emerged as the defining sounds of the 32nd South African Music Awards, as the genres claimed some of the night’s biggest honours while gospel artist HLE delivered the evening’s standout sweep at Sun City
By Modiegi Mashamaite
Home is where the art is
Kelebogile Marope has been named the 2026 FNB Art Prize winner, becoming the first artist from Botswana to receive the award
By Andrea Nagel
‘South Africa runs through my veins’: Tyla celebrates African music in emotional Sama homecoming
Tyla celebrated her global success on home soil on Saturday night, receiving the International Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards at the Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg, North West
By Jen Su
HOT LUNCH | A taste sensation from the Rainbow Nation
‘The South African Cookbook’ by culinary export Nokx Majozi celebrates the unmistakable flavours of home
By Aspasia Karras
A-LISTERS | A wonderful whiff of Gert, shame about the nibbles
Gert-Johan Coetzee’s new fragrances enchant, but the catering disappoints
By Craig Jacobs
NDUMISO NGCOBO | The perils of being a human shield
From King Shaka’s insila to Trump’s White House, some people are born to take the bullet, writes Ndumiso Ngcobo
By Ndumiso Ngcobo
Battle over Maxhosa’s R13m Pyramid
Fashion designer seeks to resolve contractual battle through mediation after years of litigation involving businessman Phetolo Gitus Makoro
By Mduduzi Nonyane
‘Tender scam mastermind’ Maumela’s R10m Ferrari to be sold
Special Tribunal authorises sale of supercar belonging to Hangwani Maumela, a central figure in the alleged looting of more than R2bn at Tembisa Hospital
By Isaac Mahlangu
Disney reveals Marvel’s new ‘X-Men’ cast, ‘Frozen 3’ at D23 fan event
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed the star-studded cast of the upcoming X-Men film at Disney’s D23 fan event in California
By Reuters
YOUR WEEKLY STARS | 17 August to 23 August
August always feels like a conversation between endings and beginnings.
By Dawn O'Day
