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GARDEN ROUTE | Mugged twice and losing faith in Knysna

GARDEN ROUTE | Mugged twice and losing faith in Knysna

I have pondered the subject of this week’s column and decided that if it saves just one person from a terrible experience, like the one I had, then it’s worth it.

By Elaine King

Gqom artist continues his journey with new track

Gqom artist continues his journey with new track

Eastern Cape-born Gqom hitmaker Bonisi “Ranny T” Taleni, best known for his breakout single Ongabengi uyaloya, is set to officially release his long-awaited new track, Abantu Babantu, on February 12.

By Siphosethu Ngcangisa

IN THE GARDEN | The rights and wrongs of pruning old trees

IN THE GARDEN | The rights and wrongs of pruning old trees

Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky — Kahlil Gibran. In reality, what then, if their branches get too close to the sky. They can block views which we appreciate as much as we do them.

By Julia Smith

Umhlobo Wenene FM to hand R25K Ingoma Yonyaka prize to Mr Vee Sholo

Umhlobo Wenene FM to hand R25K Ingoma Yonyaka prize to Mr Vee Sholo

Umhlobo Wenene FM, in partnership with Black Mobile, will officially hand the R25,000 Ingoma Yonyaka 2025 cash prize to Mr Vee Sholo for his hit song 'Umalume' at a ceremony on Friday in Gqeberha.

By Kgomotso Moganedi

5 ways you can beat summer heat

5 ways you can beat summer heat

Some cool tips to keep you chilled during the hot season

By TimesLIVE

Finding the euphoria of nature in uncertain times

Finding the euphoria of nature in uncertain times

The narrator reflects on their time spent in a remote and tranquil coastal area, contrasting it with the chaotic state of the modern world. Despite environmental challenges and the impending return to work, they find solace in nature's beauty and the simple pleasures of life, while contemplating the balance needed in a tumultuous world.

By Deloris Koan

Living with water outages — and it’s not in Buffalo City

Living with water outages — and it’s not in Buffalo City

Repeated burst pipes not an inconvenience only in struggling municipalities

By Barbara Hollands

Sixth Dakar win for Al-Attiyah as Benavides triumphs on two wheels

Sixth Dakar win for Al-Attiyah as Benavides triumphs on two wheels

Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah won the Dakar Rally for the sixth time in the car category on Saturday as Argentina’s Luciano Benavides won by two seconds on two wheels, the narrowest margin ever.

By Reuters

Benavides wins Dakar motorcycle title by two seconds after 8,000km

Benavides wins Dakar motorcycle title by two seconds after 8,000km

Argentina’s Luciano Benavides won the Dakar Rally motorcycle category by two seconds, the narrowest margin ever, after American Ricky Brabec lost his way late in Saturday’s final stage in Saudi Arabia.

By Reuters

Hamilton to have new race engineer after Ferrari move Adami

Hamilton to have new race engineer after Ferrari move Adami

Seven-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton, will have a new race engineer talking to him over the radio this season after Ferrari announced they had moved Riccardo Adami to a different role.

By Reuters

GARDEN ROUTE | Knysna people do your bit so that the taps don’t run dry

GARDEN ROUTE | Knysna people do your bit so that the taps don’t run dry

Knysna folks, the water shortage in the town is critical and if we all don’t do our bit to stay within our level 4 restrictions, there is a good chance that the nightmare of empty taps will become a reality in the next week or so.

By Elaine King

Tour taking music industry knowledge to communities

Tour taking music industry knowledge to communities

A music industry awareness tour is being rolled out, aimed at inspiring and educating young creatives while showcasing local talent across various Eastern Cape communities.

By Siphosethu Ngcangisa

IN THE GARDEN: A visit from a dragonfly

IN THE GARDEN: A visit from a dragonfly

Dragonflies are the souls of departed loved ones returned to earth to reassure their loved ones that they are doing OK.

By Julia Smith

Africa’s live performance festivals all grown up

Africa’s live performance festivals all grown up

Local artists are increasingly shaping the sound and scale of African festival culture, as homegrown genres such as amapiano and house dominate stages far beyond the continent.

By Conrad Onyango

Jazz hands for Montreux Festival’s African debut

Jazz hands for Montreux Festival’s African debut

SPONSORED | Event to bring global artistry, local creativity and immersive cultural vibes to Franschhoek this March


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