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.
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.
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.
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.
5 ways you can beat summer heat
Some cool tips to keep you chilled during the hot season
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.
Living with water outages — and it’s not in Buffalo City
Repeated burst pipes not an inconvenience only in struggling municipalities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jazz hands for Montreux Festival’s African debut
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