Pure enchantment!

Still raring to go

Japie Cloete, the longest-living Melkbosstrand resident, is full of vim and vigour. Having spent 80 of his 83 years in Melkbosstrand, Japie Cloete bore witness...

Singing sweetly

Famously known to be from the Barolo and Barbaresco regions in Piedmont, the terroir-expressive Nebbiolo wine makes for an arresting experience. So big was...

Squishy, fishy bites

A rich source of Omega fatty acids, rollmops have done the rounds for many generations along the West Coast. Today, they’re equally popular as...

“Blue thou art, intensely blue”

Year-round bloom and a compact habit makes the wild aster a peach in all gardens. Bursting into a mass of blue daisies in spring,...

Holiday hazards

Of course pets deserve good summer hols, but beware of the many good-time perils. First up, it may be tempting to give your dog...

A place of quiet pleasures

Dominated by the craggy Krakadouw and Platberg peaks of the Northern Cederberg, the unspoilt Boskloof Valley seems so serene, it could have been photoshopped. Here...

Good vibrations

Wouter van de Venter is the real deal – a true rockabilly cat. With 100-plus Afrikaans folk rock songs under his belt, long will Wouter...

Take the road less travelled

An easy contender for one of the most breathtaking hikes in South Africa, the Swart Tobie trail is relatively unknown. But it rates right...

Have a blast!

Regret nothing and have fun. With this in mind, head on over to Wacky Adventures in Hopefield. With its gleaming squad of 250 and 500cc...

Tradition pairs with value

There’s a lot to unpack at the 67-year-old Die Herehuis restaurant in Malmesbury. Set in a grand, period building, framed by a tree-rich courtyard, it’s...