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...

Too sexy for its boots

What's great about Shiraz is that it's always been a very soulful wine. Spirit, poetry and soulfulness – words that come up time and...

Taking centre-stage

As a coastal garden must-have, the perennial Pteronia uncinata has great horticultural potential in water-wise and fragrance gardens. It occurs naturally on coastal sands...

Pungent classic

On a warm spring day, there’s nothing better than the bold flourish of a curried pasta salad. But a long, long time ago, West...

What’s in a beer?

There’s more to the amber brew than meets the eye. Which means it’s time to sharpen your tasting skills. When tasting a cold one –...