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Winter’s coming: Boost your immune system

Andrea Du Plessis -
Keeping your immune system working at its best is top of mind at the moment, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Your body’s immune system...
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Food & Health

Consider these foods for your plant-based diet

Siyabonga Mngoma -
A year ago I committed to an experiment of going vegetarian, as part of Vegan month in November. It did not go well. The reason...
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African Food

RECIPE: Chakalaka, as enjoyed by Barack Obama

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Marabi Club  head Chef Katlego Mlambo  recalls  one of the most memorable highlights  of his 10-year career  as the day Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and...
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Food & Health

Valentine’s Day: putting sexy back on your plate – at home!

Immaculate Zinde -
While Valentine’s Day may get your heart racing, February also happens to be Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month. Creating a Valentines experience at home that shows...
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Food & Health

How to do a plant-based braai

Siyabonga Mngoma -
Whether it’s for health and wellbeing, caring for animals or the climate crisis, plant-based eating is gaining momentum and popping up everywhere – even...
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Dessert Recipes

RECIPE: Chef Katlego Molefi’s Mzansi milk tart

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Kimberley-born Chef Katlego Molefi says he has always been inspired to create out-of-the-box recipes by cooking with the contents of his home pantry. The...
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African Food

Chef Mbombi’s food is entwined with his Xitshonga culture

Chantélle Hartebeest -
Gentle giant Mbonani Daniel Mbombi’s love for African food has crept into the hearts of many South Africans. Widely known for his traditional dishes,...
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Food & Health

Taking the lack out of lactose intolerance

Simphiwe Zondani -
A simple bowl of cereal, pies, ice-cream, mac and cheese and umphokoqo. What do all these diverse foods have in common? They all have...
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African Food

Don’t let closed doors stop you, says young farmer

Duncan Masiwa -
Karabo Rampete’s name could be a synonym for perseverance. After being diagnosed with a liver disease, this feisty 32-year-old refused to sit back and...
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Dinner Recipes

RECIPE: David Higgs’ fishcakes served with chutney and parsley mayonnaise

Chantélle Hartebeest -
David Higgs comes from humble beginnings and he has gradually climbed the culinary ladder to become a well-respected chef in Mzansi. The 49-year-old restaurateur...
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Mzansi cheers as Ramaphosa allows booze, ciggie sales

Staff Reporter -
After 142 days in the world’s strictest lockdown, South Africa has allowed the sale of alcohol and cigarettes in a desperate attempt to restart...
Between the Headlines

Road trip leads economist to discover ‘the heartbeat of our nation’

Ikageng Maluleke -
Being an expert in the agricultural sector as an economist didn't prepare Ikageng Maluleke for what she would find when actually meeting farmers on...
News

AgriSETA Learner Connect: Meet a microbiologist and plant pathologist

Staff Reporter -
Nongcebo Sandra Memela (32) never doubted her field of study or career choice. She’s always loved science, and today she is a microbiologist and...
News

SA, say hallo to 62 new citizen journalists!

Duncan Masiwa -
South Africa, get ready to meet the final 50 who have made the cut for the Sinelizwi citizen journalism programme. *insert drum roll here*...
Food for Thought

‘Regenerative agriculture can herald a new dawn for Mzansi farmers’

Naudé Malan -
Farmers, are you ready to re-think your place in the food system? It is necessary to give birth to new non-extractive, but empowering retail...

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