November 18, 2018

The Lazy Makoti's got her own cookbook

It sounds almost like a movie, but after quitting an unsatisfying job as an intern auditor, Mogau Seshoene started pursuing her passion for cooking. Now she’s flying high as The Lazy Makoti, and has just released her own cookbook. Grethe Kemp asks her about being a 'lazy' cook, the influence of Instagram and the value of traditional food.

November 18, 2018

He was more rambunctious in the 30s, but he’s still the same Mickey Mouse

As far as animation legends go, Eric Goldberg is among the best and most passionate, having been the lead animator of Robin Williams’ Genie in Aladdin and the director of Pocahontas

November 18, 2018

Kentse Masilo talks winning Project Runway SA

South Africa’s first season of Project Runway recently held its finale, and Pretoria-based futuristic designer Kentse Masilo coming out on top. We caught up with her to ask what’s next.

November 18, 2018

Why Dolci Café is one of Joburg's best restaurants

The atmosphere is breezy, the wine lovely, and all the pasta is made fresh on site. And best of all, Dolci Café is relatively affordable.

November 16, 2018

Cracking the code of human emotion

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which won 17 literary awards, was considered unadaptable for the stage by the author, but Stephens has done an inspired job and his adaptation has been masterfully interpreted for our stages.

November 18, 2018

Why it matters: Endangered wildlife showcased in new BBC Earth series

This week BBC Studios Africa hosted a South African media contingent at the IMAX Mall of Africa in Johannesburg for an exclusive screening of Chimpanzee, the first of five episodes in the landmark Dynasties series.

November 18, 2018

How to make umqombothi

Mogau Seshoene shared her umqombothi recipe from her new cookbook, The Lazy Makoti's Guide to the Kitchen, with #Trending.

November 18, 2018

Why bother with the SA Hip Hop Awards?

The nominations for this year’s SA Hip-Hop Awards are out, eliciting mixed reactions. Phumlani S Langa takes a look at who made the cut.

November 18, 2018

Learn about life on the decks with Kenzhero and Kid Fonque

These days, everybody and their mom is trying to be a DJ, but what does it really take? #Trending decided to talk to two established names and pick their brains about the business of DJing. Phumlani S Langa sits down with Kenzhero and Kid Fonque for a hustler's guide to life on the decks.

November 18, 2018

Try this curried chicken feet recipe

Mogau Seshoene shared her curried chicken feet recipe from her new cookbook, The Lazy Makoti's Guide to the Kitchen, with #Trending.

November 18, 2018

Trevor Noah's nation’s wild ... but so few women?

Trevor Noah’s Showmax special underscores the fact that there’s a huge gender gap in stand-up comedy – and we need to talk about it, reckons Rhodé Marshall.

November 18, 2018

Idols: Guest judges predict winner

There are just two young pop stars left standing, but only one can claim the Idols SA throne.

November 15, 2018

How to deal with smartphone addiction

South Africans are now among the top users of smartphones globally, using them for apps like instant messaging and social media to communicate, other than traditional voice calls. This is according to the South African edition of the Deloitte Global

November 18, 2018

Which order-in app is the best?

The way things are going, we’ll hardly have to leave our homes in the future as everything you could possibly want will come right to your door. Phumlani S Langa and the #Trending team try out the leading food delivery apps.

November 16, 2018

Inside North Korea's Dynasty ... and all the best TV this week

Find out what's in store for you this week on your television.

November 16, 2018

Kim's Convenience is a hit

This could probably be the first time I’ve watched a Canadian sitcom and boy, oh boy, I haven’t laughed this much in ages. If you love family sitcoms then you add this to your binge-watch list.

November 15, 2018

High Fantasy is a fresh film for the woke age

With modern drama High Fantasy, local director Jenna Bass forces the viewer to interrogate identity, race, gender and sexuality, tackling hot button topics, such as the land, rainbowism, #FeesMustFall, #MenAreTrash and white privilege along the way.

November 15, 2018

Idols fans, get your votes in. Lines close in a few hours

It is the final day of voting for the next South African Idol. We have witnessed all the tears, heartbreak and joys of the Idols SA journey since July and the journey comes to an end this Sunday, November 18.

November 13, 2018

North meets South. Masculine meets feminine in Sati: Shiva’s beloved

What happens when you take two contrasting ideas and merge them into one? You get a cultural and colourful melting pot of music and movement that is a delight to experience.

November 13, 2018

A black Bible?

Inspired by SA, a Swedish artist has painted a series of Old and New Testament scenes featuring residents of KwaZulu-Natal as his models.

November 14, 2018

How much time do you spend on your phone? Now you can track your usage

You will be able to track what apps you use the most and for how long on your Android phone.

November 11, 2018

The making of TDK Macassette

New kid on the block TDK Macassette has engineered her communications knowledge and social media fame into a popping gqom career. Now she’s learning to juggle everything that comes with it, writes Rhodé Marshall.