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The bullseye contrast formed by the clustered stamens, stands out against its vibrantly coloured petals, creates a highly visible 'target' for its pollinators in this case, bees. Picture: SUPPLIED

IN THE GARDEN | The brilliant design and enduring charm of Oriental poppies

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Deon Meyer's R100m thriller 'Invisible' brings 'Blood Safari' to the screen

Deon Meyer’s acclaimed novel Blood Safari comes to television screens in Invisible, an eight-part R100m political thriller starring Abbie Cornish,…

Changan chose the Mondial de l’Auto 2026 (Paris Motor Show 2026) to present its global brand and product line-up, including the European debut of the Nevo brand and three new models bound for Mzansi

Changan presents global brand and product line-up

Changan chose the Mondial de l’Auto 2026 (Paris Motor Show 2026) to present its global brand and product line-up, including the European debut of…

The Porsche Club EC generously donated R50,000 each to Cheshire Homes and CMR, a Christian child protection organisation in Gqeberha.

Porsche Club Eastern Cape driven by purpose

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KWV Senior Winemaker Kobus van der Merwe displays the Veritas Vertex Award and the winning wine.

A VINE TIME | A rainbow after the storm – Laborie Cap Classique crowned Veritas 2026 champion

Sisters Siphosethu and Khwaza Tshisela show off garments from their  recently launched Hanger Appeal women's clothing brand
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Reimagining the little black dress: How two sisters built Hanger Appeal

Mdantsane sisters Khwaza and Siphosethu Tshisela have launched Hanger Appeal, an elevated women's ready-to-wear brand debuting with a modern take on…

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SA performers showcase indigenous heritage at Hong Kong expo

Two Eastern Cape artists this week flew the South African flag high at one of the world’s leading performing arts marketplaces, showcasing…

GREATEST SHOW IN TOWN: Pantomimes produced by Vincent Primary, since incorporated into Hudson Park, were legendary. SUPPLIED
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A secret sweet ritual of innocence at Vincent Primary in the '70s

Reflecting on the unregulated 1970s, a writer revisits the sweet, awkward rituals of youth at Vincent Primary and why learning gentleness remains…

Sonwabile Gingqile's business was recently announced as best PR agency at the international Prestige Awards in the UK

From garage attendant to global award winner

Sonwabile Gingqishe — a former KwaMaqoma petrol attendant — has reached another milestone after his company was recently crowned Best PR Agency at…

Veteran athletes Michele Whittington (73) and Helen Nell (74) proudly display their top-category podium honors following the BCMM road event at Orient Beach.

Seventies and still setting the pace

Septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel defied age and tough hills to claim podium finishes at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race,…

Perdeberg Cellar Chenin Blanc

A VINE TIME | From sundowners to fine dining, Chenin Blanc suits every occasion

From easy-drinking sundowners to barrel-aged masterpieces and sparkling bubbly, discover how Perdeberg showcases the remarkable versatility of South…

Fuchsias, celebrated as the ‘ballerinas’ of shade gardens, produce distinctive, pendulous blossoms in vibrant single and double colour combinations from spring into late autumn. Pictures: GETTY IMAGES

Growing fuchsias: How to plant and care for the fairytale ‘Ballerina Flower’

CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa Stanley Anderson. Picture: Mukovhe Mulidzwi

Hyundai named a finalist in Future of HR Awards

Hyundai Automotive SA has been named a finalist in the 2026 Future of HR Awards. The recognition celebrates the company’s growing focus on women and…

Yondela Ngqokelela, who founded the EC Women Writers Association.  Picture: SUPPLIED

Heritage on the menu: EC women turn treasured traditional recipes and indigenous knowledge into a lasting record

A collective of nearly 100 women from the Eastern Cape is harnessing the power of storytelling and literature to safeguard indigenous culinary…

Green one is isigwampa. The yellow dish is umqa

Heritage on a menu: Two traditional dishes

Explore the authentic flavours of South African heritage with step-by-step recipes for Isigwampa, a hearty vegetable and maize dish, and Umqa…

It's all about pushing on in tough times, says Cap KillXR

Dimbaza-born artist and content creator Phumlisa 'Cap KillXR' Gayiya reflects on Tupac Shakur's legacy and resilience in his latest single, 'Let…

You can pull over on Gonubie Main, take a few steps into The View coffee shop restaurant, guest house, and this is what you  get, a spectacular scenario of the Gonubie estuary winding its way through wilderness.

Cutting through the dirty tech-bro smog to find our homemade bliss molecule

Escape the endless digital noise and discover true mindfulness along the Eastern Cape coast, where quiet ocean mornings and a stirring Beatles…

From ‘insider’ to people saver

What turned Shiksha Gallow into a campaigner for cannabis to be used in formal medical treatments? “I was once an insider,” she says. At the start…

Dr Shiksha Gallow and husband Wayne of Gonubie celebrate her third and toughest doctorate.

EC’s medical cannabis prostate cancer research knocks on global doors

Abongile Nyondo
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Abongile Nyondo celebrates first national award

Eastern Cape gospel singer and broadcaster Abongile Nyondo celebrates a milestone 25 years in the music industry, marked by his first major win at…