• Black Friday is undoubtedly the biggest shopping occasion in the Western world and has marked the beginning of festive season for decades. This year, Takealot.com will offer shoppers a ‘bigger than ever’ series of sales. You can look forward to over 15,000 dramatically discounted deals, with the retailer cutting prices by up to 60% overall, and on selected products by as much as 80%, in its iconic Blue Dot Sale. Julie-Anne Walsh, Takealot.com Chief Marketing Officer, says each year the company looks at trends and intelligence from local and international markets, as well as using their own data from the…

    This October, we have a special giveaway for foodies, those who enjoy spending time in the kitchen, lovers of quick and easy meals or bakers who love whipping up extravagant creations. If any of these describe you perfectly, then listen up! Our friends at Exclusive Books are spoiling two lucky readers with a cookbook “lucky packet” worth R1 250. Each “lucky packet” will contain a variety of best-selling cookbooks from the Exclusive Books shelves. With Christmas around the corner, this is a great prize to share with a foodie friend (or to keep all to yourself). To enter, simply complete the…

    We love a good Chai tea and what better way to enjoy your morning cuppa tea than in spicy smoothie? This 5-ingredient smoothie is the ultimate start to any day. If you want a thicker or creamier smoothie, you can substitute the coconut milk with low-fat Greek yoghurt. Recipe by Sarah Dall Photograph by Dawie Verwey More delicious smoothie recipes for you to try: Protein-packed breakfast smoothie Tropical tonic smoothie Banana, peanut butter and espresso smoothie 4-Ingredient beetroot smoothie

    Big, juicy berries and sweet plums are cooked in their own juices and taste delicious with the added crunch of nuts in the crumble. Serve it with your favourite ice cream or custard. Berries pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, and they make a fab impression on your summer table. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira