• “La-la-la-la-la-la, sing a happy song.  La-la-la-la-la-la, Smurf the whole day long!”  A song that generations of fans have come to love and with a little sprinkle of magic dust, South African audiences will soon be transported into the magical world of colourful mushroom houses and little blue people when THE SMURFS LIVE ON STAGE – SMURFS SAVE SPRING takes to the stage from the 13th to the 30th July 2017 at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg. Your favourite Smurfs characters including Papa Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and the adorable Smurfette will be coming to South Africa…

    Darling Sweet, one of South Africa’s premier toffee manufacturers started in the Western Cape town of Darling only three years ago and has already become a household name and a firm favourite with local and international sweet-toothed fans. Says Darling Sweet co-founder Hentie van der Merwe: “Since opening the doors of the Darling Sweet kitchen in July 2014 we continue to strive to produce the best quality handcrafted toffees.  Flavours in the range include:  Tannie Evita’s Classic, Honey & Salt, Red Wine & Chocolate, Orange & Cranberry, Liquorice, Sour Fig, Bird’s Eye Chilli, Ormonde Wines and the newly released Coffee…

    When? 22 – 25 June What? The Homemakers Expo, Port Elizabeth, will showcase an array of beautiful products and professional services to browse, compare and purchase – all under one roof: the Boardwalk Exhibition Centre. This show will celebrate the home with “A Tribute to Your Home” as the theme. Find inspiration, advice and great new possibilities for your living space and its next revamp. Look out for PE’s talented baristas facing the steam to represent the Eastern Cape at the 2018 National Barista Championships in Jozi and watch local upholsterers strut their stuff at the Master Upholsterers’ Challenge. Foodies,…

    This is an old family favourite that reminds me of happy mornings. Oven-roasted tomatoes and a fried egg are great additions to the iron-rich livers. It’s a hearty breakfast that easily doubles up as a quick but filling brunch. Recipe by Natasha Sideris Photograph by David Ross