New Orleans of old was a city alive with the vibrant sounds of music coming from bars, known for its Creole cuisine and a host for many celebrations and festivals. Irma Green reminisces about the time she spent there.
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Sooth your soul with bush therapy
The entire world has one thing in common – we are Covid-fatigued and need some soul time. As soon as borders open and you can visit South Africa again, include a bit of bush therapy in your diary. Irma Green, who lives in the heart of the beautiful Mpumalanga province in SA, shares her recent experience in the Kruger National Park.
Unlock business opportunities through the SA Chamber
Neil Diamond has become used to the quick jokes when he introduces himself. Being a people’s person all his life, his name has more than often set the tone for conversation and broken the ice in difficult conversations.
The story behind Beyerskloof Pinotage
Thirty years ago, the brand which has become synonymous with Pinotage was ‘born’ when the first vineyard was planted at the small home farm off the Koelenhof road, bought in 1988.
Texas Zulu’s best rib eye steak
I have always loved braai’ing a large fillet on hot coals for guests. This remains my go to when lighting my Texas Zulu fire-pit , but since arriving in the USA, I have had to learn how to use my gas braai. This has opened new possibilities for steak braai’ing. I was shown a YouTube video a few years ago showing how the “Steak BBQ World Champion” from the USA does his steaks, and it has transformed my steak slider when getting things going before the main braai.
Bring a taste of SA into your backyard
BRING A TASTE OF SA INTO YOUR BACKYARDWhen you mention South Africa, you immediately think about, and yearn for, the outdoors and of course a braai. Irrespective of your background, we South African’s all love gathering around our fires, braaing a sizzling steak,...
Carla Bosch: A fearless artist
The first artwork Carla Bosch ever sold, to a teacher at her school, was a beautiful landscape painting of cosmos in overcast weather. Little did she know then that her name would one day rank among the top artists in the world.
Something for everyone at Anton’s
At Anton’s Meat and Eat there is something for everyone! Whether you are looking for wholesome South African cookies, chocolates or spices to zoosh up a dish, it is available right here. Their online store also has gifts and a variety of biltong and droewors products.
Choose Oryx if you buy salt
Salt is amazing for enhancing mental clarity and dealing with brain fog, ensuring proper hydration, assisting with breastfeeding and menopause, and so many more vital qualities. Choose a salt that truly serves you. Available at Whole Food Markets or order online.
The earthquake changed everything, but brought people together.
On the night of 29 September 1969 an earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter Scale, hit the small picturesque town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape, South Africa. In an area that is not prone to earthquakes, the ground shook, tore and left a prominent scar. A scar that was running unbroken through the town and leading right up to the church, where it stopped, leaving the worship building unharmed. A riveting introduction to Desmond and Vera Denton’s book, Torn Earth, left Saffa Mag eager to know more about the book and soon-to-be movie.