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.


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.

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.

In the April edition of Saffamag, I related how Lady Luck has played a huge role in my life. Because of her, far more good things have happened in my life than I would have predicted when I graduated from Wits in 1971. And it seems that she still has an eye on me! By Stanley Trollip

Passionate about conveying connections, love, joy, intimacy, movement and beauty in her work, South African-born photographer Caryn Scanlan (45) also pours her heart into helping and uplifting others. Allison Cooper reports.

Veteran racing driver, Arnout Kok, is on an audacious mission to become only the second South African to race in the NASCAR Cup Series and, in the process, use the platform as a vehicle to promote the country. Saffa Mag’s Ockert de Villiers checked in with him.