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HORSEPLAY: Jassy Mackenzie likes to ride horses or cycle when the going gets tough, because it ‘frees your brain’. Picture: ARNOLD PRONTO

Putting a much-needed smile into S&M

Folly has chastisement, satisfying romantic sex and excellent writing from a seasoned crime writer, writes Sue Grant-Marshall

Books

BOOK REVIEW: Mrs Robinson's Disgrace

1 day(s) ago

Mrs Robinson’s Disgrace is an account of a failed marriage and its aftermath, and a story of desire and double standards, writes Virginia Rounding

Books

BOOK REVIEW: The Stuff You Can’t Bottle

1 day(s) ago

Creative director turned writer Adam Stone 'keeps it real' for the youth market in this book that delves into what it takes to get the youth to buy certain brands, writes Stephen Timm

Arts & Entertainment

ON THE STAGE: Hats Off

1 day(s) ago

Hats Off is a hugely entertaining show and the banter between performers is witty and razor sharp, writes Lesley Stones

Health & lifestyle news

There’s no getting away from the mental anguish ejaculation problems cause in men and their partners, but that’s not the same thing as mental illness. Picture: THINKSTOCK

The low-down on erectile problems

Marika Sboros puts paid to myths and misconceptions on the more-common-than-thought problem of erectile dysfunction

Health

New light on colour and fitness

MOOD ENHANCER: Research shows that blue lighting, which is favoured in some yoga and meditation classes, can be even more effective than white fluorescent light in suppressing melatonin. Picture: THINKSTOCK
1 day(s) ago

Gyms can use lighting to create different moods for classes, using orange or yellow light for high-energy activities and creating a club-like atmosphere for spinning

Health

Psychiatry’s latest ‘bible’ a work in progress

MISLABELLED: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been criticised for  turning normal human behaviour and feelings into mental illnesses. Picture: THINKSTOCK
4 day(s) ago

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual’s fifth edition is called the DSM-5, not the DSM-V, to allow for constant revision — but the open-ended approach has not satisfied all critics

Health

A new target for baldness remedies

SHINING EXAMPLE: Hollywood star Bruce Willis helps to give baldness a good image. Other men are not so happy with their domes.
5 day(s) ago

L’Oreal is selling a product it claims can halt hair loss. Marika Sboros looks at why cosmetic products may not be the best route, compared with a medical approach

Cars, motorcycles & driving

Motoring

ROAD TEST: Flattery from all four corners

The traditional 911 looks continue to impress
6 day(s) ago

The Porsche Carrera 4S does a great job of making Mark Smyth look like he knows what he is doing

Motoring

HERITAGE: Driving automotive history

Examples of every Land Rover  ever made were gathered at the original testing grounds on the Packington Estate
6 day(s) ago

Mark Smyth witnessed an impressive display celebrating 65 years of Land Rover

Motoring

LAUNCH NEWS: Chinese try to redefine luxury

The Emgrand EC7 is unlikely to stand out in terms of design
6 day(s) ago

Geely aims to offer high specification items in a value for money package

GOOD LOOKS: It might not be very mini, but the Mini Paceman is actually a looker.

LAUNCH NEWS: Is this model a Mini too far?

Has BMW gone one model too far with its new Mini Paceman?

Motoring

VRROOM WITH A VIEW: Toyota will change minds about hybrids

EFFICIENT: When trying, I would average about 4.5 litres per 100km. Throwing caution to the wind, I’d get about 5.5 litres per 100km.
7 day(s) ago

Never mind green, the hybrid version of the Auris saves thousands of rand a year, writes Alexander Parker

Travel, food and restaurant news & reviews

SHANGRI-LA: A typically well-maintained path at the Harold Porter Botanical Garden. Picture: SIMON BROOKE

A new paradise found — and with tea

The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden is not as well known as Kirstenbosch but it is no less dramatic, writes Simon Brooke

Travel & Food

100 years of the Cape in full bloom

5 day(s) ago

The Chelsea Flower Show of London and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden of Cape Town are celebrating their 100th anniversaries this year, writes Penny Haw

Travel & Food

RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Ocean Terrace

5 day(s) ago

The Ocean Terrace in Umhlanga Rocks offers a superb selection of curries and a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, writes JP Rossouw

Opinion

WINE: Cork closures back in the firing line

The number of wines tainted by cork in this year’s Australian National Wine Show brought a peculiar acrimony to the occasion, writes Michael Fridjhon

Travel & Food

TRAVEL: Short cuts, including a £990,000 trip of a lifetime

The Pont du Gard aqueduct, built by the Romans shortly before the Christian era, is a Unesco World Heritage Site.  Picture: THINKSTOCK
5 day(s) ago

Tom Robbins goes in search of the best travel destinations and tour promotions

Travel & Food

RESTAURANT REVIEW: La Parada — authentic tapas in the Cape

5 day(s) ago

La Parada, a new spot in the Cape’s Kalk Bay ticks all the right boxes when it comes to portion and flavour , writes JP Rossouw

Music, theatre, art, dance & design

SPOTLIGHT: Cast members, from left , Garrett Hedlund, Justin Timberlake, Carey Mulligan, directors Joel and Ethan Coen, cast member Oscar Isaac, and musician T-Bone Burnett at a news conference for the film Inside Llewyn Davis at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Picture: REUTERS

SA film makers strive for glory in Cannes

Film foundation is focusing on co-production treaties at international festival, writes Nadia Neophytou

Arts & Entertainment

CRUCIAL CD COLLECTION: Doug Jerebine

2 day(s) ago

The story of Doug Jerebine ought to satisfy even the most demanding rock cultist, writes Richard Haslop

Columnists

ON THE WATER: No more stupid laws, Mr Davies

2 day(s) ago

Legislating away South Africa’s ‘significant illicit economy’ by trying to license it is daft, writes Neels Blom

Personal technology news & reviews

Gadgets & Gear

Is Google’s Glass cool or creepy?

SEEING THE FUTURE: Google founder Sergey Brin poses for a portrait wearing Google Glass glasses. Picture: REUTERS
1 day(s) ago

Device has geeks all aflutter, but is unnerving everyone from law makers to casino operators worried about the potential for hitherto unimagined privacy violations

Telecoms & Technology

Cell firms spend big on data capacity

Picture: THINKSTOCK
3 day(s) ago

Mobile companies Vodacom, MTN and 8ta have ploughed more than R50bn into upgrading their networks, as consumers use more data than ever

Telecoms & Technology

Durban’s domain name a step closer to reality

Picture: THINKSTOCK
6 day(s) ago

A .durban domain name bid has passed the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ first evaluation stage

Opinion

White spaces can slash internet access costs

There are challenges that have to be overcome before the technology is adopted on a large scale

Opinion

SIGNPOST: Beware of the mobile zombies

Never write off a technology brand until its death has been confirmed by the coroners of corporate accounting

Books news & reviews

LONG JOURNEYS: Australian novelist Tony Park now has the hours and the place he needs to write a new book every year. Picture: MARTIN RHODES

Bitten by the Africa bug, the stories flow

Writer Tony Park and his wife spend half their time in Southern Africa, so smitten are they with the continent, writes Lauren de Beer

Books

BOOK REVIEW: Snowing In Bali

8 day(s) ago

This is Kathryn Bonella’s third and best-selling book about Bali’s prisons and drug trafficking in Indonesia and beyond, writes Katy Chance

Books

BOOK REVIEW: The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

8 day(s) ago

The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul provides a little love and solace to light up the dark, writes Sue Blaine

Books

BOOK REVIEW: Lean In

8 day(s) ago

Sheryl Sandberg, who has risen to billionaire status as chief operating officer at Facebook, is on a 'crusade' to help women at the top, writes April Dembosky

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