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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-MarshallBooks
BOOK REVIEW: Mrs Robinson's Disgrace
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
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
Hats Off is a hugely entertaining show and the banter between performers is witty and razor sharp, writes Lesley Stones
Health & lifestyle news
The low-down on erectile problems
Marika Sboros puts paid to myths and misconceptions on the more-common-than-thought problem of erectile dysfunctionHealth
New light on colour and fitness
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
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
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 Porsche Carrera 4S does a great job of making Mark Smyth look like he knows what he is doing
Motoring
HERITAGE: Driving automotive history
Mark Smyth witnessed an impressive display celebrating 65 years of Land Rover
Motoring
LAUNCH NEWS: Chinese try to redefine luxury
Geely aims to offer high specification items in a value for money package
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
Never mind green, the hybrid version of the Auris saves thousands of rand a year, writes Alexander Parker
Travel, food and restaurant news & reviews
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 BrookeTravel & Food
100 years of the Cape in full bloom
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
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
Michael Fridjhon
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
Tom Robbins goes in search of the best travel destinations and tour promotions
Travel & Food
RESTAURANT REVIEW: La Parada — authentic tapas in the Cape
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
SA film makers strive for glory in Cannes
Film foundation is focusing on co-production treaties at international festival, writes Nadia NeophytouArts & Entertainment
CRUCIAL CD COLLECTION: Doug Jerebine
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
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?
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
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
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
Duncan McLeod
There are challenges that have to be overcome before the technology is adopted on a large scale
Opinion
SIGNPOST: Beware of the mobile zombies
Arthur Goldstuck
Never write off a technology brand until its death has been confirmed by the coroners of corporate accounting
Books news & reviews
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 BeerBooks
BOOK REVIEW: Snowing In Bali
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
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
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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