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Top stories this week include an insightful interview with the award-winning Unwritten creator; Shukri Toefy. Review of new Constantia gem; the Alphen Hotel's Blanko as well as of the lavish La Residence in Franshhoek. And MCQP have announced a theme change after the previous one; "A Bollywood Production" received criticism.

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Q&A with 'Unwritten' creator Shukri Toefy
Q&A with 'Unwritten' creator Shukri Toefy
[Tim Leibbrandt] 'Unwritten: A Visual Journey of Nepal' is a visually stunning cinematic account of The Rainmakers Journal founder Shukri Toefy's journey across the Kathmandu Valley. read
MCQP announces theme change
MCQP announces theme change

The organisers of MCQP announced a new theme for the 2016 event today as "MCQP, The Musical", changing it from the originally planned "A Bollywood Production". Read

Leafy suburb sophistication at the Alphen's new Blanko
Leafy suburb sophistication at the Alphen's new Blanko

Ruth Cooper

Besides being one of the best cities in the word (so much bias), Cape Town is increasingly getting recognised as a top foodie destination; a veritable gallivanting gastronomer's dream city. Read

At the very top of the top
At the very top of the top

Brian Berkman

If you are after the very best views of the rolling mountains that lead to Worcester and the privacy of being billeted in a private 30-acre estate with vineyards and plum tree groves, La Residence is your only option... Read

Theatre
Lineup for the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival
Lineup for the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival
The lineup for Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF), taking place in various venues in Braamfontein from 4-6 November, has been announced. read
Art
Homecoming: Strauss & Co offers lost treasures of South African art
Homecoming: Strauss & Co offers lost treasures of South African art

Issued by Strauss & Co

A key work by painter Alexis Preller, for decades presumed lost, is among the standout lots on Strauss & Co's forthcoming Johannesburg summer auction... read
Events
Cape Town Carnival 2017 theme is revealed
Cape Town Carnival 2017 theme is revealed
In honour of South Africa's 2,500-kilometre-long coastline, the theme for the Cape Town Carnival 2017 is AMAZA! - Ocean Odyssey. The festival is set to take place on 18 March. read
Food & Wine
Stellenbosch shines at 2017 Platter Awards
Stellenbosch shines at 2017 Platter Awards
With a winemaking legacy that spans over more than four decades, Stellenbosch Wine Routes has reaffirmed its standing as a world-class wine destination with stellar results at the 2017 Platter Awards... read
'Platter's by Diners Club' 2017 South African Wine Guide released
'Platter's by Diners Club' 2017 South African Wine Guide released
Over 200 guests attended the launch of 'The Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2017' at The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town on 31 October 2016. read
MasterChef finalist Ozzy Osman launches restaurant in Johannesburg
MasterChef finalist Ozzy Osman launches restaurant in Johannesburg
Ozzy Osman, a former MasterChef South Africa contestant, has opened Ozzy's Kitchen in Wynberg, Sandton. The halaal restaurant, offering a casual fine-dining experience, is located at international fashion house, BLU. read
Flop-proof Hot Milk Vanilla Sponge Cake
Flop-proof Hot Milk Vanilla Sponge Cake

Nina Timm

Hot Milk Vanilla Sponge Cake is, in my opinion, the best vanilla sponge to bake. It is basically flop-proof, which works for me. read
Travel
Adventure ideas for your next holiday to Africa
Adventure ideas for your next holiday to Africa

Josephine Wawira

If you are planning your next holiday to the land of unending adventures, Africa, you need to know what places have the experiences you are looking to have read
Bring your own slippers and explore deep into the heart of a luxury villa
Bring your own slippers and explore deep into the heart of a luxury villa

Brian Berkman

The Explorers Club is aimed at the discerning traveller with an adventurous heart. If you bring your own robes and slippers, there won't be a single luxury amenity you will miss... read
The key to luxury villa accommodation in the Winelands
The key to luxury villa accommodation in the Winelands

Brian Berkman

Meeting the recent trend for families and groups of friends travelling together, La Cle Des Montagnes not only provides the key to the mountain but also to the entire village which is just a few minutes walk away... read
Wellness
When is the right time to replace your mattress?
When is the right time to replace your mattress?

Issued by Docs.Zone

Mattresses are one of the most important items of your household, where you spend almost 33 percent of your life. Therefore, it plays an important role for your wellbeing and maintaining general health... read
Business
You think we've got problems? What about the poor Americans?
You think we've got problems? What about the poor Americans?
Notwithstanding our own political melodrama, the world awaits the outcome of one of the most talked-about US presidential elections in recent memory... read
Compounding: removing the one-size-fits-all dosage approach of Big Pharma
Compounding: removing the one-size-fits-all dosage approach of Big Pharma
In the days before mass production and Big Pharma, the local pharmacist used to custom make medicines for patients... read
Multimedia
Umlilo - Umzabalazo part 2
Umlilo - Umzabalazo part 2
Umlilo has released the fully interactive part 2 version of 'Umzabalazo' off his sophomore EP 'Aluta'. The video, produced by ALV productions and directed by Odendaal Esterhuyse boasts new navigation tools that allow viewers to fully immerse themselves into its world. - View/Rate
Jackal and the Wind - The People Sing
Jackal and the Wind - The People Sing
Jackal and the Wind release latest single, The People Sing. - View/Rate
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