Ronelle van Loggerenberg shared this beautiful photograph with Bolander readers, saying: “I find few sights in nature more beautiful than...

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern,...

Bafana Bafana qualifying for the African Cup of Nations tournament was a major achievement for a man who crept into...

Mary Ann Williams retired SAPS Colonel) and Councillor Norman McFarlane. PICTURE: Eppie McFarlane.Sue Hillyard: Sir Lowry’s PassThe sun was shining...

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayThe Amazing Quiz Book for Curious KidsKevin PettmanBuster BooksChildren who like trivia will enjoy this book which has...

Pumpkin Spice CafeLaurie GilmoreHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayIf the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone.I’ve...

Last month I wrote an article about the “rise of the silverpreneur”.Describing those people who start a business in the...

The international break is over and it’s back to business for many clubs around the world.A special mention and shout...

Do not feed the monkey!A cookbook for childrenMarleen LammersPenguin Random HouseReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThis book is adorable and clever and was...

Lee Kennedy with a beloved patient, at Animal Welfare Society Helderberg.Helen Wynne-Dyke, HelderbergChristmas should be the happiest season of the...

Master storyteller, Dorian Haarhoff, left, with Henk Cerfonteyn, at one of his memorable Herman Charles Bosman evenings.A memorable birthday, about...

Living Large is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern,...

Hamburger GourmetDavid Japy, Elodie Rambaud and Victor GarnierMurdoch BooksReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThis book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for...

Water incident reinstatement underway at the intersection of Lourensford and Hillcrest roads, Somerset West.COUNCILLOR NORMAN MCFARLANE, WARD 84, SOMERSET WESTAfter...

Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, has launched a fitness and health column,...

This border is planted entirely with indigenous plants. In the foreground is abundant, beautiful Hermmania saccifera, which is also an...

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayMayowa and the Sea of WordsChibundu OnuzoBloomsburyThis sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas...

Lunga Adam, Lower CrossroadsThe year 2024 has so far meant different things to different people, but I am sure most...

Living Large is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern,...

Long CovidProfessor Steven FauxMurdochReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayNearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s...

Spring! The season that is so revered and welcomed when it appears... the air is warm, the light is gentle...

Jasmine Uys, Surrey EstateI really don't know how Eskom can even consider a price hike of 40% or more.The cost...

I I have had the privilege of working with entrepreneurs over the past two decades.I have wondered why all appear...

Sabelo Jikeka, ZwezweAccording to media reports, the head of parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has warned that a schooling...

Living LargeToday we launch Living Large, a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle...

GoalMOUTH is a weekly feature placing the spotlight on various sporting codes, tackling the brutal truth and chasing their rivals...

Rev. Nima TaylorThe Somerset West Unitarian Fellowship will meet on Saturday August 3, at 10am, in the Vonke meeting room...

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.In his opening of Parliament address President Cyril Ramaphosa rightly...

A collage of Dudley Rowswell during his many adventures in the pursuit of greater understanding of weather, and its impact...

Aletta Stubbs, administrator at Cape Kidney AssociationIn response to letter published “Farewell to Cape Kidney Association” (Southern Mail, May 29),...

Jo Maxwell, PinelandsThe Rotary Club of Claremont is in desperate need of volunteers to make sleeping bags for the homeless...

Roger ChennelsRoger Chennells at his international book launch in Amsterdam recently.On a warm and windy afternoon, Wednesday May 29, I...