A heartfelt thank you to the Plainsman

Letter to the Editor|Updated

Mitchell’s Plain Kickboxing Club issue a heartfelt thanks to the Plainsman and the City of Cape Town

How Cape Town's e-billing rollout could impact tenants

Letter to the Editor|Published

The City of Cape Town's new SMS billing system could leave many tenants in the dark about their municipal accounts, raising serious concerns about accessibility ...

City of Cape Town clarifies the closure of Otters' Creek Junior School

Letter to the Editor|Published

The City of Cape Town seeks to clarify the recent closure of Otters' Creek Junior School, emphasising its commitment to lawful development and community support ...

A tale of two toilets

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the poignant story of Mansoor Jaffer, a lifelong activist and writer, as he recounts his harrowing experience in solitary confinement and the unexpected ...

Honouring the legacy of Basil Rodnick Nagel

Staff Reporter|Published

Jay-Jay Maans, chairperson of the Retreat Taxi Association, extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Basil Rodnick Nagel, a revered leader and pioneer in ...

Spy fairy: The evolution of the tooth fairy in our home

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Join us as we explore the evolving role of fantasy characters like the tooth fairy in parenting, revealing how they can comfort children through life's challenges. ...

Book review: Fading Footprints

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Fading Footprints a heartfelt tribute to the Khoi culture and its enduring legacy.

Watch VideoBook review: Till This Night and Better Once Than Never

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Discover the spicy Shakespearean-inspired romance in Nuhaa Bardien's novels, 'Till This Night' and 'Better Once Than Never,' which blend love, rivalry, and unexpected ...

Book review: All Dhal'd Up

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Discover the delightful world of Kamini Pather's All Dhal'd Up, where simple ingredients meet glamour. This review explores not just the recipes but also invaluable ...

Chasing Chewie: How I lost nerd cred at Comic Con Cape Town

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Join me on my Comic Con Cape Town adventure, where I discovered just how much my nerd cred had slipped while chasing Chewie and navigating a sea of cosplayers.

Be aware of online marketplace scammers

Opinion|Published

Police are concerned about the number of cases reported where people who have used online platforms to advertise their goods fall victim to robberies or more serious ...

Divvying up the boasting pie for my new author hat

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

When Lauren O'Connor-May's children's book was published, people expected pride. Instead, she found profound gratitude - to her children who inspired the story, ...

Book review: Hamburger Gourmet

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

This book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for hamburgers, developed by the chefs at a restaurant called Blend, which seems to be in America though I really ...

Book review: Long Covid

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Nearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s long fingers.

Book review: Ellie Pillai is not done yet

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Ellie Pillai is a British, Sri Lankan, Catholic, Tamil teenager who is juggling adolescent anxieties about her ex-boyfriend, possible new crush, the girl that had ...

Book review: Pumpkin Spice Cafe

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

If the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone. I’ve read that the writer chose this pen name specifically because she is a ...

Book reviews: anthologies

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Two engaging children's books that spark curiosity and wonder: The Amazing Quiz Book offers 750 interactive questions perfect for screen-free entertainment, while ...

Book review: Do not feed the monkey!

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

A story and recipe book combined, the quirky book follows the antics of a monkey named Mitch who made an art out of begging at the tables of a restaurant at the ...

Pre-teen and teen book reviews

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

This sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas I’ve seen in a long time.

Appliances which have surprised me

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

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