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Reinventing the ‘old-fashioned stuff’

An extraordinary chef has opened his own deli, named simply Delicatessen, and doesn’t have to tackle a myriad of logistical obstacles to produce his superior brand of food,…

Eating in Deluxe

Besides the so-South African decor and the brilliance of her food’s flavour, what’s so satisfying about the dining experience are the visual tributes to bygone eras, writes David…

We put the educational web to the test

The Internet is unlikely to replace traditional classroom-based education for sometime yet but it is an extensive and valuable resource. This was the conclusion of a group of 16…

A profoundly positive approach

The Chinese government sees him as a separatist, says the Dalai Lama, during his week-long visit to Johannesburg. "That is anti-people, anti-government, anti-Communist Party. So,…

Apple’s music store a big hit

The success of Apple’s iTunes Music Store, where music fans pay to listen to their favourite tunes, has cheered Big Music, the five major labels that backed it in a trial run in…

Photo evangelism

The digital age has had many advantages, not least of which is the increased communication made possible by e-mails and the Internet. However, one of the greatest strides has…

On the big screen

Colour screens will be the big differentiator in the new generation of cellphones. For now they are a pleasant feature, but in the future they will enable you to use their…

Knowledge is the key

The late African National Congress stalwart, Oliver Tambo, once said: ”The nation that does not look after its youth has no future.” At the funeral of the late Peter Mokaba, ANC…

The marketing of Madiba

Nelson Mandela is worth a fortune. The world’s most beloved statesman and most famous ex-con is an obvious target for merchandising.