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Meet the Khumalos. (L to R) Bonga Dlamini as Vusi Khumalo, Connie Gabisile Chiume as Mavis Khumalo, Jesse Suntele as Sizwe Khumalo, Khanyi Mbau as Grace Khumalo in Meet the Khumalos. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
AYANDA BOROTHO

Neighbourhood watch: Meet the Khumalos

A family feud reignites but love complicates the battle in this sharp comedy about pride and parenting.

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
6 min read
Driving memories: The Land Rover Defender which the team drove from Joburg to Limpopo.
CAR

The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa

The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across generations

  • Lesego Chepape
6 min read
Family tree: We need to shift the emphasis away from material gifts to shared activities such as putting up festive decorations, the writer says.
AFRICA

A season of joy and reflection

An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink

  • Lesego Chepape
5 min read
Bold: Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to hold a formal meeting with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu about securing protection in the construction industry. Photo: Brenton Geach/Getty Images
AMADELANGOKUBONA

Human settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi ‘won’t bow to’ construction mafia

The minster said these groups take money and never do any work

  • Lunga Mzangwe
6 min read
Performing: Award-winning singer Jabulani Hadebe, aka Sjava, on stage. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
BIG ZULU

Reflections and Odysseys in Sjava’s new album

Soulful offering, which speaks of love and life’s obstacles, also inspires the listener to dance

  • Lesego Chepape
6 min read
KWA ZULU NATAL

Capture wildlife during a winter photography weekend

The course at Thanda Safari private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal offers a taste of opulence with a twist of creativity

  • Bongeka Gumede
2 min read
Over the years, the government has emphasised the narrative that our education system is improving based on the annual matric pass rates. (Deaan Vivier/Gallo Images/Beeld)
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate

Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
2 min read
The racial composition of teachers and governing bodies don’t reflect the demographics of the learners and the culture, traditions and ethos is from a white perspective
CHILD MAINTENANCE

At least 20 000 beneficiaries could be affected by child maintenance IT system outage

Child maintenance advocacy group says parents have lost faith in the MojaPay system, which ‘is not fit for purpose’

  • Marcia Zali
3 min read