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‘Maternal Instinct’ exposes the deadly cost of living a lie

This review delves into 'Maternal Instinct', one of Netflix's most disturbing true-crime documentaries, exposing how unchecked deception can lead to unimaginable violence. It…

Buon appetito!: Enrico Persegani, the chef at new Sandton restaurant Sinn

Fusion food without the confusion

A new restaurant takes a chance by combining classic Italian with contemporary innovation

On the box: Zolisa Xaluva is in The Queenstown Kings, a soccer-themed film about the challenges of pursuing dreams in a township setting.

A feast of festive TV

We take a look at some of the local offerings on the small screen as you prepare for a holiday binge

Barry Gilder on the loyalty and loneliness of exile

‘At Fire Hour’ is a mix of reality and reimagined reality of art and culture during apartheid

Fine food: ‘Blackouts and Boerewors’ serves up more than wors, such as the mega steak roll with peppercorn sauce

Viva the basic bro of braaiing

A new recipe book, ‘Blackouts and Boerewors’, is fire, if you’re inclined towards the complex

Big, bad Apple: Briana Middleton and Justice Smith star as Sandra and Tom in ‘Sharper’. Photo: Apple TV

One Movie Two Takes: Sharper

Capitalising on the world’s obsession with scammers, this thriller is a glamorous take on con artists

Clap back: A billboard advertises Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ in which he addresses being slapped by Will Smith at last year’s Oscars.  Photo: Patrick Fallon/AFP/Getty Image

One Show Two Takes: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’

The comedian’s latest Netflix special does address that slap but it delivers very few laughs

Great sport: ‘Glass Onion’ is a murder mystery set in a mansion on a private island.

One Show Two Takes: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

The second instalment of ‘Knives Out’ might not be anything new but it is solid entertainment

On the runway: Chanel’s show in the Senegalese capital Dakar, its first in Africa, was a three-day event which came after Dakar Fashion Week.
It shone a spotlight on Senegal’s strong fashion identity.
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Chanel in Senegal: Fashioning links with Africa

The luxury French brand has set a precedent with its first show on the continent held in Dakar

Food for thought: Julian (Ralph Fiennes) and Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) in ‘The Menu’.

One Show Two Takes: The Menu

It’s close-to-the-bone satire but don’t overanalyse it — relax and enjoy this movie like an old-fashioned American burger

Schiaparelli spring 2023 couture detail gorunway. Photo: Supplied

Best moments from Haute Couture Spring 2023

The Spring 2023 Haute Couture reminds us what true couture is all about

City of slight: Ashley Park as Mindy and Lily Collins as Emily. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix

One Show Two Takes: Emily in Paris Season 3

It’s still shallow and unrealistic, and the acting is not the best, but the show makes for great vacuous escapism

Conscious indulgences: Loading Bay has creamy greens and complex sweets.

Indulge in the Loading Bay’s ethical food

The restaurant, which encourages regenerative farming, is tucked away in Cape Town’s De Waterkant.

Cosmic: Michelle Yeoh is superb as Evelyn in ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’

One movie, two takes: ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’

From these two reviews, one thing is clear, you’re either going to love or hate this film.

Hearty: Shakshuka is the perfect balance of eggs and tomato.
Photos: David Harrison

The Flavour Hunter at Our Local Warm start to a winter workday Brewing some of the best

Imagine a space that is a cave of curiosities, a botanist’s nursery, and library-like cafe with the smell of coffee wafting all around. That’s Our Local @ 117 Kloof.