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Power duo: Coco and J’Something host the festival that blends
culinary artistry with soul culture. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Ben Rodrigues releases Hazel Eyes, Coco & J’Something’s ‘Lovers Rock’ returns this Valentine’s Day and catch The Rise by Kgethang Konese this Easter

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Fall in love all over again at Vivari Hotel & Spa this valentine’s day

If Valentine’s Day had a personality, it would look like Vivari Hotel & Spa; elegant, indulgent and effortlessly romantic. This year, Vivari invites couples to press pause on the…

Mom’s the word: The second Sunday in May, like Valentine’s Day, has been hijacked by commercialism.

The holidaze of our lives

The mother of all celebration days should be extended to specials available the whole year round

Poverty kills off Valentine’s

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT 

Experience a one-off delectable fusion of fashion and flavour

Oscar Pistorius was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer eyes ‘immediate release’ if he gets parole

The former former Paralympian was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Jailed former Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole. (Photo by Charlie Shoemaker/Getty Images)

Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail, says correctional services

Pistorius, who killed Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, will only become eligible for parole in August next year

Brahman Hills Spa that offers a modern luxury experience inspired by nature. The treatment rooms are spacious, overlooking large open fields of abundant brown grass and tall trees, a slice of what paradise surely should feel like.
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Get a taste of spa relaxation and romance this Valentine’s day

A selection of luxurious spas to visit, and treatments to enjoy, in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for couples celebrating love this month

Society’s definitions of love don’t work for all of us

Everyone deserves all kinds of love; however, not receiving it does not make me any less worthy of being human, writes Paballo Chauke

Creative callings: Some cast members of the Oscar-winning Paradise.

The Weekend Guide

Check out our weekly gig guide for things to do ranging from cooking classes to art exhibitions in SA’s major cities this weekend.

Buhle Radio presenter on WITS Fm.  (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I…

Employees prepare for a flower auction at the Multiflora flower market in Jeppe
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​Love drives up prices at Africa’s only flower auction

It’s the last big sale before Valentine’s Day and flower buyers are stocking up on bestsellers — everything that is red.

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates at the end of the match (Scott Heppell/Reuters)

What I really want for V-Day

Ditch the costly gifts and scentless roses and give, with thought, love, respect and kindness

The month of love has become the month of horrors

We should refuse to be discouraged by the ugliness, the mean-spiritedness and the hopelessness that seems to surround us, writes Khaya Dlanga.

Oscar Pistorius: Valentine’s day of despair

Twelve hours before her death, Oscar Pistorius’s girlfriend was buying him a gift to show her love.