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 tips for creating balanced meals and understanding spices. "

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.

Valhalla United players and fans inspire at Bayhill

Phiri Cawe|Updated

Valhalla United's players and fans bring a vibrant spirit to the Bayhill Premier Cup, showcasing the power of community in football.

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 ...

VAT increase will hit poor the hardest

Letter to the Editor|Published

Ordinary citizens are going to pay more for everything.

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, ...

Building nightmare: Bonteheuwel family stranded as construction project stalls

Staff Reporter|Published

Bonteheuwel resident Hajira Bantom claims contractor Dowayne Louw abandoned her half-finished construction project.

A note of thanks

Letter to the Editor|Published

Zeenat Dawood, chairperson of the Belgravia High School Governing Body, expresses heartfelt gratitude following a successful annual mass iftaar, where 350 orphans ...

VAT increase punishes citizens

Letter to the Editor|Published

How can the poor man afford to pay 17% VAT, asks a letter writer.

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.

Watch VideoHow we deal with FARQs: frequently asked rude questions

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.

Figuratively speaking – finding humour in the loss of my physique

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

"In this month's Living Large column, a mother of seven shares hilarious encounters and heartwarming moments that come with embracing her post-pregnancy body. From ...

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

When you're raising a large family, 'the talk' becomes talks - plural. From innocent questions about 'eggies' to creative vocabulary choices, this month's Living ...