• According to an investigation by the Daily Maverick, thousands of water cuts have hit Johannesburg this year as the city juggles its supply. And with the recent heat, many city councillors are worried that the water system is on the verge of yet another collapse. There have been countless warnings since late 2023, continuing into 2024, about the possibility of a system failure, and earlier this month Johannesburg Water ramped up water restrictions and admitted that 42 out of their 84 reservoirs are leaking—though they only have enough funds to fix 20. To keep things in check, they’re also planning to…

    A heightened interest in food for Mduduzi Ngwenya began when he was still at school and his sisters would return for the holidays from their tertiary education institutions and cook meals outside of the traditional basic, staple traditional ones their mother had always made for them. “Suddenly I was no longer eating sorghum with beans, samp and stews or maize meal and instead I found myself devouring and relishing pastas with different types of sauces, cottage pies and even soufflés. Meals that I had always thought were meant only for special occasions were now being dished up almost every day…

    Need a recipe for brunch? Here’s an easy peasy, lemon-squeezy South African flapjack recipe. Serve with your topping of choice: any sweet condiment (syrup, honey or jam) paired with whipped cream and fresh fruit is a personal favourite. Makes 8-10 medium-sized flapjacks.  Ingredients 3 cups of cake flour 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 2 levelled teaspoons of baking powder 1 egg 2 cups of milk (you can substitute with on-dairy alternatives) 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence 2 tablespoons of cooking oil Method 1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder) 2. Whisk…

    A world of sophisticated indulgence awaits at the newly-opened New Orleans Cocktail Bar & Grill within Carnival City on Johannesburg’s East Rand. The licensed cocktail bar and grill offers all-day gourmet dining, imaginative cocktails, and captivating live entertainment, adding a new stop for food and fun at the venue known for its jovial atmosphere. New Orleans welcomes visitors to unwind in its relaxed, stylish ambience with great food to suit all tastes. “Our menu features a range of delectable starters, such as seared sliced fillet and oysters,” said New Orleans chef and manager James Goosen. Savour succulent mains such as…

    If there’s ever a day to indulge in sweet decadence, it’s World Chocolate Cupcake Day! These bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with every fluffy, rich bite. And what better way to explore new baking inspiration than looking to TikTok, where creative home bakers and foodies whip up mouth-watering chocolate cupcakes with unique twists. From gooey centers to elegant toppings, we’ve rounded up our favourite TikTok chocolate cupcake recipes to make this celebration extra delicious. @chelsweets There’s just something about chocolate and peanut butter ?‍? ##chocolate##peanutbutter##cupcakes ♬ original sound – chelsweets @imaneskitchen Cupcakes Oreo Ingrédients cupcakes: -83…