• Planning on buying a house but not sure how to go about it? This guide will show you how to buy your dream home. Step 1: Get your bucks in a row Make sure that you(r): credit score is healthy save for a deposit assess what you can afford budget for additional costs get home loan pre-qualification STEP 2: Homing in on your new house Know what your budget is Here is a handy list of 12 things to keep in mind while house hunting Decide what you want to buy. This guide explains sectional title and freehold STEP…

    We’re easing into the autumn months with this hearty favourite. You simply cannot go wrong with a delicious ragout and this lamb ragout is perfect for colder evenings. Use the bread to mop up the mouth-watering sauce. Serve this dish with a herbaceous, savoury cabernet sauvignon. It pairs well with the earthy flavours of the lamb. Recipe and styling by Dorah Sitole Photograph by Vanessa Lewis  Comforting lamb ragout recipe

    ‘STEAK’ YOUR SPOT AT THE FIRE & FEAST MEAT FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CROWN NATIONAL Joburg’s Ticketpro Dome is set to feature this year’s hottest event, the Fire & Feast Meat Festival presented by Crown National, which gets fired up from 8 to 10 June. Taking place just a week before Father’s Day, a ticket to this festival is a truly rare treat that the whole family is sure to appreciate. This year’s festival hosts a line-up of culturally diverse chefs each chosen for their talent and expertise in taste and technique. This quintessential proudly South African weekend-long love affair of…

    Van Loveren, situated in the heart of the Robertson Valley, has become South Africa’s foremost family-owned and operated wine business producing an array of exceptional wines which received high praises from consumers and critics alike. Recent highlights include accolades from the annual Platter Guide as well as the Veritas, Michelangelo and International Spirits and Wine Competitions. Van Loveren is also renowned for the variety of quality wine tourism offerings and hospitality that can be enjoyed by young and old. Visitors have the option of embarking on a hiking trail or mountain biking adventure, enjoying a cellar or garden tour, savouring…