PE actor finds his calling

LIFE has been a roller- coaster ride for former 7 de Laan actor Fiks Mahola of New Brighton. Some may think the 35-year-old is confused about his calling as he has pursued several career paths - at one time even showing interest in becoming a Catholic priest.
Young stars of theatre shine

THE Elton John and Tim Rice-created musical version of the opera Aida, presented by Theodor Herzl High School, was named show of the year in the senior school category, with Collegiate Junior's staging of Disney's Alice in Wonderland receiving the same accolade among primary schools, at the 24th annual Clover Junior Showtime Awards ceremonies held at the weekend.
Male boozers face memory loss in old age

MIDDLE-AGED men who drink the equivalent of two and a half pints (about a litre) a day risk speeding up memory loss and mental decline by six years, British researchers have warned.
Gazpacho
A SPANISH favourite, gazpacho is a cold tomato soup which is full of healthy vegetables and easy to make. This recipe serves four.
Thunzi - Wonderland around the corner

GAZING from the deck of your chalet into a mountain of greenery, with nothing but the chirping of birds as they swoop across the landscape to break the silence, it's hard to believe you are only 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Port Elizabeth.
Lots to see and do in pretty Port St Francis

FORGET where you are for a moment and you could easily imagine yourself sipping prosecco in a tiny Italian port or soaking up the sun in some other idyllic Mediterranean setting.
This property a winner for sure

THE splendour of the Garden Route has been known to attract many famous faces over the years, including golfers Ernie Els and Gary Player and cricketers Barry Richards and the late Hansie Cronje.
When every day is a new dawn

THE most amazing thing about angling is that no day or situation is ever the same. It is like lightning that never strikes in the same place - what you experience today will not repeat itself tomorrow.
City of gold finds local talent

THE future is looking rosy for the Port Elizabeth kwaito duo of Sithembiso Kula, known as Mathousand, and Lungile Msizi, known as Sdudla ("the fat one").
Walking, the ideal mind-body exercise

GET up off that couch this weekend and get moving with a series of practical workshops aimed at restoring litheness and mobility to stiff and aching bodies of all levels of fitness.
Beer, potato and cheese soup
A UNIQUE South African touch of beer and biltong is what makes this recipe for soup from 7de Laan Celebrates (Human & Rousseau, 2013) really yummy. It serves four.
SA competes with London for filming
CAPE Town will have to work harder to attract foreign productions as London prepares to put into operation a new incentive scheme that will make it more attractive to the film industry.
Sights set on Mars home

IT is no surprise that Plettenberg Bay software developer Tarn Alcock is over the moon after being named among 1058 people around the world to compete for a one-way trip to Mars in 2024.
‘Umgidi’ time to celebrate new life

THE traditional practice of umgidi may not be well known by all South Africans but here in the Eastern Cape the Xhosa cultural event is a joyous family celebration.
The sunny side of life

FIVE years of hard work and dedication have made clothing boutique store owner Maryna Nortier a master businesswoman
Designer has bright future

NELSON Mandela Metropolitan University fashion design student LeighAnne Liebenberg finished last year with a trip to India where she was runner-up in an international design competition - and only narrowly missed out on winning the event.