AFTER much interest in the United Kingdom, publisher Jacaranda Books have acquired the rights to publish South African author, Masande Nsthanga’s acclaimed literary novel The Reactive in Britain and across the Commonwealth. Continue reading
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KwaMashu author, Dudu Busani Dube, set to meet fans in Pietermaritzburg

Dudu Busani Dube will be doing a book signing at Exclusive Books in Pietermaritzburg on November 12. Photo: Supplied
KWAMASHU resident, Dudu Busani Dube’s three books have taken the African reading market by storm. To-date Hlomu -The Wife, Zandile – The Resolute and Naledi – His Love have sold over 3000 copies. Continue reading
Nessie Naidoo shares her favourite recipes in ‘Easy Cooking’

Nessie Naidoo is pictured at the book signing for Easy Cooking at Exclusive Books in the Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg. Photo: Supplied
BORN and raised in Pietermaritzburg, Nessie Naidoo, was inspired to cook by her parents, Jah and Sundree Naidoo, and has now chosen to share some of her favourite recipes in Easy Cooking (Shuter & Shooter).
TheLuvvie.com’s ESTELLE SINKINS spoke to the Montrose resident about the book and her love of cooking and baking, which she says ‘relaxes, motivates, inspires and rewards her like nothing else does’. Continue reading
Jenny Hallowes exhibits evocative new work at the Tatham Art Gallery

The Shade of the Milkwood by Jenny Hallowes.
THELUVVIE.COM’s Estelle Sinkins chats to Hilton artist, Jenny Hallowes, ahead of her solo exhibition at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. The exhibition opens on November 13. Continue reading
The Karou Charou gets ‘Hot & Spicy’ at the Wild Coast Sun
The Karou Charou (Beauty and da Charou with Beauty Ramapelepele and Kama Sutra 1 and 2), brings his latest production, Hot & Spicy to Wild Coast Sun on November 13. Continue reading
Dingalings funny men bring ’50 Ways to Lose Your Lover’ to Sibaya

Known for producing hilarious, nostalgic comedy, Dingalings Productions brings a brand new show to Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre in November, 50 Ways to Lose Your Lover.
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British crime drama, ‘Ripper Street’, returns to BBC First

Ripper Street, the crime drama which explores the criminal underworld of London’s East End, returns to BBC First (DStv channel 119) from Friday, November 18 at 9pm. Continue reading
BBC Brit to screen Ed Shreeran’s Wembley Stadium concert

As part of its new series of music documentaries, BBC Brit (DStv channel 120) will be screening Ed Sheeran: Jumpers For Goalposts – Live From Wembley at 8 pm on Friday, November 18. Continue reading
New reality shows set to air on BBC channels in South Africa

George Clark takes a closer look at some amazing spaces.
IF you like reality shows, then both BBC Lifestyle and BBC Earth are offering two new series to enjoy – George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces and Truth about Alcohol. Continue reading
‘Seasonal Wonderlands’ celebrated in new BBC Earth series

Set in three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on Earth, Seasonal Landscapes – which airs at 4pm on Sunday, November 13, on BBC Earth (DStv channel 184) – reveals the stunning transformations that occur each year and how wildlife copes with them. Continue reading