hello weekend, February 17, 2024.
The latest edition of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is packed with interviews, reviews, excerpts and in-depth articles. Please read it.
US actor Jamie Lawson talks about what it took to play the wife of Malcolm X, a powerful woman in history
Criselda Kekana
Welsh Opiah plays Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King, and Jamie Lawson plays Dr. Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X. They were powerful and prominent figures in the history of the American liberation struggle.
In an exclusive interview with News24, the Hollywood A-listers spoke to lifestyle editor Criselda Kekana about their experiences on the set of Genius: MLK/X.
They felt that not only did they feel justice was done in portraying two powerful women, but also how they felt history had actively tried to portray them as “mere wives and sidekicks of great history-builders.” It also details what has been done to shine a light on these women.
8 emergency medicines you should always have on hand, according to doctors
Nikita Coetzee
Whether you're planning a trip or simply stocking up your medicine cabinet, there are some medications you should always have on hand, just in case.
When I travel, I always carry antihistamines, painkillers, and loperamide.
We reached out to Dr. Noluthando Nematswerani, chief clinical officer at Discovery Health, to find out which emergency medications you should always have on hand.
Current status of SA wine 2024
Written by Daraine Fourie
SA wine production is down 10% from 2022, amid an overall decline of 8% over the past five years, but given the overall bad news of the past five years, this result compares favorably with the rest of the world. Seems to be relative.
While many prominent commentators bemoan the current state of agricultural laws, declining exports and WOSA's decidedly rosy outlook on the wine landscape, I returned to the vineyards to assess the true evolution of SA wine. I'm tempted to try it.
It's not for us. You know, those of us who grew up with carburetors, cadence brakes, and cylinder misfires. It's for future generations.
Combining cutting-edge electric technology with the AMG brand's signature performance and refinement, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4Matic sedan represents a new era of driving excellence. And, well, it's a rocket.
'Her life's work will last forever': Tribute to SA's 'legendary' culinary icon Fatima Sydow
Written by Basiera Parker
In Islam, family and friends often gather for prayers 40 days after a loved one dies. It is believed that on this occasion and in the intervening period, the living perform good deeds in the hope that their rewards will be passed on to the deceased at the end of their earthly life.
The week of Fatima Sydow's 40th day of life, I got in touch with Hazira, Fatima Sydow's eldest sister.
“Alhamdulillah, it worked,” she tells me as we begin to talk about the South African culinary icon.
Interview | Arthur Goldstuck reflects on his euphoria and fear over AI and the 'dangerous' Elon Musk
Text generated by artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT these days seems to make some people happy and others fear, anger, or embarrassment. In The Hitchhiker's Guide to AI: A Handbook for All (Macmillan), Arthur Goldstack provides just that. He is an easy-to-understand guide to what AI does and how it can help us all if we know how to use it properly.
At the book's launch, Goldstuck spoke with veteran journalist and broadcaster John Perlman about the challenges of this new technology. Below is an edited transcript of their conversation.
Book: AI Hitchhiker’s Guide: A Handbook for Everyone Arthur Goldstack (Macmillan)
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Arthur Mafokate, Presley Chuenyage, Thula Sindi, Terry Pheto and Carol Bower are among the local celebrities affected as beneficiaries of corruption allegations and mismanagement at the National Lottery Commission. .
The conspiracy gets thicker: See the latest list of SA celebrities exposed in the National Lottery investigation: More local celebrities have been implicated as beneficiaries as the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to investigate more than R1-billion lost to alleged state and National Lotteries Commission (NLC) corruption.
Take off your headphones: Why it's a good idea to follow onboard instructions: Even if you're taking a domestic flight, there's a good chance the flight attendant will ask you to remove your headphones during takeoff and landing. However, ignore formal requests at your peril. Wearing headphones during takeoff or landing is technically punishable by a fine or jail sentence.
Steamy photo shoots, farewells and make-ups: How Mzansi's favorites painted the city red with love: Many may be disappointed that Lerato Kganyago didn't share what she received this Valentine's Day.
Main image: Courtesy/Courtesy of National Geographic
