Hello weekendMay 25, 2024.
The latest issue of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is packed with interviews, reviews, excerpts and in-depth articles – be sure to read it!
Soul-exploring: Zoe Modiga blends ancestry and artistry on soul-stirring new album, Nomthandazo
Joel Ontong
“We're all trying to navigate this weird and wonderful world we live in. I think it's important to nurture your inner self and I believe this album is about that,” says singer Zoe Modiga, who has just released her third album. Nomu TandazoApril 26, 2024.
The title of the project means “Mother of Prayer.”
“This is an album inspired by my biological grandparents. My maternal grandmother was Nomthandazo, which is the name my grandfather gave me,” Modiga told News24.
'A culture of fear': Marianna Van Zeller exposes South Africa's corruption crisis on National Geographic's 'Trafficked'
By Chryselda Kekana
This May, award-winning investigative journalist and correspondent Mariana Van Zeller will take a deep dive into the criminal underworld in the highly anticipated fourth installment of National Geographic's Emmy-nominated documentary series. Trafficking: Underworld.
News24 spoke to van Zeller to find out how she infiltrated a world of assassins, sex blackmail, human body parts, black market drugs, apes and migrant smugglers.
Wine Business | Toasting the new frontier of South African wine: Luxury island niche, resort wines
Darlene Fourier
A recent visit to the Constance Prince Maurice resort in Mauritius with five winemakers from around the world highlighted the potential of the luxury island getaway: Corporate sommelier Jérôme Faure imports a select selection of wines directly from producers, avoiding the costs and portfolio limitations of an importer.
As wine consumption continues to decline worldwide, the essence of fine wine appears to be being rediscovered through a variety of activities unique to the island.
BMW's M3 GTR was a monster and so dominant in the American Le Mans Series that it was banned.
Robin Klassen
Over 20 years ago, BMW introduced a limited run of road-going M3 GTRs, which debuted in the American Le Mans Series GT class at Sebring, going head-to-head with the Porsche 911.
The Power of a Partial Digital Detox: A Clinical Psychologist's Guide to Authentic Connection
Tracy Cohen
Over the years, the digital age has made it incredibly easy to connect with people, but it has also created disconnections, especially between people we spend a lot of time with. Social media and instant messaging have left many of us entrenched in our phones, struggling to connect with our loved ones on a deeper level.
Clinical psychologist Marc de la Rey says that if not monitored carefully, too much screen time can lead to depression and anxiety.
REVIEW | Anatomy of Mzansi? Alastair McAlpine drops scary note in Prescription: Ice Cream
Jane Rosenthal
Like Prescription Ice Cream, this book balances seriousness with lightheartedness, telling the story of a young doctor's three years of training and community service.
The setting is primarily Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, Gauteng, one of the largest hospitals in the world, where completing your internship not only confers a badge of prestige but also provides you with a very well-rounded and enriching experience.
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(Cover photo: Tatenda Chidola)