Hello Weekend, 6 April 2024.
The latest edition of News24’s weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. Enjoy the read.
‘Grateful for a chance to live in new renaissance’: Legends reflect musically on SA’s democracy
By Kaunda Selisho
Music has always been a potent force in the liberation struggle, and nowhere is this more evident than in South Africa during the dark days of apartheid.
As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, it is essential to reflect on music’s role in the country’s journey towards freedom and equality. Here, local icons share their reflections.
By Andrew Thompson
Most airlines sell more tickets per flight than they have seats, which means if all passengers show up and want to fly, there’s a problem.
As a passenger, you have some legal rights under the Consumer Protection Act. All will rebook you for the next flight – and depending on the airline, you may receive cash, a voucher, or even a hotel stay.
Stuart Johnston | The Manta – Opel’s forgotten coupe
By Stuart Johnston
What is often forgotten when looking back on a car like the Manta was just how good some General Motors products were. News24 Motoring contributor Stuart Johnston unpacks one of the best cars from the brand.
FEATURE | Master of understated complexity: Donovan Rall knows the importance of giving a Schist
By Daléne Fourie
Donovan Rall owns no vineyards but has been making wine for 16 years. Now sourcing from over 20 vineyards, he makes 11 wines under the Rall brand.
His production has since grown to include almost eleven wines from 20 vineyards around the Swartland. Largely considered one of South Africa’s finest winemakers, his focus is Swartland and the expression of soil through the lens of Chenin Blanc and Syrah, specifically on Schist and Granite soils.
REVIEW | Mesmerising and terrifying: The First Omen redefines the artistry of horror
By Joel Ontong
A good horror film scares you, but a great one moves you, and The First Omen, directed by Arkasha Stevenson, does both. Beyond being thoroughly frightening and disturbing, the film is mesmerising and consistently entertaining, from its ominous intro to its thrilling conclusion. This mid-budget prequel of a popular franchise made by a major studio is unexpectedly refreshing and artful.
This mid-budget prequel of a popular franchise is unexpectedly refreshing and artful. The First Omen succeeds as a horror and well-crafted piece of cinema.
REVIEW | Mystery novels: Murder in a Nigerian megachurch and disappearances in San Francisco
By Barbara Ludman
Barbara Ludman reviews two mystery novels End of Story by AJ Finn and Gaslight by Femi Kayode.
Both stories revolve around disappearance, the pastor’s wife in one and the wife and son of mystery writer Sebastian Trapp in another.
ALSO READ:
Toyota Hilux Raider X
SA’s favourite used cars? – Same three brands, but provinces have preferences: South Africa’s used car market has seen a significant increase in recent years, according to AutoTrader’s latest Annual Car Industry Report, which showed a 97% increase in website traffic since 2019.
They don’t call it the Rand Show for nothing: My fun yet pricey adventure at the iconic SA event: For the first time in my adult life, I visited the much-anticipated Rand Show at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg with my family, and it delivered on its promise of fun and exciting times, but boy, was it expensive.
Sello Maake kaNcube still shooting Champions? Mzansi Magic addresses axing rumours: Amid speculation that Sello Maake kaNcube and his wife Pearl were headed for Splitsville, the veteran actor again made headlines for his alleged axing from Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) telenovela, Champions. The channel, however, has denied the reports.
Photo: Supplied