At an army base close to Voortrekkerhoogte in Pretoria, at the height of summer and South Africa’s Border War, 18-year-old recruits endure an appalling drill sergeant bent on turning them into killing machines for the SADF. They are sleep deprived, and tension mounts in this group of disparate individuals – boys from all walks of life – expected to function as a unit.
From the # 1 author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close, a page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The new Harlan Coben blockbuster has arrived.
Chapter One
I am serving the fifth year of a life sentence for murdering my own child.
As we find ourselves in the midst of winter, now is the perfect time to gather your favourite soup recipes. There's nothing quite as comforting as cosying up with a big bowl of soup on a chilly night, and if you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve got it! Check out this list of our favourite soup recipes from some of our favourite cookbook authors.
Prim Reddy and Niranj Pather are South Africans of Indian origin who embrace the diverse culinary offering of cosmopolitan South Africa. Temptations
Amerae Vercueil has used her many talents to produce a book that will appeal to vegans and vegetarians looking for something different, as well as anyone who simply wants to add more veggies to their diet.
Giving voice to a woman condemned by history, Clytemnestra by debut author, Costanza Casati, is an epic feminist retelling of the story of the notorious Spartan queen. Constanza chats about why she chose to write about Clytemnestra, the characters she created for the book, and her favourite retellings of Greek mythology.
Why Clytemnestra? What made her story the one you needed to tell?
Ayòbámi Adébáyò, the Women's Prize shortlisted author of Stay With Me, unveils in her latest novel, A Spell of Good Things, a dazzling story of modern Nigeria and two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, romantic obsession and political corruption. Ayòbámi chats here about her mentor, what she finds most irritating in others and her biggest driving force.
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Whether you're craving classic
comfort or innovative creations, treating yourself or sharing with loved ones,
these recipes promise to satisfy your sweet tooth and ignite your passion for
all things cocoa. We've curated an array of tantalising options from authors
such as Sarah Graham, Zola Nene, Nigella Lawson and the Beer Country
guys, Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey. And there are even some options
As families gather around the table to celebrate Easter, one culinary delight takes centre stage – succulent, tender lamb. However you prepare it, lamb offers a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. We explore a selection of tantalising lamb recipes that promise to make your Easter unforgettable, with recipes from some of South Africa’s favourite foodies, including Zola Nene, Herman Lensing and Sifo: The Cooking Husband.
Rebecca and Kate Lund, aka The Delish Sisters, are constantly inspired by the everchanging food industry and love to create beautiful food experiences for clients, friends and family. They enjoy experimenting with new and exotic spices and ingredients, and encouraging people to be a bit adventurous, and in turn see that it’s so simple to do themselves too! Rebecca and Kate’s recipes are fresh, wholesome, colourful, seasonal and ‘mostly healthy’.