There is a certain kind of Saturday that begins with good intentions. You get up early, and you tell yourself you are going to do something interesting. Then you sit down for five minutes. Somebody orders food; one episode becomes three; the kids ask what the plan is; and the official response becomes, “We’ll see.” That is where the Great Outdoors Expo comes in. Returning to the Durban Exhibition Centre on 14 and 15 November 2026, the Great Outdoors Expo will mark its sixth edition as KZN’s...

Today, as people mark World Bunny Chow Day, it feels worth pausing for one of South Africa’s greatest culinary truths: some of the most iconic foods are not born in fancy kitchens or polished dining rooms. They are born in real places, under real pressure, for real people who need something practical, filling, and good enough to keep them going. That is part of what makes bunny chow so special. Because for all the love it gets now, the cult status, the heated debates over who makes the best...

There’s something about the idea of a Mini Ranger that instantly makes sense. It taps into that old-school kind of childhood fun: being outside, following tracks, asking questions, and feeling like the world is full of things to discover. It brings back a bit of the spirit of scouting, but in a way that feels current, exciting, and much more ... natural (dry pun intended). The De Hoop Mini Ranger Programme is bringing back the ranger experience for kids in a big way, with an exciting line-up...