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

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

There are parts of South Africa that take your breath away almost immediately. The road is beautiful, the light is kind, the bush is generous, and the photographs come easily. And then there are places that do something less obvious, but more lasting. They do more than just impress you. They alter the emotional atmosphere around you. Zululand is one of those places. In northern KwaZulu-Natal, it is possible to move through sweeping valleys, ridgelines, old routes, royal count