World’s 4th largest model of Titanic built on SA soil

Helen Grange|Published

Over the past two years, the quiet little town of Villiers has been manifesting something amazing – the world’s fourth-largest model of the Titanic.

Watch VideoLights, camera, blooming marvellous (Video)

Helen Grange|Published

South African landscape gardener extraordinaire Leon Kluge has pulled off another huge victory, cleaning up at the world’s largest indoor flower show, writes Helen ...

Meet SA's own bone detective

Helen Grange|Published

Our own 'Bone Detective' is finding out fascinating stuff about what it is to be human. Helen Grange chats to Brendon Billings.

Rajiv Narandas convicted of club murder

Helen Grange|Published

Sentenced to 18 years in prison

‘Dead friend should have been on trial’

Helen Grange|Published

The spotlight fell on a deceased friend of Durban businessman Rajiv Narandas during Narandas's murder trial.

Mom’s the word

Helen Grange|Published

Mothering comes in many styles. Most of us have a little bit of a few styles. Helen Grange describes 13 stereotypical mother figures

The new flowers in your night garden

Helen Grange|Published

They’re so useful, but solar lights used to be so dull. Now they have gone all whimsical and colourful, writes Helen Grange

Local designs with a Swedish bent

Helen Grange|Published

Modern, sleek, multi-functional but quirky too. That’s the kind of furniture Candice Brophy wanted at home, so that’s what she has designed, writes Helen Grange

Summer tablescapes

Helen Grange|Published

As the year winds down, you might be thinking of throwing a lunch or dinner party. Helen Grange brings you some tablescape ideas courtesy of the experts

We could not afford to retire

Helen Grange|Published

Most people don’t want to think about their retirement and, beyond their company pension, don’t make any provision for it. In the end they have to work for longer ...

Hawking best of SA design abroad

Helen Grange|Published

The country’s top contemporary designers have hit the gallery scene in New York, and will hopefully come back with a glow of appreciation, writes Helen Grange

How to protect yourself from lightning

Helen Grange|Published

Lightning is a dramatic spectacle, and beautiful to behold. But it’s also lethal if you get close. Helen Grange looks at this phenomenon.

Should children be pampered at day spas?

Helen Grange|Published

Treatments for kids are now on the menu at many day spas. But a psychologist says we are sending kids wrong messages by indulging them this way, writes Helen Grange ...

Narandas murder trial into fifth year

Helen Grange|Published

The murder trial of Rajiv Narandas, the Durban businessman-turned-bodybuilder, has entered it's fifth year.

Increase in brain tumours alarm doctors

Helen Grange|Published

Neurosurgeons report seeing a startling increase in the number of patients with malignant growths.

Court blow for Narandas

Helen Grange|Published

Rajiv Narandas' application for discharge was dismissed by the judge, who said “There is direct evidence linking you to the crime. "

Court blow for Narandas

Helen Grange|Published

Last-minute witness to be called

They Are Black … hip, hot, happening

Helen Grange|Published

Need a mover and shaker to promote your brand? Then look no further than a directory featuring SA’s hottest black talent

Jeweller’s son’s trial delayed again

Helen Grange|Published

The murder trial of Durban socialite and businessman Rajiv Narandas, has been going on for three years.

How you can save on power

Helen Grange|Published

Electricity costs are incredibly high, but the average household can’t estimate actual costs. Helen Grange turned to Eskom for the bottom line.

Aiming to give it stick at Olympics

Helen Grange|Published

Hockey may be an amateur sport in this country, but our national squad is world-class, disciplined and is determined to make SA proud at the Olympic Games in July. ...

Dealing with relatives from hell

Helen Grange|Published

You put up with more bad behaviour from relatives than anyone else. They hurt you, you forgive them, they hurt you again, you forgive them… A psychologist gives ...

‘Rapist flashed neighbours’

Helen Grange|Published

At least three people in the Roodekrans area complained that a man matching Johannes Steyn's description had “exposed himself” to them.

When his snoring keeps you up. . .

Helen Grange|Published

Greg has snored loudly most of his life. About three years ago, when he was 49, he realised he was probably also suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), which ...

A degree in game design?

Helen Grange|Published

Digital games are the “new literature”, and to meet the demand, Wits is launching an exciting new game design degree, writes Helen Grange.