BY RENAY GROUSTRA
This past weekend, countries all around the world crowned new national cross country champions. For South Africa it was no different and team GT Mr Price were in attendance to try retain the title in the team, as Erik Kleinhans was the defending National Champion in the green and [...]
The Life of a Mountain Biker
The Ex Files
BY GENEVIEVE VIEIRA
“We can still be friends” is a phrase we’ve all heard before and most often dread. So forgive me if I must confess that I am a loyal minion of the post break up friendship. While many would consider this a recipe for disaster, I have managed to secure bonds with great men… [...]
Life of 20-something Year Olds: Living in Less than Luxury
Like most 20 something year olds, I have a low bank balance and constant urge to have a good time. This has lead me to avoid shopping malls and all the pretty things that live within, packing my home made lunch for work instead of walking to Wimpy (yes, my budget does not allow for [...]
Movie Review: I Love You Phillip Morris
Not being much of a movie person, I nevertheless had the opportunity to watch I Love You Phillip Morris last Sunday.
When I first read the review on Mail & Guardian newspaper this weekend I thought someone was crazy. But of course that was until I got so bored (not that I had nothing to do [...]
I want to be an indie rockstar
BY MISHQA ROSSIER
I want to be an indie rockstar. Well at least date one. The endless ooze of coolness, snug fit jeans and bed-head hair along with that British accent is the culmination of most girls’ dreams and bedroom walls (do kids even do posters these days?). The lure of fame and the usual sex, [...]
I’m not a shopaholic. Honest!
BY MISHQA ROSSIER
Girls are hoarders. The gatherer to your hunter. We keep, caress and love every teddy bear, cat, person and clothing item we can get our hands on.
I didn’t think I had a “problem” per se, until I decided to reorganise my closet. Four “throw out/give to charity” bags later I kind of got [...]
An evening with Fugard
BY TANIA COLYN
After my first encounter with Athol Fugard’s work during my grade 11 year at school, I have been a dedicated fan. The Road to Mecca, Sorrows and Rejoicings, Coming Home and the earlier works, People are Living There and Master Harold… and the Boys are some of my favourites. Fugard’s plays have constantly [...]
Adrenaline in the heat: the Pro X 2010
BY LARA MOSES
In the craziest heat of a Saturday morning, driving down the N7 towards where the heat gets hotter doesn’t seem like the best idea. But just after the stench of “the dump”, I entered Zone 7 where for two days, with some friends, loads of sun block and bottles of water (and various [...]
Celebrating – and scrutinising – the spoken word
BY LARA MOSES
In a time where words take a backseat to visual poetry – stories that are told in a snapshot and painted emotion – the Cape Town Spoken Word Festival is definitely a risky but welcomed new addition to the Cape Town calendar. The festival ran over five days from 17 to 21 November [...]
When good service is mission impossible
BY LARA MOSES
As a student I worked the crappy shifts in a retail store. Five to nine pm after classes during the week and weekends, which included one Friday and Saturday shift till 11pm per month. Although this cut heavily into my study time, but more importantly my social life, I still smiled my fakest [...]
