Author uses stories to fight for women, and it’s effective because it comes from the heart, writes Diane de Beer
Local authors show great creativity in latest books, writes Diane de Beer
Pair’s double life laid bare on the cuisine and home front, writes Diane de Beer
The answer isn't easy and it goes right back to slavery, sexual stereotypes and the misconceptions held by many, including our president, writes Diane de Beer
It’s a story about family that is bookended by two family meals which should indicate what you’re letting yourself in for
It’s interesting to witness how many writers are dealing with what is happening in the country at the moment
Toni Morrison keeps on writing stories that touch the soul
It would have been a better option to market this as young adult fiction, or perhaps this reader is just way too old
South African authors are storming into print with their stories that deal with different states of the country we live in. Diane de Beer speaks to Kagiso Lesego ...
“Ready, set, go,” declared Mamela Nyamza to the corps de ballet in Nelisiwe Xaba and her co-production The Last Attitude. With that, it felt as if the festival had ...
Incredibly sentimental, but life isn’t always about following the road of ups and down
The thing about The Book of Gold Leaves is that it puts the world in a context where you simply shrug your shoulders as two families stand at a crossroads because ...
Punk co-creator Vivienne Westwood reveals her creative genius, writes Diane de Beer
Half of A Yellow Sun (Fourth Estate, R175) and Americanah, (Anchor, R185) by Ngozi Adichie
Half of A Yellow Sun (Fourth Estate, R175) and Americanah, (Anchor, R185) by Ngozi Adichie
Diane de Beer on delectable food, quirky crafts, sassy style and weekend getaways
There are a few things about De Waal’s book that makes it so intriguing
Ishtiyaq Shukri is a writer with a conscience, so know that when you read one of his books he will challenge
Meyer’s crime novels give you more than just a good crime story
It’s an extraordinary story about loves gained and lost, about a woman who truly made her own way in the world and about food
Growing up in SA, Elaine Proctor developed an obsession with the Congo which, as a South African, she wasn’t allowed to visit
Our creators of cordon bleu delights jet off to Germany to compete in the Culinary Olympics
The last time I spoke to Bill Flynn was in the ladies' loo at Joburg's Civic, Diane De Beer writes.