Sweet smell or relaxation is in the air and we are ready to take you out of your busy life and enjoy some of life’s finer pleasures. In this weekend’s edition we catch up with South African director Oliver Hermanus on his fast-paced career and the success of his latest film, Living. We escaped to the mountains to visit Tryn, explore Overberg by bike and follow a couple as they go on an offline retreat.
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Coming in hot! SA Director Oliver Hermanus Shares All About Making It In Hollywood
By Bronwyn McKay
Oliver Hermanus has a lot to be proud of. The South African filmmaker from Cape Town has continued to receive critical acclaim for all of his films. From his first film, Shirly Adams, to his most recent and first non-South African film, Living, an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 Japanese drama Ikiru. In a South African exclusive, News24’s Bronwyn McKay talks to Hermanus about the success of Living, his first series project, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
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Cuckoo for #CoHo! What’s behind the huge success of #BookTok dear Colleen Hoover?
By Samantha Herbst
With a ‘cohort’ of social media fans on her side, #TikTok sensation Colleen Hoover has made unprecedented waves in the publishing industry. You have to give it to the woman – she swoons like no one else in the business. But is this the only secret to her success? Samantha Herbst explores how subtle gender subversion may have contributed to the author’s rampant popularity.
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REVIEW | A Taste of Tryn: Majestic Mountains and Delicious Food on a 340-Year-Old Farm
By Zakiyah Ebrahim
About 25 kilometers from Cape Town is a quaint 340-year-old farmhouse with an interesting history. Steenberg Farm is the only property in SA that features a five-star hotel, two restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, and a spa. Chef Kerry makes the magic happen at Tryn Restaurant, a serene, secluded spot in Steenberg where you can enjoy magnificent views and great food.
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Tryn’s indoor dining room.
The original Steenberg manor house has been lovingly restored and declared a Provincial World Heritage Site.
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Offline Couples Withdrawal – It’s time to disconnect from your phone and reconnect with your partner
By Nikita Coetzee
With addictive apps like Facebook and Instagram, our smartphones, meant to help us stay in touch, can ironically be a connection killer. Psychologist Louise Adams says that “many people feel like they no longer connect with each other” because of their digital devices. Here, a couple go on an ‘offline retreat’, stepping away from their devices for an entire weekend to spend more time together.
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PHOTOS | 3 Great Overberg Adventure Cycling Routes You Must Do
By Nick Yell
Veteran adventure biker and long-time Bot River resident Nick Yell believes there’s no better place to start your Overberg Adventure journey than his central hometown. In this article, he gives you an idea of what he can expect to experience and also provides precise route details for three of his favorite outings.
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Arniston is another must-see Overberg destination.
Nick’s old Honda Africa Twin (XRV750) on a past trip from Overberg to Heidelberg.
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