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Not a drop to drink: Ndenzeni Njwenene, 82, fetches water for from a river near Mthatha. Despite millions being spent on a project in the ward, seven years later taps are still dry. Many municipalities in the Eastern Cape fail to provide potable water. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images
EIKENHOF

Myriad causes of SA’s water crisis

Ageing and a failure to maintain infrastructure are among the reasons so many people do not have clean water

  • Ozayr Patel
4 min read
The Audi Q3 is no gimmick, but it comes with a hefty price tag.
AUDI

Cool hand Audi: Q3 signals sexy

Unlike many cars in the compact-SUV segment, the Audi Q3 isn’t a gimmick. But living up to its name comes with a hefty price tag

  • Luke Feltham
4 min read
Annual ritual: The Dusi can present racers with a full-flowing river, which means more rapids or low water levels. Photo: Gameplan Media
BLUE LAGOON

Dancing where light and river meet

A veteran of the Dusi canoe marathon, Kevin Davie recalls the many bends in the river and the gladiatorial mind-set pilgrims need to survive it.

  • Kevin Davie
10 min read
Local is lekker – a trip to Clarens in the Free State will tick most of the boxes for those wanting to see and experience the novel and exquisite. (Photo: Dawie Verwey)
CAPE TOWN

A guide to saving bucks these holidays

Here are ways for you to avoid overspending on your travels as you decide what to do and where to go these holidays

  • Welcome Lishivha
7 min read