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Power duo: Coco and J’Something host the festival that blends
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Gig Guide: Ben Rodrigues releases Hazel Eyes, Coco & J’Something’s ‘Lovers Rock’ returns this Valentine’s Day and catch The Rise by Kgethang Konese this Easter

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Fall in love all over again at Vivari Hotel & Spa this valentine’s day

If Valentine’s Day had a personality, it would look like Vivari Hotel & Spa; elegant, indulgent and effortlessly romantic. This year, Vivari invites couples to press pause on the…

Mom’s the word: The second Sunday in May, like Valentine’s Day, has been hijacked by commercialism.

The holidaze of our lives

The mother of all celebration days should be extended to specials available the whole year round

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda

Poverty kills off Valentine’s

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT 

Experience a one-off delectable fusion of fashion and flavour

Oscar Pistorius was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer eyes ‘immediate release’ if he gets parole

The former former Paralympian was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Jailed former Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole. (Photo by Charlie Shoemaker/Getty Images)

Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail, says correctional services

Pistorius, who killed Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, will only become eligible for parole in August next year

Brahman Hills Spa that offers a modern luxury experience inspired by nature. The treatment rooms are spacious, overlooking large open fields of abundant brown grass and tall trees, a slice of what paradise surely should feel like.
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Get a taste of spa relaxation and romance this Valentine’s day

A selection of luxurious spas to visit, and treatments to enjoy, in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for couples celebrating love this month

Creative callings: Some cast members of the Oscar-winning Paradise.

The Weekend Guide

Check out our weekly gig guide for things to do ranging from cooking classes to art exhibitions in SA’s major cities this weekend.

Buhle Radio presenter on WITS Fm.  (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I…

Employees prepare for a flower auction at the Multiflora flower market in Jeppe
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​Love drives up prices at Africa’s only flower auction

It’s the last big sale before Valentine’s Day and flower buyers are stocking up on bestsellers — everything that is red.

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates at the end of the match (Scott Heppell/Reuters)

What I really want for V-Day

Ditch the costly gifts and scentless roses and give, with thought, love, respect and kindness

The month of love has become the month of horrors

We should refuse to be discouraged by the ugliness, the mean-spiritedness and the hopelessness that seems to surround us, writes Khaya Dlanga.

Oscar Pistorius: Valentine’s day of despair

Twelve hours before her death, Oscar Pistorius’s girlfriend was buying him a gift to show her love.

‘The United Nations says that one out of three women on the planet will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. That is one billion women plus
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V-Day: A look at the One Billion Rising campaign

Playwright and activist Eve Ensler explains One Billion Rising, a global day of action – and dancing – in protest against violence against women.

Valentine’s Day cards gone wrong

Everyone needs a cheesy Valentine’s Day card. Especially Jacob Zuma, Barack Obama and Luis Suarez.

Valentine’s couples get hitched at Robben Island

Robben Island held its tenth annual Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony on Sunday in which 25 couples tied the knot.

How green is your Valentine?

How green is your Valentine?

How green is your St Valentine’s Day bouquet? Are you, for example, thinking about indigenous proteas as the environmentally friendly option?

Be my Valentine — but shh, Saudi cops are watching

It is the battle between Saudi romantics and the police, who each year try to convince the public that Valentine’s Day is a heathen holiday.