Sacha van Niekerk

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Lifestyle

3 Christmas cookie recipes to try during the festive season

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These Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for leaving out for Santa Claus with a glass of milk - only if you can resist sharing.

The ultimate potato recipes to accompany a roast dinner

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Take Christmas dinner up a notch with these delicious recipes for potatoes.

RECIPES: 3 Christmas dinner sides you need to try

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If you’re looking to spice up your dinner menu this Christmas with mouth-watering sides that will highlight the amount of effort put into the roast, look no further. ...

The modern takes on traditional Diwali cuisine and recipes

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In the social media era, we’ve seen the mouth-watering delights transformed with contemporary twists and fusions from popular dishes traversing a diverse range of ...

Oh, the controversy! How to exit your WhatsApp family group chat without the drama

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As much as these group chats help keep us connected, they also demolish our data, can be a major distraction from work and school and, let’s be honest, they’re a ...

WATCH: People are amazed and confused by TikTok’s Sprite pie

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A pie shell with an entire can of Sprite dumped in the centre are the main ingredients for this viral recipe from TikTok.

World Vegan Month: Where to eat vegan in SA

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From juicy veggie burgers to creamy cashew mac and cheese, there’s plenty of delicious vegan offerings to tuck into across the country this November during World ...

7 savoury foods you need to try with honey

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Here’s a culinary secret you may or may not know - honey is the liquid gold that takes savoury foods to new levels of deliciousness.

Got stale bread? 3 ways to salvage it when waste is not an option

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So long as your bread is only stale (and not mouldy) it can be salvaged and upcycled into a range of delicious foods, rather than going to waste.

How to make your own condiments at home

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From mustard to tomato sauce, here’s how to make your own condiments at home.

Fashion in 2020: From classic blue to 70s style

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The trends you?ll be seeing dominating the fashion and beauty industry in 2020.

'Tis the season of giving: Gadget gifts for tech lovers

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Get the tech lover in your life something to rave about with our list of gadget gifts.

The ultimate guide to Instagram Stories

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Learn the tricks of the trade to make the most of your InstaStories and engage more meaningfully with followers and fans.

SA is taking the 'black food' trend to a whole new level

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This latest food trend stands out like the black sheep of the family.

PICS & VIDEOS: All the looks at #VDJ2019 fashion parade

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This year's Vodacom Durban July theme was African Stars and the fashion loudly and proudly exuded exactly that.

We tried out Krispy Kreme's Cereal Range

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Krispy Kreme has released a range of ?cereal-sly delicious? doughnuts inspired by three different kinds of cereal

PICS: A guide to North West's fabulous birthday bashes

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For the Pinterest-parent looking for party inspiration, look no further than North West who has had a string of trendy party over the years.

#YouthDay: How this Girl Boss created an online clothing store

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In celebration of Youth Day, IOL Lifestyle is profiling young, successful entrepreneurs in South Africa who are making a name for themselves in their relative industries. ...

Embracing heritage tourism in KwaZulu-Natal

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When it comes to looking for a holiday destination that?s rich in history and culture, there?s no need to look beyond our own borders

Gert-Johan Coetzee dresses Oprah Winfrey for graduate's wedding

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Oprah Winfrey walked Glori Nelson (née Rapalalani), one of the first girls to graduate from her South African Academy down the aisle at the wedding wearing a South ...

Hearty and elegant flair up on the hills

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Comforted by first impressions made for a relaxing stay

#BackToSchool: Get ready for school with these easy hacks

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From hairstyles to stationary hacks, this list is filled with tips for getting back in the groove of school.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, already had '12-week scan'

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For many, the news of Meghan Markle's pregnancy came as a huge surprise, but for some it only confirmed their speculations.

Mirror Cracked, a family drama novel by Raashida Khan

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A central theme in ‘Mirror Cracked’ is the breakdown of a marriage.

#DIFF: Film provides platform for female voices and stories

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Feeling the desire to provide a platform where female voices and stories are shared, Stephina Zwane wrote and directed the film, Baby Mamas to feature at the 39th ...