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.

WATCH: 4 funny South Africans spread laughter with coronavirus parodies

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Influencers, musicians and even ordinary people have been taking to social media to lighten spirits of fellow South Africans.

WATCH: Girl licks airplane toilet seat in coronavirus TikTok challenge

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TikTok is known for its daring and dangerous challenges that go viral across various social media platforms, often sending parents into panic mode.

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.

5 art-themed hotels that blend culture and history with luxurious living

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You could visit local hideouts or perhaps even a museum, but nothing compares to staying at a hotel that doubles as an art gallery or museum.

Where to watch the Rugby World Cup final in KZN

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Whether it?s from your couch or a local bar, here's where you can join in supporting the Springboks in KZN.

Where to catch the Rugby World Cup final in Joburg

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Although we can?t all be in Japan for the Rugby World Cup finals, we can join in supporting the Springboks at one of these locations.

Where to watch the Rugby World Cup final in Cape Town

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Although we can?t all be in Japan for the Rugby World Cup finals, we can join in supporting the Springboks at one of these locations.

What the highest-paid Instagram celebs spend their money on

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With more cash than they know what to do with, celebrities lead lives of opulence as evident by these top five highest-paid celebrity influencers.

From private islands to superyachts: 4 guilty pleasures of the rich and famous

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It?s guilty pleasures galore on this list of things the rich and famous have squandered their millions on.

5 must-have items for the ultimate glamping trip

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Glamping describes a style of camping with at-home comforts and, in some instances, resort-style services.

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.

How to read Meghan Markle's now-deleted blog

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With the help of this useful hack, you can read the Duchess of Sussex's now-deleted blog called The Tig.

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.