THE CONVERSATION Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful 3 min 0 By Simon Griffith
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING Weapons: A slick, sinister fairy tale for the modern age that goes beyond expectations 4 min 0 By Noelle Adams
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Kefilwe Bopape is breaking barriers with the Life after Matric initiative 5 min 0 By Takudzwa Pongweni
ESCAPE Sitting at the crossroads of former empires, Cyprus is more than its food and beaches 9 min 3 By Angus Begg
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING Freakier Friday serves up Noughties nostalgia, predictable punchlines and all 4 min 0 By Sam Spiller
HERITAGE, BOTTLED Aslina Wines challenges Western culture through winemaking 8 min 0 By Naomi Campbell
In Pictures The World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and more from around the world 9 min 0 By Maverick Life Editors
THE CONVERSATION Embroidered understanding — philosophical look at clothing reveals deeply human patterns of behaviour 4 min 0 By Sarah Richmond
BOOK EXCERPT Discover Victoria West — gateway to the Upper Karoo, rich in history and scenic landscapes 5 min 0 By Chris Marais
THE CONVERSATION My child is always losing and forgetting things. How can I help – without making it worse? 4 min 0 By Celia Harris and Penny Van Bergen
THE CONVERSATION What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips 3 min 0 By Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer
WASTE TO WEALTH Bulelwa Ntlola transforms lives through plastic waste recycling in rural Eastern Cape 4 min 1 By Julia Evans
REVITALISATION Sea Point's historic Ritz Hotel set for renovation and new era of luxury 6 min 6 By Herman Lategan
FOCUSED PRODUCTIVITY Finding better and more productive ways of dealing with emails at work 4 min 0 By Louise Janovsky