Cape Times 2021-10-20

Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za Nothing says springtime in South Africa like the burst of colourful flowers that appear just as the weather warms. What you may not know is that many of these beautiful creations can be used to top off your favourite dishes and drinks as well. As garden party season arrives, surprise your guests with their favourite edible flowers on their plate or drink, instead of in a vase. There is a whole world of edible flowers to open your taste buds. Just like herbs, there are many brilliant flowers to explore. Edible flowers are a beautiful way to elevate any meal. They add a layer of artistry and dimension to dishes, plus a sweet, spicy, or floral flavour. It may be trendy, but it’s nothing new. For centuries,…

Billy Porter has criticised Vogue for putting “straight white man” Harry Styles on their cover in a dress. The Pose actor – who famously caused a stir at the 2019 Oscars with his custom-made Christian Siriano tuxedo gown – insisted he “changed the whole game” when it came to the trend of men experimenting with skirts but thinks the fashion bible chose the wrong person to embrace non-binary fashion with their December 2020 cover. He told the Sunday Times’s Style magazine: “I changed the whole game. I. Personally. Changed. The. Whole. Game. And that is not ego, that is just fact. “I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it… “I feel like the fashion industry has accepted me because they have to. I’m not necessarily…

Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi viwe.ndongeni@inl.co.za Media personality Bonang Matheba has found herself a new man. In recent years, Matheba has been quiet about her dating life and has often had to clap back at rumours. But now it seems she is smitten and sharing it. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the media personality spoke of how she was in love with her boyfriend. “I love this boy. Finna give him some babies,” she wrote. When fans asked who she was dating, Matheba said, “Last time I shared, ya’ll spammed his IG! Then! Pain.” Think she is just teasing on the new love? No, the star confirmed that she was in a relationship during her Instagram Live on her 34th birthday, saying she was not looking to unveil her boyfriend’s identity. “Yes I…

Lutho Pasiya Are your kids knee-deep in assignments and studies? While it might be tempting to give in to their calls for junk food, chips, sweets and an array of other desperate snack pleads, it’s always best to go the healthy route. Specialist dietitian and Laager Rooibos partner, Mbali Mapholi, says it’s important to start with a wholesome, nourishing breakfast. Below are Mapholi’s picks of some great study snacks. • Homemade trail mix which has nuts, dried fruit, and seeds. • Dark chocolate with over 75% cocoa for boosting brain function (one or two pieces is sufficient). • Popcorn is a fantastic whole grain snack, but limit the salt. • Apple slices with peanut butter provide a balance of simple carbohydrates, fats and protein. • Frozen grapes are a refreshing,…

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Odwa Mkentane odwa.mkentane@inl.co.za THE provincial Community Policing Forum (CPF) has hailed a breakthrough by the FBI into romance scams that saw victims conned out of more than R100 million. Eight suspects aged 33 to 52 were arrested for internet scams, money laundering and international wide-scale financial fraud in Cape Town. The operation was initiated based on mutual legal assistance from US central authorities approved by South Africa. The suspects are also alleged to have ties to a transnational organised crime syndicate originating abroad. Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale said the FBI estimated that more than 100 victims lost over R100 million in romance scams from 2011 to date. Mogale said the suspects assumed fake names and trolled dating sites for their victims. “It is alleged that these suspects allegedly preyed…