On The Couch

By Yashika Ramautar YR: Describe your typical morning from the time you get up. JN: I’m not really a morning person, but my TV shoots often start quite early, so my mornings are invariably rushed, with me literally flying around the house trying to get ready on time.  Brush my teeth, shower, hair, make-up, dress up, (I often change clothes a couple of times before I’m completely satisfied). Breakfast is a bowl of cereal with some yoghurt, a cup of green or rooibos tea and a banana. And then I'm off! YR: How long does it take you to get dressed, from after your shower to looking all glam? JN: About an hour and a half...although I've learnt to do it in about an hour if I have to. YR: What are some of your favourite Indian dishes that you can prepare yourself? Can you make Woorunde or any sweetmeats? JN: I’m better at cooking than baking. I make a great curry. Although, as far as Indian sweetmeats are concerned, I make the best Chana Magaj. Got the recipe fr...

Davey du Plessis is on his way to do something not many people his age would dream of. At only 23-years old Davey, is set to venture into the dangerous Amazon in aid of his passion for conservation. We caught up with the young enthusiast to know about his upcoming adventure. DNN: Davey, what made you choose the Amazon of all places?  DDP: The Amazon was chosen for two main reasons, my personal reason is to experience the beauty of the Amazon first hand and to gauge my own perception on the current state of the natural environment. Secondly, to structure an inspiring adventure around such an iconic area, such as the Amazon, to instill a broader outreach and call for communities and individuals to look at their lifestyles and the impacts humans are having on the planet. DNN: What will you get up to in the Amazon? DDP: Besides paddling, hiking and cycling as my means of transport, that will take up huge portions of the day, my other doings will involve acquiring the necess...

By Bernadette Wolhuter GoodLuck has become known throughout the province and the country for the electric energy and fanatical fans that their performances attract.  Next Saturday (12 May) they are lifting the bar - as extraordinary as that may seem - with a concert on the lawns in front of Sun Coast that will see them supported by one of their favourite live DJ acts in the country, Pascal & Pearce.  The Weekly Gazette - Westville got a chance to speak to Juliet Harding, of the three time SAMA nominated act, ahead of their show next weekend. BW :  How did it all begin for you guys as individual musicians? JH :  Ben and Myself started out performing in a afro-pop group called jacSharp and Ben also performed as the drummer of Plush.  Raiven used to perform as the sax / keys player of ska band, 7th Son, and studied Jazz performance at UCT. BW :  How did you find one another and develop GoodLuck as a group? JH :  We initially started GoodLuck a...