“It’s Sunday and #FeesHaveFallen (and so did the Springboks!) But you know last week was not history repeating itself.”

 
Evita Bezuidenhout, the most famous white woman in South Africa, was inspired by the students who participated in last week’s #FeesMustFall protest and decided to exercise her right to free speech. Every Sunday leading up to the 2016 South African Municipal Elections, she will give a recap of the week’s news in a series of videos entitled Evita’s Free Speech.

“I think the only free thing we really have is free speech and we saw a lot of that in the last few days,” Evita says.

“My three little grandchildren, my born frees (not black, not white, Barack Obama beige), they said to me stop complaining in the kitchen, stop moaning in your letters to the newspapers, nobody listens, nobody reads.” This is why Evita decided to “get onto the internet highway” and share her opinions with the world.

Evita believes that free educations starts at home, and says when her grandchildren protest again, “this time I will march with them”.

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• Between the Devil and the Deep: A Memoir of Acting and Reacting by Pieter-Dirk Uys
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• Never Too Naked: Bambi Kellermann by Pieter-Dirk Uys and Bambi Kellermann
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• Evita\’s Bossie Sikelela by Evita Bezuidenhout
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• Evita’s BlackBessie by Evita Bezuidenhout
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Amanda van Rhyn, Deputy Manager: National Marketing at Random House Struik has compiled a list of the publishing house’s top books of 2011, chosen from across their five imprints – Struik Lifestyle, Struik Nature, Struik Travel and Heritage, Umuzi and Zebra Press. This list includes some exceptional South African titles that deserve a place under your Christmas tree:

• Complete list: LitNet

• More Best of 2011

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• Byleveld: Dossier van ‘n baasspeurder by Hanlie Retief
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• Byleveld: Dossier van ‘n baasspeurder by Hanlie Retief
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• Victor: My reis by Victor Matfield, with De Jongh Borchardt
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• Byleveld: Dossier of a Serial Sleuth by Hanlie Retief
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• Victor: My Journey by Victor Matfield, with De Jongh Borchardt
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• Sasol Birds of Southern Africa IV by Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey, Peter Ryan, Warwick Tarboton, illustrated by Norman Arlott
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• Savour by Marc Hirschowitz, Karen Alsfine and Estelle Sacharowitz
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• Springbok Kitchen: Celebrating the Love of Food, Family and Rugby by Duane and Warren Heath
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• The Springboks and the Holy Grail by Dan Retief
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• Die verste uur by Steve Hofmeyr
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• Been There, Done That: A South African Checklist for the Curious and the Brave by David Bristow
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• The Loss Library by Ivan Vladislavic
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Joburg’s favourite breakfast show, The Rude Awakening, said a sad goodbye to presenter Jeremy Mansfield yesterday morning. After 13 years Mansfield has decided to take a break and is looking forward to “a life that is not structured” complete with breakfast in bed.

As Joburg bids goodbye to Highveld Stereo presenter Jeremy Mansfield, so will several other popular characters will also be lost to radio.

Today, the Monday morning following the end of the World Cup, was Mansfield’s last stint on the popular Rude Awakening show after 13 years at the helm.

He is leaving to embark on “a life that is not structured” and to pursue new interests.

• Complete article in the Tonight

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Kelvin Grove and Random House Struik teamed up for the month of May – combining the Kelvin’s monthly club luncheon with a Random House Struik book launch – to create a unique event. Tannie Evita was at Kelvin Grove to launch her cookbook Evita’s Kossie Sikelela and a lunch menu was compiled straight from the book. Some photos from the event:

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How many times have you heard your child say, “Mom, pass the broccoli?”

Many parents find it a great challenge to encourage healthy eating in their children. In Mom Pass the Broccoli: How to Empower Your Child with Healthy Eating Habits for Life clinical psychologist Cari Corbett-Owen empowers parents to develop healthy eating habits in their families.

The book explodes the myths surrounding children’s food choices, explores scientific research into food preferences and the growing problem of childhood obesity, and exposes marketing methods that encourage unhealthy eating.

Packed with practical tips, Mom, Pass the Broccoli provides parents with the tools to tackle food challenges confidently and effectively. Essential reading for all parents.

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• Mom, Pass the Broccoli: How to Empower Your Child with Healthy Eating Habits for Life by Cari Corbet-Owen
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