Hello Weekend, 2 March 2024.
The latest edition of News24’s weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. Enjoy the read.
An authentic capturing of Lagos: The team behind Disney’s Iwájú on creating the groundbreaking show
By Leandra Engelbrecht
“There’s a story” is the first response I get when inquiring about how the collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and entertainment company Kugali came about to create the groundbreaking series Iwájú.
Described as a ‘first-of-its-kind collaboration’ – Kugali is the first African production company to collaborate with the studio – the series set in a futurist Lagos, Nigeria, follows Tola, a young girl from a wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds.
WINE BUSINESS | Karibib Vineyards: The virtues of co-investment viticulture
By Daléne Fourie
Karibib Vineyards is a third-generation 52-ha farm on the Polkadraai in Stellenbosch that has become one of South Africa’s Grand Cru sites in 14 short years. During this time, owner Jozua Joubert has built a shared cellar space for aspiring wine brands, fuelling the spirit of collaboration and innovation that seemingly powers this new model of winemaking in SA.
Fun and frivolous, ultra-lux or classical? Three top Mauritius resorts for your next island holiday
By Andrew Thompson
There are hundreds of hotels and resorts to pick from in Mauritius. Each strives for a point of differentiation, often depending on its location and focus. We visited three of the best in their respective categories, from those that offer fun and games to glamorous luxury or a hark back in time.
Heritage Resorts spans a winding river and includes a long stretch of beach and a championship golf course.
AUDIOBOOK | Listen to Whitey by Niel Joubert, about Whitey Basson, the Shoprite King
As audiobooks increasingly become a convenient way for readers to gain access to content, News24 offers subscribers a free listen to audiobooks. The latest title to be available to News24 subscribers is Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King by Nile Joubert, published by Tafelberg in late 2022.
Classic cars | Alas, the Avanti was Studebaker’s last roll of the dice
By Stuart Johnston
On the one hand, the cops in the capital city used yellow Studebaker Larks as their pursuit vehicles, which gave them a respectability of sorts tinged with a dab of suspicion and a dose of fear, depending on which side of the law-abiding spectrum you were on.
AI-generated companions combatting loneliness? Expert reveals ‘scary’ truths about virtual partners
By Phumi Ramalepe
AI-generated companions are increasingly becoming a growing trend in different parts of the world, and while they may aid in combating loneliness, they are still not real and could cause more harm than good. In recent reports, Alicia Framis, a Spanish-Dutch artist, revealed that she is planning to marry an AI hologram called AILex, which was built around the qualities of Framis’s past boyfriends.
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A date with the EFF.
REVIEW | Yoh, Vote: I tried a ‘dating’ app that lets you ‘go on a date’ with a political party: A group of young South Africans launched a platform called Yoh, Vote in 2023, an app merging politics and matchmaking for the upcoming general elections.
DStv subscribers lose access to more channels ahead of April price increase: Six TV channels have been dropped from DStv since the beginning of 2024.
Kensington Palace insists Kate is ‘doing well’ as it shuts down conspiracy theories about her health: Speculations regarding Kate’s health have circulated online due to her abdominal surgery recovery.
(Cover Photo: Disney)