Philips Espresso Machine 5400 Series – Review
Is a home coffee machine costing around R13 000 worth the price? Jesse Adams tested the Philips Espresso 5400 to find out.
Coffee is the...
Snap test: We tasted five microwave popcorns; this one came out...
Popcorn is the perfect snack when you’re feeling peckish, but not sure what you’re craving. If you hate cooking or delayed gratification, microwave popcorn...
Woollies vs Yum Yum: who makes the best caramel peanut butter?
Forever keen to offer consumers more options, and to be more profitable, peanut butter makers have taken to flavouring the much-loved nut butter. We...
Genius SlimStar 280 keyboard – Review
The Genius SlimStar 280 is a cheap wired keyboard available from several retailers in South Africa. To decide whether cheap equals nasty, Justus Visagie...
Which of these ‘healthy’ peanut butters tastes best?
The contenders
The peanut butters (PBs) we assembled were of the ‘smooth’ variety (not crunchy), and each label stated that no salt or sugar was...
Ryder Innovation Groove Tool – Review
The Ryder Innovation Groove Tool is a light and cheap South African bicycle tool. Can it be effective and durable too? Lance Branquinho put...
Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag – Review
The Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag merges fashion and function as seamlessly as it does affordability and sustainability. Digital nomad Lance Branquinho fell for...
Which sugar-free tonic water tastes best?
Few things are as refreshing as an ice-cold gin and tonic. And there’s no need to compromise on taste when you’re keeping tabs on...
Segway-Ninebot F40E Electric Kick Scooter – Review
Could an electric kick scooter be practical in a South African context, or are they just expensive toys? Michael MacIntyre tested the Segway-Ninebot F40E...
NIU KQi3 Sport Electric Kick Scooter – Review
Can the NIU KQi3 Sport electric kick scooter perform some of the tasks usually left to cars and motorcycles? Michael MacIntyre tested it to...













