Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes! mascara – Review
Bye Bye Panda Eyes! mascara promises no smudging, but how effective is it? DELIA LOUW put it to the test. Mascara options run the gamut of lash-beautifying features, whether you desire volume, length, definition or all the above. Your choice will depend on your priorities, but most users agree that dark under-eye half moons are a big no-no. The pitch Bye Bye...
Volvo shows teaser pic of electric EX30
Volvo has released a single teaser image of its forthcoming baby SUV, the EX30. It will reveal the car fully on the 7th of June (2023) and orders will open the same day. Volvo did not indicate what customers can expect to pay. The EX30, the second purpose-built electric Volvo after the EX 90 (picture below), is an important car...
Next MINI Cooper could have a 400 km range
The new, all-electric MINI Cooper will be available in two model variants, E and SE, with different battery sizes and power outputs. Even the entry-level Cooper E could almost double the range of the current SE, making the newcomers more than mere city cars. MINI is one of many established carmakers ditching the internal combustion engine (ICE) in favour of...
Livall MT1 Smart Cycling Helmet – Review
Cycling helmets haven’t developed much over the past century. They have become more impact resistant, but where’s the smart tech, like Bluetooth and indicators? Michael MacIntyre tested the Livall MT1, an intelligent cycling helmet. Bicycle riding is a healthy and popular activity, but it comes with its own set of risks. This makes it important to use high-quality protective gear....
Porsche Taycan – Review
Is the Taycan-without-a-suffix a lesser car than its more expensive Taycan siblings? Justus Visagie drove it to find out, and discovered the car has a specific talent that very few cars possess. What is it? It’s simply called the Porsche Taycan and it occupies the bottom rung on the fully electric model range’s price and performance list. At R2 262 000,...
Front Runner Camp Kitchen Utensil Set – Review
Sometimes the best quality comes at a modest price, Sonya Schoeman discovers, testing the Front Runner Camp Kitchen Utensil Set while exploring the Karoo. Search for any variation on “camping kitchen set” and there’s not much that will compare to this 24-piece set for R649. A web search kicked up a few smaller camping sets and numerous picnic sets, but...
WiTaxi and Netstar give taxi commuters free internet
The vehicle tracking company Netstar, in partnership with Vodacom Business, is giving taxi commuters internet connectivity through a free in-taxi service, WiTaxi. Passengers can now access free Wi-Fi of up to 1GB per day from their smartphones when using Toyota minibus taxis equipped with Netstar trackers. These telematics devices installed in Toyota minibuses double up as Wi-Fi routers. “South Africa’s taxi...
Who makes the best marshmallow Easter eggs?
South Africans love marshmallow Easter eggs. We like them so much, we consider it normal to buy them in bulk. Even Lindt snobs can’t resist the crackly chocolate shell and spongy, mallow goodness inside. But which one is best? Chef Corlette Heyns took some for the team and filed this report. Growing up in the 1980s, I had the following...
Pure Beginnings Forest Mint Roll-On – Review
What makes a good deodorant? Well, it must be truly effective in preventing body odour, not irritate the skin, and be free of harmful ingredients. Pure Beginnings Forest Mint roll-on has these qualities and more. But is it right for you? Maybe you’ve experienced the following: You try a new deodorant, only to discover it’s less effective than a kiss...
Liquid Gold Lube – Review
The time to be coy about lube is over. We’re in the time of dating apps and quick, guilt-free routes to pleasure. Tallulah Love introduces you to her favourite, Liquid Gold Lube. Lube is like rocket fuel to sexual pleasure, Wired stated in an article recently, so consider that if a decent lube is not in your or your lover’s...
