Hello Weekend, 17 February 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.
US actor Jayme Lawson details what it took to play Malcolm X’s wife, a powerful woman in history
By Chrizelda Kekana
Weruche Opia plays Martin Luther King’s wife, Coretta Scott King, while Jayme Lawson plays Malcolm X’s wife, Dr Betty Shabazz. They were two powerful and prominent figures in the history of America’s liberation struggle.
In an exclusive interview with News24, the Hollywood A-listers took the Lifestyle editor Chrizelda Kekana into their experiences on the set of Genius: MLK/X.
They detail not only how they felt they did justice to portraying two powerful women but also what went into shining a light on women they felt history had actively tried to paint as “just wives and sidekicks to great history makers”.
Eight emergency medications you should always have, according to a doctor
By Nikita Coetzee
Whether you’re planning a trip or just stocking up your medicine cabinet, there are a few medications that you should always have on standby, just in case.
For me, I always pack an antihistamine, painkillers and Loperamide when travelling.
We reached out to Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, chief clinical officer at Discovery Health, to find which emergency medications you should always have on hand.
By Daléne Fourie
SA Wine’s production is down by 10% from 2022 amid a general 8% decline in the last 5 years, though given the all-round bad news of the previous five years, the results seem relative compared to the world.
While many pre-eminent commentators bemoan the state of agricultural legislation, declining exports, and WOSA’s decidedly rosy outlook on the state of wine affairs, I am tempted to go back to the vineyard to assess the very real evolution of SA wine.
It’s not for us. You know, those of us who grew up with carburettors, cadence braking, and misfiring cylinders. It’s for future generations.
Combining cutting-edge electric technology with the hallmark performance and refinement of the AMG brand, this Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4Matic sedan represents a new era of driving excellence. And boy, oh boy, does it rocket.
‘Her life’s work will continue forever’: A tribute to SA’s ‘legendary’ culinary icon Fatima Sydow
By Bashiera Parker
In Islam, 40 days after the passing of a loved one, family and friends often gather in prayer. On this occasion, and in the period in between, it is believed the living, by doing good deeds, hopes their rewards will be conveyed unto the deceased who’ve concluded their time on earth.
I connected with Hadjira, Fatima Sydow’s oldest sister, the week after her 40 days.
“Alhamdulillah, it went well,” she tells me as we get to talking about the South African culinary icon.
INTERVIEW | Arthur Goldstuck reflects on the euphoria and fear of AI and the ‘dangerous’ Elon Musk
Text generated by artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT appeared recently to be met with euphoria by some and fear, anger and bewilderment by others. In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI: A Handbook for All (Macmillan), Arthur Goldstuck offers just that – an accessible guide to what AI does and how it could help us all if we know how to use it properly.
At the launch of the book, Goldstuck spoke to veteran journalist and broadcaster John Perlman about the challenges of this new technology. Here is an edited transcript of their conversation.
BOOK: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI: A Handbook for All by Arthur Goldstuck (Macmillan)
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Arthur Mafokate, Presley Chweneyage, Thula Sindi, Terry Pheto and Carol Bouwer are the local public figures who have been impacted as beneficiaries of alleged corruption and maladministration at the National Lotteries Commssion.
The plot thickens: See the latest list of SA celebs exposed in the National Lottery investigation: As the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues with its probe into the more than R1 billion the state and National Lotteries Commission (NLC) lost due to alleged corruption at the organisation, more local public figures have been implicated as beneficiaries.
Please remove your headphones: Why it’s a good idea to obey the in-flight instruction: If you fly domestically, there’s a good chance cabin crew will still ask you to remove headphones during take-off and landing. Ignore any formal requests at your peril, though – wearing your headphones during take-off or landing is technically punishable by fines or prison sentences.
Steamy photoshoots, break-ups, and make-ups: How Mzansi’s favourites painted the town red with love: Many might have been disappointed that Lerato Kganyago did not share what she received for Valentine’s Day this year.
Main Image: Supplied/Courtesy of National Geographic
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