IdeaPad 1 15IAU7 | 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) TN 220nits Anti-glare | Intel® Core™ i7-1255U | 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T | P-core 1.7 / 4.7GHz | E-core 1.2 / 3.5GHz | 12MB | 8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 | dual-channel capable up to 16GB | 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0x4 NVMe® | No ODD | Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics Functions as UHD Graphics | Windows® 11 Home Single Language | English | 11ac 2x2 + BT5.0 | 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only) | 1x HDMI® 1.4b | 1x Card reader | 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) | 1x Power connector | No Ethernet | Cloud Grey | 65W Round Tip (3-pin) | Non-backlit | English Keyboard | Stereo speakers | 1.5W x2 | Dolby® Audio™ | 1 Year Carry-in

The predominantly white, 27-inch AG275QXR, G-Sync Compatible monitor is trimmed with a pink stand and offers plenty of winning functionality, including a 170Hz refresh rate, a response time of 1ms, amplified by VESA-certified DisplayHDR 400 and DCI-P3 97% meaning you can enjoy the luxury of astounding levels of brightness and contrast alongside a breathtaking selection of over a billion possible colors to engage all your senses. An IPS panel supports a wide range of viewing angles.

G-sync Compatible certified tear-free gaming
NVIDIA's trusted "G-Sync Compatible" certification recognizes displays that can deliver high quality variable refresh rate (VRR) in line with the VESA DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync standard and more. Enjoy tear-free, lag-free gaming at the highest level – now with more flexibility and customization potential than ever before due to the wider range of available monitor options.

Superior high quality viewing
Quad HD (2560 x 1440) resolution allows you to view more an incredible amount of detail, resulting in visuals that are crisp and vivid. Whether editing photos, videos, or watching movies, Quad HD gives you clarity and quality.

Enjoy top-tier gaming performance
With a 170Hz refresh rate , your display will be equipped to perform at the pro gaming standard. Enjoy an ultra-smooth experience with no visible screen blur to ensure you're always prepped to win.

Instant response times
A pixel response time of 1ms MPRT means speed without the smear for an enhanced gaming experience. Fast-moving action and dramatic transitions will be rendered smoothly without the annoying effects of ghosting. Choose the right path to gaming success, and never let a slow display stop you.

Designed with wide viewing angles
IPS displays deliver 178/178-degree viewing angles while maintaining consistent image quality and colors from all viewing positions. You can also view your spreadsheets or weekend movies from virtually any angle without compromising color uniformity.

VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400
VESA-certified DisplayHDR 400 delivers a significant step-up from normal SDR displays. Unlike, other 'HDR compatible' screens, true DisplayHDR 400 produces astonishing brightness, contrast and colors. With global dimming and peak brightness up-to 400 nits, images come to life with notable highlights while featuring deeper, more nuanced blacks. It renders a fuller palette of rich new colors, delivering a visual experience that engages your senses.

See more  and see it  clearer
Break away from the shackles of bezels with AOC's 3-Sided Frameless Design monitors. This virtually frameless monitor has extremely narrow bezel around a stunning screen. When used as part of a multi-monitor setup it offers a near-seamless and elegant transition between screens. Beauty, form, and function. Isn't it time you broke free from your bezels?

Connecting your eyes with your hands
Unleash your reflexes by switching to AOC Low Input Lag mode. Forget graphical frills: this mode rewires the monitor in favor of raw response time, giving you the ultimate edge in a hair-trigger standoff.

Connectable with other devices
This AOC monitor provides convenient connectivity options, with both HDMI and DisplayPort support to suit both professionals and home users. HDMI represents the leading digital video, audio, and data interface for high speed connections between ultra high-definition displays and a wide range of consumer electronics, including providing support for modern gaming consoles and PCs. DisplayPort allows for a range of devices to quickly and easily connect to your screen, delivering higher resolution, faster refresh rate and video transmissions free from input lag.

Immersive action:
Explore new worlds on an expansive 27" Full-HD display with remarkably vivid visuals that draw you deeper into the game. The 1500R curved screen creates a more realistic field of vision for an incredibly immersive viewing experience.

Expansive views:
Game with minimal distractions and a larger surface area thanks to a 3-sided ultrathin bezel.

Seamless speed:
Enjoy smooth performance during high-speed action thanks to an incredibly fast 1ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) that eliminates motion blur.

Rapid responsiveness:
An impressively speedy 144Hz refresh rate allows fast-moving visuals to be seen with incredible clarity so you can react quicker.

Tear-free, stutter-free gaming
NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Certification and AMD FreeSync Premium Technology minimises graphic distortions like screen tearing and stuttering for smoother, fluid gameplay and extraordinary image quality.

Evolved design. Enhanced gaming.
The new distinct, gaming-centric design favors a bolder look and gaming features that offer both functional and aesthetic benefits for gamers.

Uniquely Designed:
vents on the back of the monitor are engineered for enhanced heat dispersal.

Stand and deliver:
Game in comfort for extended periods thanks to a new slim, tapered stand with easy height and tilt adjustability. The angled base provides sturdy support and a smaller footprint, allowing for more desktop space for additional gaming accessories.

Gaming-centric tools:
Easily navigate and manage the on-screen display (OSD) menus with new joystick and shortcut buttons located on the back of the monitor.

Customize every advantage:
Three user-defined profiles give even more personalisation options. The Timer, FPS Counter and Dark Stabiliser let you manage everything from frame rates to brightness to shadow control.

Flicker free:
Controlling the brightness using a direct current enables a flicker-free screen, giving you a more comfortable viewing experience.

Game Longer:
The ComfortView software solution reduces harmful blue light emissions to help reduce eye fatigue for your next marathon gaming session.

WITNESS PLAY UNLEASHED

With the PlayStation®5 Pro console, the world’s greatest game creators can enhance their games with incredible features like advanced ray tracing, super sharp image clarity for your 4K TV, and high frame rate gameplay.* That means you get to play PS5® games with the most impressive visuals ever possible on a PlayStation® console, and with 2TB of SSD storage included, your favorite games will be ready and waiting for you to jump right in for your next awesome adventure.3

With the PlayStation®5 Pro console, the world’s greatest game creators can enhance their games with incredible features like advanced ray tracing, super sharp image clarity for your 4K TV, and high frame rate gameplay.* That means you get to play PS5® games with the most impressive visuals ever possible on a PlayStation® console, and with 2TB of SSD storage included, your favorite games will be ready and waiting for you to jump right in for your next awesome adventure.3

PS5® Pro is an all-digital console with no disc drive. Sign into your account for PlayStation™Network and go to PlayStation™Store to buy and download games.6 You can also add a Disc Drive to your PS5® Pro console if you would like to play PS5 or PS4 games on Blu-ray™ Disc, or if you want to watch movies and shows on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Discs, Blu-ray™ Discs, and DVDs. The compatible Disc Drive is sold separately.

*Features only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game.

3A portion of the SSD is reserved for system software and other functions so the available SSD capacity may vary.


PlayStation® Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)
Get super sharp image clarity on your 4K TV using AI enhanced resolution for ultra-high definition play with astonishing detail.*

Optimized Console Performance
Reach higher and more consistent frame rates for silky smooth gameplay with support for 60Hz and 120Hz displays.*

Advanced Ray Tracing
Experience next level realism with ray traced reflections, shadows, and high-quality global illumination as you explore stunning game worlds.*

*Feature only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game.

2TB of Storage
Keep your favorite games ready and waiting for you to jump in and play with 2TB of SSD storage built in.3

Play at 60fps, or up to 120fps, with 4K Output and Ray Tracing for Compatible Games 
With the power of the PS5 Pro, compatible games can be played at 60fps, or up to 120fps, with Ray Tracing and AI enhanced 4K resolution using PSSR—all at the same time—on your 4K TV.

PS5® Pro Game Boost and Backwards Compatibility
The PS5® Pro console can play over 8,500 PS4® games. With the PS5® Pro version of the Game Boost feature, you can even enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4® and PS5® console’s greatest games.5

Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 Games 
Turn on the Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 games feature to enable additional system post processing power that can improve the resolution for select PS4 games.10

Next Level Online Wireless Connectivity
PS5 Pro supports enhanced wireless internet capabilities with more usable bandwidth to increase transfer speeds with IEEE 802.11be and your compatible router, which means you can experience reduced latency and boosted stability when playing online.9

Ultra-High Speed SSD 
Maximize your play sessions with near instant load times for installed PS5® games. 

Integrated I/O
The custom integration of the PS5® Pro console's systems lets creators pull data from the SSD so quickly that they can design games in ways never before possible.

4K-TV Gaming
Play your favorite PS5® games on your stunning 4K TV.

1440p HDMI Video Output
Enjoy the crisp visual performance of games that natively support 1440p resolution.8 If you’re playing a game with a higher native resolution (such as 4K), you may benefit from improved anti-aliasing through supersampling down to 1440p output.

8K Gaming Support
The PS5 Pro console is compatible with your 8K display through HDMI 2.1 support, so you can play games that support 8K resolution output.*,11

Up to 120fps with 120Hz Output
Enjoy smooth and fluid high frame rate gameplay at up to 120fps for compatible games, with support for 120Hz output on 4K displays.

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Enhance the visual performance of compatible PS5® games by enabling VRR. This syncs the display’s refresh rate to the console’s output. Gameplay feels smoother as scenes render seamlessly, graphics look crisper with frame pacing issues and screen tearing minimized.7

HDR Technology
With an HDR TV, supported PS5® games display an unbelievably vibrant and lifelike range of colors.

Tempest 3D AudioTech
Immerse yourself in soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. Your surroundings truly come alive with Tempest 3D AudioTech2 in supported games.

Haptic Feedback
Experience haptic feedback via the DualSense® wireless controller in select PS5® titles and feel the effects and impact of your in-game actions through dynamic sensory feedback.

Adaptive Triggers
Get to grips with immersive adaptive triggers, featuring dynamic resistance levels which simulate the physical impact of in-game activities in select PS5® games.

Includes ASTRO’S Playroom
Explore four worlds, each one showcasing innovative gameplay using the versatile features of the DualSense® wireless controller, in this game included for all PS5® Pro console users. 

*Feature only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game.











23D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. Set up required.
3A portion of the SSD is reserved for system software and other functions so the available SSD capacity may vary.
4Internet connection required to pair Disc Drive and PS5® Pro console upon setup.
5There are a small number of PS4 games that are not compatible with PS5 Pro. Please visit playstation.com/bc for the list of games.
6Account for PlayStation™Network required. Full terms apply – playstation.com/PSNTerms.
7HDMI® 2.1 VRR-compatible TV or PC monitor required. Results may vary depending on the TV you are using and game you are playing. If enabling VRR results in any unexpected visual effects, you can turn it off at any time. You can also choose to apply VRR to PS5 games that are not officially compatible, which may improve video quality for some games. If enabling VRR results in any unexpected visual effects, you can turn it off at any time.
81440p video output on PS5 Pro requires a TV or PC monitor that supports 1440p/60Hz, or 1440p/60Hz and 120Hz. Even games that are not natively 1440p or higher resolution can benefit from upscaling through the PS5 Pro console to that resolution.
9A compatible router is required to access enhanced wireless internet. In addition to IEEE 802.11be, PS5 Pro is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 5 routers. Wireless internet performance will depend on the user’s network environment. Online gaming performance will vary by game, and not all games have online features.
10A TV or monitor that supports 2160p(4K)/60hz output, or 1440p/60hz output, is required to use this feature.
11In addition to having 8K/60Hz compatibility, connected displays must also support Display Stream Compression (DSC) to run titles in 8K.

HP Notebook 250 G9 | Celeron N4500 | 8GB 1D DDR4 2933 | 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 15.6 FHD AG SVA 250 | W11Home64 Sgle L Africa Market PP | kbd | TP Imagepad with numeric keypad | AC 2x2+BT5 | Asteroid Silver with HD Webcam + TNR ID | 1 Year Carry in

ASUS ZENSCREEN MB16ACV PORTABLE USB MONITOR 15.6 INCH FULL HD IPS USB TYPE-C

See and Hear the Complete Picture
Enjoy a seamless hybrid work experience complete with excellent views and clear sounds. This IPS monitor boasts FHD resolution and 75Hz refresh rate 3 for sharp images and fluid motion, while the built-in dual speakers provide full, distinct audio.

Modern Design. Functional Fit.
Clear your mind and your desk with a monitor designed to work in any space. Keep the focus on your screen through the sleek 3-sided micro-edge bezel, neat cable management, and 27% smaller stand base with adjustable tilt and height for your perfect view.

Easy Control. Easy Management.
Make your workspace as simple as possible, so you can concentrate on what you do best. Easily setup your monitor by customizing your settings with the intuitive Joypad OSD button or manage settings and updates directly from the screen with HP Display Center and HP Display Manager.

75 Hz Refresh Rate
Experience smooth, life-like video and clear detail with a 75 Hz refresh rate that provides fluid movement from frame to frame.

Built-In Dual 2W Speakers
Listen to music, meetings and more with the built-in, dual 2W speakers.

Adjustable Tilt and Height
The tilt and 100 mm height-adjustable stand helps deliver the perfect view to maximize productivity.

3-Sided Micro-Edge Bezel
See and do more on your screen with a 3-sided micro-edge bezel that maximizes your viewing area for a sleek design and seamless dual-monitor setups.

Built-In Dual 2W Speakers
Listen to music, meetings and more with the built-in, dual 2W speakers.

Easy Joypad OSD Button
It's never been easier to configure your display with the Joypad OSD button to adjust brightness, resolution, and volume.

Low Blue Light Mode
Keep your eyes comfortable with subtly warmer display colors onscreen.

With the Environment in Mind
Meeting the latest standards with EPEAT® registered, ENERGY STAR® and TCO certifications.

Thoughtful Product Packaging
We use 100% recyclable packaging that meets recycling requirements, so it can stay out of the landfill.

Neat Cable Management
Neat cable management solution for a cleaner workspace and more productivity.

HP Display Manager
Manage deployment, asset tracking and monitor settings remotely.

HP Display Center
Customize your display with easy, intuitive HP Display Center software that lets you tailor your settings, partition screens, and even dim the screen.

Maximize Desk Space
A 27% smaller stand for a cleaner workspace.

HP B200 PC Mounting Bracket
Save space by attaching the B200 bracket to the base of the monitor and your PC.

AGON PRO 31.5" 4K Gaming Monitor
Have what it takes to be a pro gamer? Prove it with the AGON PRO Series’ AG324UX, equipped with features designed for the latest e-sports professional standards for gaming, including a professional standard refresh rate of 144Hz and 1ms response time. Only for serious gaming enthusiasts, this 31.5” AGON PRO IPS display comes packed with features to fully optimize your gameplay such as customizable gaming settings, HDMI 2.1, adaptive sync anti-tearing technology, and VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400.

BECOME UNBEATABLE #AG324UXP
The unbeatable and effortlessly powerful AGON 4 monitor. Designed to whip its enemies, vapourising them into dust. Geared with the latest technology that will surely bring your team into victory! It's time to game like a champion.

Brilliant visuals with ultra detailed pictures
4K Ultra High-Definition (3840 x 2160) resolution delivers ultra-crisp picture quality and allows users to see more on the screen at one time. This provides more screen 'real estate' and also shows more detail for sharper and more brilliant images. Whether working on the next beautiful photo, design, or even just used for productivity, users will marvel at the true, crisp image that only a UHD display can provide.

Designed with wide viewing angles
IPS displays deliver 178/178-degree viewing angles while maintaining consistent image quality and colors from all viewing positions. You can also view your spreadsheets or weekend movies from virtually any angle without compromising color uniformity.

Enjoy top-tier gaming performance
With a 144Hz refresh rate , your display will be equipped to perform at the pro gaming standard. Enjoy an ultra-smooth experience with no visible screen blur to ensure you're always prepped to win.

Instant response times
A pixel response time of 1ms MPRT means speed without the smear for an enhanced gaming experience. Fast-moving action and dramatic transitions will be rendered smoothly without the annoying effects of ghosting. Choose the right path to gaming success, and never let a slow display stop you.

HDMI 2.1 expands the limits of possibility
HDMI 2.1 brings faster and variable refresh rates and amazing 48Gbps transmission bandwidth, for reduced or eliminated lag, stutter and frame tearing, plus higher resolution, higher frame rates, and smooth, fluid and detailed up to 4K120Hz gaming experience.

Powerful connectivity
Simplify the connections with one cable only. The USB-C connection provides DisplayPort Alternate Mode for transferring high-resolution video signals from a notebook to the monitor while simultaneously charging the notebook’s battery from the monitor with USB power delivery.

A universally respected anti-tearing solution
Gaming shouldn't be a choice between choppy gameplay or broken frames. Get fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate with Adaptive-Sync technology, smooth quick refresh and ultra-fast response time.

Connecting your eyes with your hands
Unleash your reflexes by switching to AOC Low Input Lag mode. Forget graphical frills: this mode rewires the monitor in favor of raw response time, giving you the ultimate edge in a hair-trigger standoff.

VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400
VESA-certified DisplayHDR 400 delivers a significant step-up from normal SDR displays. Unlike, other 'HDR compatible' screens, true DisplayHDR 400 produces astonishing brightness, contrast and colors. With global dimming and peak brightness up-to 400 nits, images come to life with notable highlights while featuring deeper, more nuanced blacks. It renders a fuller palette of rich new colors, delivering a visual experience that engages your senses.

See more  and see it  clearer
Break away from the shackles of bezels with AOC's 3-Sided Frameless Design monitors. This virtually frameless monitor has extremely narrow bezel around a stunning screen. When used as part of a multi-monitor setup it offers a near-seamless and elegant transition between screens. Beauty, form, and function. Isn't it time you broke free from your bezels?

KVM Switch Enables Multi-device Access
The built-in KVM switch allows two computer devices connected to the display – one via USB-C and the other via HDMI or DisplayPort – to be easily controlled by one keyboard and mouse. Swap between them at the flip of a switch to save valuable time and desk space.

Cooking Lekka takes the reader on a heartfelt journey through Cape Malay and Indian fusion cooking, largely inspired by Thameenah's popular cooking show "Ja Daddy Kan Lekka Eet".

Growing up in a richly multicultural family, Thameenah brings soulful recipes that connect generations and cultures, blending spices and flavours that speak to the vibrant heritage of South Africa.

From her early cooking days inspired by her mom's Indian roots to her love for Cape Malay flavours, each recipe in this book is crafted to be approachable and full of flavour, perfect for anyone looking to bring warmth and joy to the table.

Life is frequently about ‘turning up’ and Tony Leon was present at the making of history both big and small.

Being There is a frank and insightful collection of insider accounts from a life in politics. The centrepiece is Leon’s riveting diary of the GNU negotiations that went down to the wire following the 2024 elections. This is the first and only inside account of these talks.

He also casts his gimlet eye on the fault lines of the Middle East, shares ambassadorial adventures in Argentina, and outlines the perils of political party fundraising. Written in Leon’s vintage style – observant, witty, acerbic – he proves the maxim that much of success is simply about being there.

This visitor's guide has been fully updated and revised to include changing garden exhibits and new features, such as the the Boomslang elevated walkway.

An attractive memento and guide to Cape Town’s world-famous botanical garden, it traces the history and development of Kirstenbosch, from its establishment in 1913 to the showcase of indigenous flora it is today.

It includes:

• Prominent garden features (the Protea, Erica and Cycad gardens, Dell, Boomslang Tree Canopy Walkway, Conservatory, and more)
• Floral highlights of all four seasons
• A detailed map (with walking, climbing and mountain bike routes)
• Spectacular photographs (many against Table Mountain)

Preschoolers love puzzles!
More than just a puzzle box. There are 3 puzzles and 3 mini posters to use for reference.

We have created the perfect selection for your pint-sized puzzlers, featuring engaging designs and Ravensburger’s high-quality, child-friendly formats. Assemble the pieces to reveal three remarkable aviation vehicles!

Ravensburger 3 x 49 piece puzzles are a fun way to train recognition, logical thinking, patience, and hand-eye coordination. Puzzle difficulty when chosen correctly, strengthens your child's self esteem and short term memory while having fun!

Since 1891 we've been making the world's finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. Our attention to detail has made Ravensburger the world's greatest puzzle brand! We use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard combined with our fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can see and feel. Our steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit. Enjoy Ravensburger quality with this family-friendly activity today!

Since 1891 we've been making the finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. It's our attention to detail which makes Ravensburger the world's greatest puzzle brand! We use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard and combine this with our fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can feel. Our steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit.

Since 1891 we've been making the finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. It's our attention to detail which makes Ravensburger the world's greatest puzzle brand! We use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard and combine this with our fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can feel. Our steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit.

Father Cedric, mother Yardley, brother Ralph & sister Saffron Walnut.

Beloved South African blogger & TikTok sensation Kim Bagley takes us on a culinary journey as she shares some of her family's favourite meals. Kim believes that food should be simple and comforting, but the flavours should be bold and memorable. In Cooking with Kim Bagley, she showcases her love for cooking in easy, heartwarming meals. Think spicy lamb biryani, seafood chowder, and Amarula tart. Indulging in comfort, spice and all things nice, Kim's South African fusion food will warm your soul.

Since the Zuma presidency weakened crime intelligence, violent crime surged, with murder rates rising over 75%. South Africa faces severe femicide, and most murderers evade justice. Prisons fail by perpetuating crime; harsher sentences do not help. Edwin Cameron, after visiting prisons, advocates for reform. Along with colleagues, he suggests abolishing minimum sentences, cash bail, and decriminalizing drug use to improve safety and justice.

Rorisang Thandekiso is one of South Africa’s most beloved media personalities. She has contributed to the arts industry in an authentic, memorable way.

In Disciple Rorisang takes the reader deeper into her relationship with faith, describing her love for the Word of God and for Jesus.

Disciple is an open-hearted, humorous, vulnerable look into the life of a young woman whose love for God spills over into the world.

News24’s top journalists who were on the ground give a riveting firsthand account of what went down when South Africa was set alight shortly after Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment.

Dramatic and violent scenes unfolded in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during the eight-day period of unrest and looting – the worst of its kind since apartheid ended. The violence claimed more than 300 lives and caused damage of R50 billion.

The three authors were on the scene covering all aspects of the violence from its inception which began as protests against Zuma's incarceration before it spiraled into widespread looting and violence which was later labelled an insurrection.

Includes dramatic detail of what went down in hotspot areas, as well as what happened behind the scenes politically, and how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together.

Hiking Beyond Cape Town opens a gateway to the myriad trails and tracks that await hikers – young and old, novice and experienced – beyond the confines of the city.

This collection of day trips outside of Cape Town features 40 trails, fanning out from the south coast to the west and covering a range of varied hikes in between. Ranging between 2 to 7 hours, the hikes are tailored for single-day trips, although a handful will require overnighting.

Each hike entry includes an accurate, up-to-date route description, a map of the trail, and directions for getting to the start. In each case, an upfront summary outlines the distance, duration, grade of difficulty, and elevation of the hike, as well as other details. Striking colour photographs and observations about the plant and animal life along the route add lively interest.

A brief introduction provides expert advice on gear, planning and preparation.

All the numbers on South Africa’s crisis dashboard are blinking red. The economy is failing to grow and more and more young people find themselves on the outside looking in as education falters and jobs disappear. Energy and transport are in crisis. Governance is floundering as debt mounts and government runs out of money.

Better Choices is a collection by South Africa’s top thinkers on the political economy, providing an unflinching account of the myriad challenges the country faces. The picture that emerges is of a nation on the brink of a catastrophic slide into failure unless better, if tough, policy choices are made. As stark as these problems are, their solutions are tantalisingly close at hand. The chapters in this book outline exactly the solutions – those ‘better choices’– that need to be made by leadership to alter the country’s bleak trajectory.

South Africa cannot talk its way out of trouble. Key to success is removing the sources of friction – the red tape, over-regulation and rents – that slow down investment. This is only possible if a more effective, focused government acts decisively.

Compiled by The Brenthurst Foundation, Africa’s leading think tank on economic development, Better Choices is for those who want to build a positive, inclusive future for South Africa.

Africa has received $1.2 trillion in development assistance since 1990. Even though donors have spent more than $1 000 per person over these 30 years, the average income of sub-Saharan Africans has increased by just $350. The continent has very little to show for this money, some of which has been consumed by the donors themselves, much of it by local governments and elites. There must be a better way to address the poverty pandemic.

Expensive Poverty is focused on answering the trillion-dollar question: why have decades of spending had such a small impact on improving the lives of the poor? Whatever the area of aid expenditure – humanitarian, governance, military, development – the overall intention should be the same: to try to reach the point that aid is no longer necessary.

Expensive Poverty lays out how to get there.

Kamini Pather first exploded onto the South African culinary scene as a participant and winner of the second series of MasterChef South Africa. Since then her life and cuisine journey has taken her down various paths, and although she always remains grounded and grateful to her heritage, she is not solely defined by it. As Kamini herself says, ‘All Dhal’d Up is a collection of ancestrally-derived recipes that have been updated through ingredients and techniques –the old world has been given some fancy.’ The concept of good-mood food leans gently into health, while ‘Indian-ish’ is a perfect nod to her ancestry, but fused with other cultures and their influence on the food she likes to eat. So although you will find traditional recipes, such as potato curry with nigella seeds, hot water roti and rasam, as well as the Sunday-standard meal of chicken curry, they are flanked by the delights of cauliflower rice lamb biriyani, panko-crumbed patha wraps, bacon dhal, pudhina hummus and rosewater ice-cream sandwiches with pistachio cookies.

Ever mindful of the demands of busy lives and consciences, Kamini has ensured that the recipes are simple to follow, and are mindful of healthy ideals and sustainably sourced ingredients.

After unknown saboteurs toppled a strategic pylon near Lethabo Power Station in the Free State in November 2021, almost causing the country to plunge into stage 6 load shedding, Eskom’s chief executive officer André de Ruyter declared: ‘This was clearly now an act of sabotage and I think we can call it as such.’ Who was behind this, and what is their ultimate goal?

Since his appointment in January 2020, De Ruyter has faced intense opposition from within the power utility as he attempts to clean up corruption and return the electricity company to a semblance of its former glory. He is not alone. Chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer and other trusted allies in Eskom have also come under intense fire. From forensic investigations and botched probes to accusations of racism, De Ruyter and Oberholzer have spent significant amounts of time fending off allegation after allegation. Amid this onslaught, it has become clear that their enemies will take any measures necessary to have them removed from office.

Based on exclusive interviews with De Ruyter, Oberholzer and other key figures, Sabotage is a story of conspiracy and subterfuge at South Africa’s ailing power utility, uncovering the power struggles that threaten the country’s very survival.

‘This is more than just a cookbook; it is a celebration of culinary creativity and a testament to Ollie’s exceptional talent and zest for life.’ – Ivor Jones, head chef at Chefs Warehouse BeauConstantia.

There’s one thing that Chef Ollie doesn’t do easily and that’s follow rules. He likes to challengeconvention and try new things, often at the spur of the moment. This attitude to life hasfiltered into his cooking style, which he enthusiastically shares with you in this aptly titled book, Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie.

Ollie cooks with feeling and taste. His recipes are quick and easy, and designed to inspire rather than intimidate. With this book, he aims to show home cooks that just by using the bestand simplest ingredients, you can create dishes that scream with flavour. Whether he’s making you sweat with his Hot and Sour Prego Roll or transporting you to Indonesia with his Sambal Matah Fish en Papillote, Ollie proves that the secret to exceptional dishes lies in the layering of flavour and understanding the basics of cooking.

Each of the six chapters in Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie represents a distinct part of Ollie’slife and is accompanied by a lesson he’s learned along the way, as well as a QR code to a playlist of songs that all form part of the culinary adventure.

With recipes ranging from Proper Durban Lamb Curry, Banging Lamb Chops and Rooibos Honey Basque Cheesecake to 30 Clove Garlic Chardonnay Chicken, the Double Oklahoma Smash Burger and Banana Dom Pedros, Ollie reminds us that cooking is meant to be fun.

So put on your tunes, pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy!

Insectopedia uncovers the fascinating and infinitely varied world of insects. It explores their intriguing behaviour and biology – from mating and breeding, metamorphosis and movement to sight, smell, hearing and their adaptations to heat and cold.

A chapter on superorganisms probes the curious phenomenon of social communities among insects; another covers the critical role that these creatures play in maintaining the fragile balance of life on our planet. The book concludes with a 60-page illustrated field guide, describing most insect orders and their main families.

Previously published as Insectlopedia of Southern Africa, this fully revised and redesigned edition includes up-to-date information throughout, an expanded ID section, and several hundred new photographs.

A compelling and agonising story.

Durban-based journalist Glynis Horning and her husband Chris woke up one Sunday morning almost two years ago to the devastating discovery of their 25-year-old son Spencer dead in his bed. Horning’s story chronicles a parent’s worst nightmare. Establishing that his death was suicide, Horning embarks on a journey of anguished self-recrimination.

Should she not have seen the signs? Could she somehow have prevented it? As she struggles with Spencer’s decision to end his life, she has to learn to understand what the depths of depression entail. We feel Horning’s pain, and learn to understand and feel Spencer’s pain, at a visceral level.

Surrounded by loving family and friends, Horning pieces together the puzzle of Spencer’s death, writing with a brutal and heart-searing intensity of grief and loss, but also of the joys of celebrating her son’s life. This book will touch anyone who has experienced a mental health journey directly or indirectly, or a searing loss. Her wisdom and insight are extraordinary.