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Thomas P. Peschak has spent a lifetime documenting the world’s oceans. He is a fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and a contributing photographer to National Geographic Magazine. He has won multiple World Press Photo and BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Get up close with his Wild Seas collection.

Hottest book reviews 

We go inside The Good Book Appreciation Society – a Facebook book club with almost
15 000 very active reading members. Members review four top South African titles on the shelves this holiday season.

Historical tours of Joburg and surrounds reveal secrets previously unknown, as told first hand to tour guide, educator and journalist Lucille Davie, www.lucilledavie.co.za

Where were you in the 80s?

How old were you when Trevor Romain was in school? Trevor is an author, writer and illustrator who has been entertaining adults and children for years with his bestselling books and award -winning animation series.

Cape heritage roots

Get your FREE heritage map when you buy a copy of this edition of The Big Issue. Published by www.capetowngreenmap.co.za the maps are a novel way to explore the ‘mother’ city and Western Cape coastlines, especially when you’ve no network signal.

Art therapy for inner-city kids

Free art therapy, drama and stories help inner-city children find their way. For 27 years, Lefika la Phodiso has welcomed Johannesburg children from six to 18 years.

Editing history

The slippery slope of using AI and deep fakes to bring history to life.

Community craftwork

There’s a definite allure to owning a bespoke handcrafted item, and Ikamva Design’s beautiful creations highlight the unique tradition of African craftwork.

Trusted recipe books

When internet recipes let us down time and again, an authentic recipe book is a gem. Now, in time for the holidays, comes Limoni, a new cooking title, created to satisfy and delight, courtesy of Italy’s Gennaro Contaldo.

3 Funny guys in New Material

Enjoy a laugh this festive season. It’s back to the movies with New Material starring Riaad Moosa, Schalk Bezuidenhout and Joey Rasdien. Read our interview

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