Thursday, 24 September 2026

Cape Town paediatrician Dion Smith retired at 55 in 2018 to support his wife, then developed a jewellery career inspired by fynbos and is heading to Paris Fashion Week.

Coastal garden designer Tara Dalton advised using existing sandy soils rather than compost, sourcing plants locally, removing invasives responsibly and avoiding fertiliser in fynbos gardens.

SA Guide Dogs Association representative Peter Fernickak said guide dogs undergo about two years’ training, take three to six months to build trust with owners, and are usually rehomed after retirement.

Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall would be nine kilometres long and cost about R140 million, prompting protests from civil society groups who say communities were excluded from consultation.

Musician Bushlet G said his UK and European tour drew mostly local audiences, while his new single Miracle encourages listeners to put fear aside and pursue love, purpose and dreams.