Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-09-13

Fans of The Conjuring franchise were thrilled when The Conjuring: Last Rites was recently released on the screen. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Ed and Lorraine Warren, the iconic paranormal investigators, in the fourth instalment of the popular supernatural film offering. Also reprising their roles are Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren (Ed and Lorraine’s daughter) and Ben Hardy as Tony Spera (Judy’s partner). Approaching retirement, the paranormal investigators accept one final case: a Pennsylvania family tormented by a violent, demonic presence linked to a cursed mirror. This film is based on the real-life Smurl haunting. As Ed’s health deteriorates, the stakes escalate, and the Warrens’ daughter, Judy, finds herself caught in the demonic activity. During a recent press junket, the actors discussed their return as a couple in…

I’m not going to lie: the impressive ensemble cast of Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie and Tom Ellis was what first drew me to The Thursday Murder Club. The crime drama, which is based on Richard Osman’s novel of the same name, also captured the atmospheric charm of whodunnits like Miss Marple and Agatha Christie’s Poirot. The film opens with psychiatrist Ibrahim Arif (Kingsley), former trade union leader Ron Ritchie (Brosnan), and ex-spy Elizabeth Best (Mirren) conducting their weekly cold case meeting at Coopers Chase, a cushy retirement village. They are briefly interrupted by Joyce, a retired nurse and new resident, who is giving her daughter a quick tour. Elizabeth approaches her about becoming a temporary member after witnessing her calm…

Former Friends actress Jennifer Aniston is private when it comes to her personal life, but she recently offered up a rare look at her romance with Jim Curtis in what is now being called a soft launch of their relationship. The picture in question shows the back of Curtis’s head as he gazes out upon a stunning sunset. The post was simply captioned: “Thank you, summer.” While The Morning Show star, who was previously married to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, tucked away the picture in her summer carousel, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot the affectionately casual moment. “You think we wouldn’t notice photo number 17???,” commented @andrea_portugaldeveza. Another fan wrote: “Oh, hello 17 pic.” Pretty Woman actress Julia Roberts also casually dropped by to send Aniston a smiling…

As South Africa shakes off its winter chill and welcomes the brighter, longer days of spring, this season of renewal offers more than just the chance to declutter your home. It’s the perfect moment to refresh your health, embrace new habits, and take charge of your well-being. “Spring naturally brings a sense of renewal, we're more energised, the days are brighter, and it’s easier to get outdoors,” says Tania Joffe, founder of Unu Health. She highlights that increased sunlight has profound effects, from boosting vitamin D levels to improving blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health and even mood. “Longer days and more sun are nature’s tonic,” she adds. But spring isn’t just about enjoying the outdoors; it’s also an ideal time for proactive health checks. The transition from the winter flu…

As we celebrate Heritage Month, it’s the perfect time to talk about something truly special and close to my heart: how our incredible cultural diversity isn’t just a part of who we are, but a vibrant, living force that shapes our fashion industry. Forget bland, one-size-fits-all trends; our style is a vibrant mix of influences that’s taking the world by storm. South Africa is a nation of many nations. From the Zulu’s powerful beadwork and vibrant prints to the Ndebele’s geometric artistry, the Xhosa’s dignified red ochre textiles, the Basotho’s iconic blankets, and the melting pot of Malay, Indian, and European influences, we truly have it all. And what’s even more exciting is that our designers are drawing from this bottomless well of inspiration, creating looks that are not only…

We are pleased to see the interest that the work of Edu Invest, powered by Wesgro, is generating in the media. Unfortunately, there do seem to be some myths already doing the rounds about what private investment into the education sector looks like, and what impact it will have on public education. These myths can have a dampening effect on investment, so it is worth taking the time to dispel them. The primary goal of Edu Invest is to draw investment into new independent schools in our province, to increase the number of school places in our system and expand the variety of choices available for parents. In the Western Cape, only 5.2% of learners attend independent schools. In Gauteng, the proportion is 14%. So our province’s problem is not…