Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-10-04

The news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death at 76 on July 27 sent shockwaves across the globe, plunging his fans into mourning. The sudden resurgence of clips from The Osbournes on social media felt surreal, almost like a fever dream. It was a reminder of how he genuinely loved his kids and felt remorse for the way he treated them in the past. But Ozzy also had this way of making you laugh just by being himself, and that humour is part of what made the Osbourne family so special. The one-hour documentary was initially set to air on August 18, but was pulled from the schedule at the last minute following the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer. Directed by Paula Wittig, the documentary was filmed over three…

Earlier this week, Imran Hamdulay’s The Heart is a Muscle was put forth as South Africa’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. This feat is huge for the writer and producer, who marked his directorial debut with the crime drama. I got to see the film at the 13th Silwerskerm Film Festival, and I was blown away by the storyline trajectory. Set in the Cape Flats, the film opens with Ryan (Keenan Arrison) and his wife Laila (Melissa de Vries) hosting the family for their son Jude’s (Troy Paulse) fifth birthday celebration. But it quickly devolves into a frantic search for Jude, who disappears while playing outside. At the outset, it appears that a kidnapping is the main thrust of the film.…

Multi-media personality and strong advocate for humanitarian causes, Nomzamo Mbatha, has been officially recognised as one of TIME magazine’s World’s Most Influential Rising Stars in Advocacy. The actress, model and activist took to Instagram to share her success with her followers. “Speechless… Your girl made the 2025 #TIME100NextList and all I have in my little hands are a million thank yous. Still in complete disbelief! “What a season. What gratitude to live through all my vision board whispers. @time This one is for Kwamashu.” The 2025 TIME100 Next list is also made up of artists, innovators, leaders and phenoms. Mbatha shares this impressive recognition with other notable figures such as singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor, world tennis champion Taylor Fritz and Guyana’s president Irfaan Ali. In her specific category, Mbatha stands alongside…

We all know growing older is inevitable, but did you know that most of what makes skin look “aged” has less to do with the number of candles on your birthday cake and more to do with daily habits? According to research, around 80% of visible facial ageing is linked to things we can actually control. That means fine lines, pigmentation and dullness often arrive earlier than they should because of a hidden culprit: oxidative stress. Think of oxidative stress as the skin’s version of rust. It’s triggered when free radicals, tiny unstable molecules from things like pollution, sun exposure, or even stress, overpower your skin’s natural defence system. Over time, this damage weakens skin cells, speeds up ageing, and can even aggravate conditions like acne or rosacea. As an…

Right now, my house smells like sandalwood. I love it, the warmth, the calm, the way it makes my space feel instantly inviting. For many of us, lighting a scented candle is a ritual: a little spark of self-care after a long day, a festive mood-setter for holidays, or simply a way to cover up last night’s cooking smells. But there’s a downside. The same things that make our homes smell so good might also be affecting our health in ways we don’t notice. Scented candles do more than just add fragrance. They also release chemicals into the air, and new research suggests that what smells pleasant might not be as harmless as we think. What’s really in your candle? Candles used to be simple, made from beeswax or animal…

I used to believe dating only threw punches at a select few, but the reality is that everyone can experience heartbreak or betrayal. No matter your age or relationship history, relationships often teach us unexpected lessons about ourselves. One of the newest buzzwords doing the rounds in conversations about relationships is “monkey branching”. If you haven’t heard it yet, monkey branching, sometimes referred to as monkey barring, occurs when someone quietly forms a new romantic connection while remaining committed to their existing relationship. Only when they’re confident that the new relationship is secure do they let go of the old one. Aside from health and wealth, most people just want to feel loved, understood and appreciated. This universal desire for love and connection can sometimes lead individuals to monkey branch,…