Adele Shevel

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Adele Shevel

Two of South Africa’s largest and most acquisitive apparel retailers, TFG and Mr Price Group, remain on the hunt for opportunities — but with different approaches. TFG is targeting scale, while Mr Price is focusing on smaller, tactical bolt-ons. Both recently reported solid full-year results after enduring soft first halves. Marked second-half improvements were driven by such economic tailwinds as payouts from the two-pot retirement system and positive sentiment about the GNU. ..

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Adele Shevel

The level of diversification, the building of a moat and a reasonable earnings multiple make this not only an interesting business but also a good one

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Adele Shevel

In South Africa, kids with ADHD must see a doctor every month to get their medication. That’s expensive, time-consuming and unrealistic — especially for families in rural areas or without medical aid

3 weeks ago | wantedonline.co.za | Adele Shevel

Dessert is Basque-style cheesecake, inspired by San Sebastian in Spain and made with cream cheese and mascarpone and baked in the braai. It’s paired with dulce de leche, slowly simmered for hours until it turns a deep caramel, and served with burnt hay ice cream — yes, hay. They wash it, dry it, burn it, infuse the cream and milk, and churn it into an elegant treat. It’s made and served by Malaika, who’s also prepared the bread and supports Scrooby during the day.

4 weeks ago | wantedonline.co.za | Adele Shevel |Claire Gunn

Inspired by the melting pot that is Hong Kong, the Red Room features dishes from across Asia. The restaurant was opened after the Mount Nelson asked top restaurateur Liam Tomlin if he’d like a space at the grande dame. He’d declined the main hotel; what intrigued him was the underground space. “To me it’s very New York, very London. I know it’s not very Capetonian. There’s no natural light. I love the space and I love the underground but I’m used to it ...