Watch a movie, write a book, learn to drive!

Words, wheels, and edge-of-your-sofa thrillers

Words ...

If ever you needed a nudge to pick up a book, now is the time. Be part of the latest book launches, author Q&As and more, that are happening via Zoom by checking Exclusive Books’ Facebook page. It is free of charge; all you need to do is register for the webinar!

While on the topic of books, don’t miss this year’s South African Book

Fair virtual event. A mix of poetry sessions, author-led panel discussions, SMME skills development workshops, kids-related programmes such as online storytelling, and puppet and theatre shows will form part of the fair. Pencil the 11th to 13th in your diary. For the full programme and tickets, visit www.southafricanbookfair.co.za

Are you a budding young author looking for a challenge? Enter this year’s Word Warrior competition and you could walk away with R1 000 cash and books to the value of R5 000 for your school. If you’re nine to 16-years-old, you can enter by writing dialogue for a play or a movie about the foxy detective Inkomba. Details: 087-237-7781 or visit www.read.org.za

Wheels ...

So you think driving on our highways, byways and dodging potholes make you a good driver, right? Well, even the most seasoned driver can benefit from an advanced driving course. Spending time with a professional driving instructor will help you gain insights into defensive driving, road safety, hijacking defence, as well as teach you how to get the best performance from your car – safely. Speed on over to Google, search for one of these great training schools and learn how to really drive. adrenalindrivingacademy.co.za; amgdrivingacademy.co.za; bmwdrivingexperience.co.za; ford.co.za; toyota.co.za; vw.co.za and landrover.co.za. Vroom vroom.