Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times

Sue de Groot is a writer with a special interest in words, books, people, hedgehogs, cricket and the universe; a former scriptwriter for various drama series; and the winner of some awards. Currently completing a master's degree in applied ethics through Wits University's philosophy department.

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | The power of praise is wasted on the dead

Yes, we are all going to die - and that means you. So spread some love and kindness while you can, writes Sue de Groot.

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | It gives me no bleisure to announce the marriage of business and ...

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | A rose by any other name — a potato?

There is a campaign afoot to convince South African consumers that, when it comes to romantic gestures on Valentine’s Day, roses and chocolates ...

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | Regrets, I’ve had a few, but were they deep?

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | Nicegate? It's not nice for women

It’s nice to be thought of as nice, but this is still blatant sexism, writes Sue de Groot.

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | Chasing the dopamine high of Wordle hi-fives? Try the word ...

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | We’ve had enough fires already, thank you

There is a clear and present danger of Very Bad Things happening (again) in SA.The warning signs are glaringly apparent for anyone who cares to see ...

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | If it quacks like a duck, it’s a robot shooting willy-nilly at ...

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
The rot beneath the sweet plantation life

A new novel shines a light on the women who were brought to the then Port Natal colony as indentured labourers— and on how the British fuelled racial ...

Sue de Groot Deputy features editor: Sunday Times
SUE DE GROOT | If you do anything, do it for love

Disagreement turns to tragedy when any person on either side of the vaccine wall rejoices at the death of an adversary, writes Sue de Groot.