Winnie, gardening and a cult: 3 Netflix documentaries to watch
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The financial literacy myth: knowing isn’t doing
Two-thirds of South Africans say they’re financially literate, but only 13% have emergency savings. The gap between knowing and doing is the real problem.…
Why shame keeps South Africans stuck in debt
When money becomes tight, many people retreat in the belief they are alone in their struggle, which makes action far harder.…
Insurers and courts – coming for a board near you
‘Weather attributions science’ sounds futuristic – but it could see insurers and courts enforce until-now formulaic board decisions on ESG…
Zille, and Joburg’s battle for belief
Zille’s message resonates because it speaks to residents’ experience. Where trust has been lost, it offers a narrative of restoration…
Crime stalls solar uptake
Findings show that almost all households share a common fear – they worry that solar panels can be stolen…
PODCAST: The tyranny of mediocrity
The consequences of the widening war in the Middle East are hard to predict, but one thing is very clear: we are surrounded by the…
Real Politics: There is logic in Ramaphosa’s madness
Ramaphosa's SAPS suspensions look inconsistent, but they're a calculated bid to hold the centre while structural reform takes hold.…
PODCAST: The Masters golf, gnomes and America’s open tab
The tournament at Augusta is a surprisingly sharp metaphor for Washington’s spending habits.…
Is Spar’s deputy chair the most overworked director in town?
Shirley Zinn has one of the most impressive CVs in the business, with major roles at 15-odd entities…
Discovery weighs up expanding access to Ozempic-style drugs
A new survey shows that 14% of wealthier South Africans are buying weight-loss drugs. Discovery is weighing up the economics…
How Eskom and Transnet are blocking growth reforms
Transnet and Eskom are acting as both referee and player, says BLSA, while political interference at municipalities is as bad as ever…
How the US and Iran could step back from the brink
Several plausible off-ramps exist that could cool tensions between the US and Iran without either side looking as though it’s capitulating…
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Inside the revival of The Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel is undergoing a revival, with upgrades, improved service and classic charm drawing travellers aplenty…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Depreston’ by Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett turns everyday life into sharp, witty indie rock – and her song ‘Depreston’ captures suburban nuance and humour…
From flat whites to fashion: Inside the Marc’s by Marc Jacobs café
Hyde Park’s Marc’s by Marc Jacobs café is the first of its kind in Africa. We popped in to check it out – and you…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Fran Luckin
Back scratchers, Sting and Cy Twombly – a glimpse inside Fran Luckin’s mind…
What we’re drinking this week: Bellingham Pandemonium Dandelion Malbec
Bellingham’s Pandemonium Dandelion Malbec is a smooth, velvety red with notes of blackberry, plum and dark cherry…
Rosendal: the unhurried winter getaway
Visit Rosendal, a town that beckons travellers with its tranquil streets, beautiful vistas and heartfelt conversations…
The key ingredient: Beetroot
From borscht to kubba hamuth – this month, The Rural Cook explores all the dishes in which beetroot is either the star or a hidden…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Answering Bell’ by Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams’s ‘Answering Bell’ revisits his ‘Gold’-era highs, balancing Americana brilliance with a turbulent personal and professional arc…
Hanneli Rupert’s Okapi is real South African luxury
Hanneli Rupert’s Okapi, now shaped by Tiaan Nagel, shows what real luxury looks like through fine craft and South African production…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Sarah Lotz
From the woods of Shropshire, British author Sarah Lotz on giant spiders, silly hats and strange adventures…
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