The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Good Lovin’’ by Bobby McFerrin Bobby McFerrin has explored many disciplines, from jazz to classical, over more than four decades, writes Mark Rosin, who this week listened to the… by Mark Rosin August 3, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
It’s hammer time Russell Kaplan’s new showroom turns auctions into art – 7,200 lots, fierce online bidding and Joburg’s coolest vintage treasures… Jo BuitendachSarah Buitendach August 1, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure 1
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Retang Phaahla Veuve Clicquot Bold Future winner Retang Phaahla talks heritage teas, bold art, and why her mom’s cooking beats any restaurant… by Sarah Buitendach August 1, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Luxury Astoria Prosecco DOC Gold Italian Sparkling Wine Affordable Italian bubbles with serious style – floral, fruity and glamorous… by Sarah Buitendach August 1, 2025 Pleasure
South Africans living the dream in a French château A South African couple have majestically restored a French château. Here’s why – and what it reveals about our search for slower living… by Sarah Buitendach July 28, 2025 Pleasure·Travel 5
The R1m bottle of South African sweet wine – and what it means for the market The secondary market is reshaping SA’s wine market – and opening doors for collectors and investors alike… by Sarah Buitendach July 27, 2025 Pleasure
Keep calm and press play: five British podcasts you’ll love Our expert roundup of the top five fave British podcasts of the moment – whether you’re curious, in need of comfort, or just killing… by Jo Buitendach July 27, 2025 Pleasure·The Zeitgeist
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Christmas in Nevada’ by Willard Grant Conspiracy Willard Grant Conspiracy set a standard for a new genre of music that came to be called ‘alt-country’, says Mark Rosin, who this week… by Mark Rosin July 27, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Summer, as seen from under a bar-heater As the northern hemisphere selfies its way through summer, Jono Hall considers how even the seasons are now something we consume through our phones… by Jono Hall July 25, 2025 Pleasure
Talking about a revolution in Africa’s creative economy A new equity company for creatives is set to make strategic investments in intellectual property across the continent’s creative and cultural sector… by Janet Heard July 25, 2025 Pan-African·Pleasure 1
1 Joburg is getting the first Marble Hotel December 2, 2025 Marble Hospitality is opening its first hotel in Joburg: a…
2 Thomas Massie on the SA-US freeze, Trump, and the Epstein files December 1, 2025 The US Republican and libertarian on why South Africa needs…
3 Farmers ‘maak ’n plan’ as they adapt to Trump’s turmoil December 1, 2025 Donald Trump has upended global trade. But while the US…
4 A funny thing happened on the way to the exit … December 5, 2025 A routine errand turns epic as Rosebank Mall’s parking lot…