The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Turnaround’ (featuring Hampton Hawes) by Charlie Haden A look at the genius of Charlie Haden, heard through ‘Turnaround’ – his thoughtful, soulful duet with Hampton Hawes… by Mark Rosin December 14, 2025 Pleasure
The great therapy rush and its casualties Therapy has gone mainstream and so have the horror stories. Why so many are seeking help, firing therapists and sharing surprisingly wild experiences… by Jono Hall December 12, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure 2
Fehmz and the making of a damn good bestseller Fehmz opens up about her hit cookbook, family roots, hustle, humour and the fearless creativity driving South Africa’s favourite feel-good foodie… by Jo Buitendach December 12, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Black Oystercatcher Rosé A crisp, fruity delight with pink lady apple bite and passionfruit notes – the perfect summer sip is Black Oystercatcher Rosé… by Sarah Buitendach December 12, 2025 Pleasure
Très bon! Le Bistrot de JAN arrives in Cape Town Discover Le Bistrot de JAN, the hot new restaurant in Cape Town serving exquisite dishes from chef Jan Hendrick van der Westhuizen… by Sarah Buitendach December 7, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Metal’ by The Beths Last week, Australia. This week, a short hop to New Zealand. I saw The Beths in concert on Monday night, far from their Auckland… by Mark Rosin December 7, 2025 Pleasure
A funny thing happened on the way to the exit … A routine errand turns epic as Rosebank Mall’s parking lot becomes a lesson in patience, purgatory and the absurdity of modern urban life… by Jono Hall December 5, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure 1
Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Leago Maruma Gautrain’s Leago Maruma talks love, fitness, fashion, a deeply personal keepsake, and why a painting of herself is the artwork she’ll treasure forever… by Sarah Buitendach December 5, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Graham Beck Pinot Meunier MCC Graham Beck’s Pinot Meunier MCC is a celebration of the red grape varietal, used the fine South African way… by Sarah Buitendach December 5, 2025 Pleasure
Joburg is getting the first Marble Hotel Marble Hospitality is opening its first hotel in Joburg: a 32-room luxury boutique stay at Olympus Sandton from the team behind Marble, Saint and… by Sarah Buitendach December 2, 2025 News·Pleasure
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