The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Rock and Roll Band’ by Boston Don’t dismiss Boston’s eponymous first album as rock lite – the very real appeal of songs like ‘Rock and Roll Band’ is well worth… by Mark Rosin October 19, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Lexi Earl Oxford-based academic, Joburg native and writer of ‘nature // nurture’, Dr Lexi Earl shares her thoughtful, joyful answers… by Sarah Buitendach October 17, 2025 Pleasure
At the edge of the world, tasting time on St Helena On St Helena, food isn’t just sustenance, but memory and belonging. Ryan Enslin tastes the island’s soul through its kitchens and tables… by Ryan Enslin October 17, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 2
What we’re drinking this week: Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal brings smoky, fruity, herb-laced complexity to Woolies just in time for International Mezcal Day… by Sarah Buitendach October 17, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
A journey through Samara Karoo Reserve’s wild landscape Samara Karoo Reserve blends roaming wildlife, rugged landscapes and luxurious accommodation to create the ideal local travel escape… by Ruby Delahunt October 12, 2025 Pleasure·Travel 2
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Pink Skies’ (featuring Watchhouse) by Zach Bryan Zach Bryan’s rise is pure grassroots power – streaming king, social commentator and songwriter with songs that cut straight to the bone… by Mark Rosin October 12, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Aliens in couture: Paris Fashion Week and why we need the absurd right now From alien-headed models to thatch dresses, Paris Fashion Week proved that fashion’s weirdness can be a tonic… by Sarah Buitendach October 10, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Fehmz The much-loved social media star talks kitchenware, kickboxing and Kevin Richardson from the Backstreet Boys… by Sarah Buitendach October 10, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
WIN what we’re drinking this week: Woolworths Pinotage 100 Years Celebration Blend Win a bottle of this special pinotage blend that Woolworths is releasing to celebrate the varietal’s 100-year birthday… by Sarah Buitendach October 10, 2025 Pleasure 2
The really useful guide to the best places to eat, shop and explore in Linden Our insider’s guide to Linden – Joburg’s coolest suburb. Great food, local gems, and a handy map to explore it all… by Sarah Buitendach October 5, 2025 Pleasure 5
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