Opera’s South African answer to Timothée Chalamet Joburg-born director Alessandro Talevi heads to La Scala to stage Nabucco, as South African opera talent continues to thrive despite global handwringing about the… by Tim Cohen March 22, 2026 Art & Culture·Pleasure 1
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Deeper Well’ by Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris’s ‘Deeper Well’, Mark Rosin’s track of the weekend, makes the most of her instantly recognisable voice and the talents of a remarkable… by Mark Rosin March 22, 2026 Pleasure
Five doors into Joburg When a familiar refrain began echoing through his week, Joburg shifted for Ryan Enslin, each encounter quietly reframing the city… by Ryan Enslin March 20, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Khensani Nobanda Books, bites and Bobby Brown: marketing ace Khensani Nobanda’s life in eight quick questions… by Sarah Buitendach March 20, 2026 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: DMZ Reserve Chenin Blanc DMZ Reserve Chenin Blanc proves why South Africa excels at chenin – crisp, rounded and a standout on Woolworths’ Top 10 list… by Sarah Buitendach March 20, 2026 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Strauss & Co’s Cape Town Auction Week: Standout lots catching our eye Explore highlights from Strauss & Co’s upcoming Cape Town Auction Week sales – featuring Irma Stern, George Pemba, ceramics and jewellery… by Sarah Buitendach March 15, 2026 Art & Culture·Pleasure
The plastic straw theory of AI Choosing between ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini is starting to feel like a moral stance, but that's missing the real issue with AI...… by Jono Hall March 15, 2026 Opinion·Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Impumelelo’ by Mandisi Dyantyis Listen to Mandisi Dyantyis’ ‘Impumelelo’, a joyful jazz-soul anthem about perseverance that lingers long after the first listen… by Mark Rosin March 15, 2026 Pleasure
Carolyn Steyn: So what happens now? Much loved and widely followed, Carolyn Steyn faces life after loss – doubling down on instinct, arts patronage and 67 Blankets… by Colin Ford March 13, 2026 Pleasure·Profile 3
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Joe Studwell The bestselling author on octopus shopping, George Stubbs, Bob Dylan and the ideas behind his new book, ‘How Africa Works’… by Sarah Buitendach March 13, 2026 Books·Pleasure
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