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The ballad of goat mountain Eurovision is an exercise in high camp and gimmickry. But its sincerity makes it hard not to fall for it… by Jono Hall May 22, 2025 Pleasure
From heirlooms to hammer price: gold shines during Joburg auction week Strauss & Co’s upcoming sale week celebrates all things golden, glittering and iconic… by Sarah Buitendach May 18, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Love Goes On!’ by the The Go-Betweens Mark Rosin takes us on another short journey into and around a song he admires: this week, it’s a track by The Go-Betweens called… by Mark Rosin May 18, 2025 Pleasure
We’ve got the spirit, how about you? South African school war cries are having a moment in the spotlight – plus, it’s a raucous, joyous one to embrace, irrespective of your… by Jo Buitendach May 18, 2025 Pleasure·The Zeitgeist
Smash and grab your happiness Optimism isn’t as passive as people assume. If you make a habit of looking for four-leaf clovers, chances are you’ll find them… by Jono Hall May 16, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure
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