From Bedfordview to Belgrade: how Natasha Sideris built a café empire Natasha Sideris, founder of tashas, shares her journey from a café in South Africa to an international restaurant empire… by Sarah Buitendach March 28, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Lawrence Lemaoana The acclaimed South African artist talks about history, occasional walks, and the songs he’d take to a desert island… by Sarah Buitendach March 28, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay We’re suckers for a wild story, and a delicious glass of white. This chardonnay hits on both counts… by Sarah Buitendach March 28, 2025 Pleasure
Spud grows up (sort of): John van de Ruit on reunions, chaos and cult status Author John van de Ruit chats about the longevity of ‘Spud’, the hilarious latest instalment and what’s next!… by Jo Buitendach March 27, 2025 Books·Pleasure
Get a room (or six): Franschhoek House Franschhoek House is the winelands’ latest, swishest private villa. We reviewed it… by Martin Jacobs March 21, 2025 Pleasure·Travel
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Andrea Kleinloog The designer and creative dynamo shares the books, art and music that inspire her (no violin, please)… by Sarah Buitendach March 21, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Boschendal Nicolas Red Blend A bold, spice-laced blend with a touch of history… by Sarah Buitendach March 21, 2025 Pleasure
Looking for something to read? Try one of these Here are four seriously good books – two of them South African fiction gems… by Karen Eva March 20, 2025 Books·Pleasure
Pret A Manger lands in South Africa. Is it worth the hype? Pret A Manger has opened in Joburg. How does it stack up? We compare the UK giant’s first SA store to its London counterpart… Sarah BuitendachJo Buitendach March 14, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Fée Halsted The founder of national design treasure Ardmore spoke to us as the brand celebrates its 40th birthday… by Sarah Buitendach March 14, 2025 Pleasure
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