The birth of the braai
When did the braai gain such cultural significance in South African life? Johan Fourie traces the origins and popularity of this favourite pastime…
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South African men may now take their wife’s surname – why traditional leaders are upset
A court ruling affirming the right of men to adopt their wives’ surnames reflects the tension between statutory and customary law…
I spy: Hilma af Klint’s unique florilegium
Our new art columnist, Rebecca Haysom, takes us through the beautiful show of Hilma af Klint’s botanical art pieces at MoMA, in New York…
Can-do vibe emerges at the film market in Durban
From chaos comes opportunity as the 16th Durban FilmMart navigates troubled times for the film industry…
South Africans living the dream in a French château
A South African couple have majestically restored a French château. Here’s why – and what it reveals about our search for slower living…
Greedy politicians killing the Rand Club
The club has been slapped with an astonishing valuation – and a utility bill of nearly R1m – that threatens to finally destroy the…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Yasmin Mayat
The Joburg architect on park walking, good pillows, and her mum’s ace cooking…
Bezos, bubbles and bad taste: The billionaire wedding no-one wanted
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez throw a foam party on a $500m yacht before their Venice wedding – they are the billionaires we love…
Currency’s on-trend guide to visiting … Cascais
Swap Lisbon for Cascais, a chic Portuguese coastal escape full of art, fine dining, museums, and sun-drenched charm…
JAG catalogue: City says ‘no’
The City of Joburg has refused a legal request to release a catalogue of the Joburg Art Gallery’s famed artworks…
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