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A court ruling affirming the right of men to adopt their wives’ surnames reflects the tension between statutory and customary law…
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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…
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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…
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez throw a foam party on a $500m yacht before their Venice wedding – they are the billionaires we love…
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Swap Lisbon for Cascais, a chic Portuguese coastal escape full of art, fine dining, museums, and sun-drenched charm…
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