The birth of the braai
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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…
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…
More than just hair
Hair creative Nikiwe Dlova continues the dialogue on this important topic with her new art collection…
Art of the continent: the market outlook
The global art market has softened – and, with it, the African market. But the picture is nuanced, the recent African Art Market Update…
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