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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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…
Confusion as Joburg readies to move its art collection
A plan to move the city’s valuable art appears at odds with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to fix Joburg’s heritage sites…
Still no ‘open door’ policy at Joburg’s JAG
The City of Joburg bars political parties and the media from visiting the art gallery. It’s revealing of the city’s attitude towards transparency…
The great Joburg art grift: What goes on tour, stays on tour
The crown jewels of the JAG have spent the past decade on loan, with a massive 145 artworks, from Picasso to Degas and Monet,…
Nexus of power: The man at the centre of the JAG crisis
New twist in the great Joburg art grift: the man at the heart of the gallery crisis…
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In this excerpt from her new book, Mandy Wiener chronicles…
