Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nadia Davids The 2024 Caine Prize winner talks books, art, food and the small rituals that keep her grounded… by Sarah Buitendach February 13, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Keeper’ by Courtney Marie Andrews Mark Rosin explores ‘Keeper’, a favourite track from poet, author, singer and songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews’ new album, ‘Valentine’… by Mark Rosin February 8, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Chris Albrecht From Deon Meyer to Pearl Jam, Bouchard Finlayson winemaker Chris Albrecht dishes on what excites him beyond the vineyard… by Sarah Buitendach February 6, 2026 Pleasure
Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ by Grace Jones It feels like 2026 is turning this song post into an obituary event each week, with so many recording artists having passed already this… by Mark Rosin February 1, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Laurice Taitz-Buntman ‘Johannesburg in Your Pocket’ founder Laurice Taitz-Buntman on books, art, running and collecting cookbooks… by Sarah Buitendach January 30, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Svev’ by Ralph Towner, Arild Andersen and Naná Vasconcelos Remembering Ralph Towner, a master of guitar and piano, who transformed jazz with his unique improvisational style… by Mark Rosin January 25, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Jacqueline Nyathi Jacqueline Nyathi of the ‘Harare Review of Books’ on reading, making, solitude and the magic of an app called Obsidian… by Sarah Buitendach January 23, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Truckin’’ by the Grateful Dead Disover The Grateful Dead's Truckin' as we reflect on the impact of the band, in the week of founding member Bob Weir's passing… by Mark Rosin January 18, 2026 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Sanell Aggenbach Artist Sanell Aggenbach on strength training, Pietà-level perfection, masking tape and singing along with teenagers… by Sarah Buitendach January 16, 2026 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Turnaround’ (featuring Hampton Hawes) by Charlie Haden A look at the genius of Charlie Haden, heard through ‘Turnaround’ – his thoughtful, soulful duet with Hampton Hawes… by Mark Rosin December 14, 2025 Pleasure
1 Pick n Pay: Lost cause or basement bargain? February 13, 2026 Another bruising trading update shows Pick n Pay bracing for…
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3 Anglo American’s maple leaf temptations February 13, 2026 Will Anglo American settle its corporate identity crisis by becoming…