Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Elaine Castillo Author Elaine Castillo on her razor-sharp new novel ‘Moderation’, dog rescue, and the classic book she finally finished… by Sarah Buitendach October 3, 2025 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Forgotten Eyes’ by Big Thief Indie folk and rock band Big Thief’s ‘Forgotten Eyes’ is Mark Rosin’s chosen song for this week’s listen… by Mark Rosin September 28, 2025 Pleasure
From Dylan to dead air: The disappearance of the protest anthem Whatever happened to the protest song? We live in an era of dissension, polarisation, geopolitical conflict, climate crisis and more, but no one is… by Tim Cohen September 21, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘James’ by Pat Metheny Group ‘James’, a jazz track by the Pat Metheny Group, is Mark Rosin’s chosen song for this week’s listen… by Mark Rosin September 21, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Avashnee Moodley From Hyrox training to a great Joburg restaurant and football fandom, OPPO South Africa’s Avashnee Moodley shares her inspirations and everyday joys… by Sarah Buitendach September 19, 2025 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Wish You Were Here’ by Pink Floyd Half a century ago, Pink Floyd released ‘Wish You Were Here’. It’s a now-iconic song from the album of the same name that might… by Mark Rosin September 14, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Ivor Jones Ivor Jones, chef/patron of Beau Constantia, on boxing, gaming, peanut butter art and the music that still makes him smile… by Sarah Buitendach September 12, 2025 Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Ladytron’ by Roxy Music Roxy Music’s ‘Ladytron’, writes Mark Rosin, draws you in with Brian Eno’s electronic, “alien” space winds intro, feeding the atmosphere for the title.… by Mark Rosin September 7, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘davina mccall’ by Wet Leg Wet Leg is witty, wicked and made for more than Gen Z house parties, writes Mark Rosin. He recommends starting your listen to them… by Mark Rosin August 31, 2025 Pleasure
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nozipho Tshabalala Nozipho Tshabalala on boxing with friends, chilli on everything, and the art and books that inspire her… by Sarah Buitendach August 29, 2025 Pleasure
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