BEST OF 2025: The R1m bottle of South African sweet wine – and what it means for the market The secondary market is reshaping SA’s wine market – and opening doors for collectors and investors alike… by Sarah Buitendach December 31, 2025 Pleasure
BEST OF 2025: Hidden in plain sight: Why you must visit JCAF Explore JCAF: Joburg’s must-visit art foundation showcasing cutting-edge Global South artists in a bold, curated space inside a historic tram shed… by Sarah Buitendach December 28, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
BEST OF 2025: South Africans living the dream in a French château A South African couple have majestically restored a French château. Here’s why – and what it reveals about our search for slower living… by Sarah Buitendach December 28, 2025 Pleasure·Travel 5
All rained out: will Joburg summer ever arrive?! The carousel of gloom, mizzle, apocalyptic storms and weird temperatures has turned Jono Hall into an unashamed weather-talker… by Jono Hall December 22, 2025 Pleasure·The Zeitgeist
De Hoop Collection: A luxury escape inside De Hoop Nature Reserve Discover the unique beauty of De Hoop Collection, where nature encounters luxury in the heart of the fynbos… by Carmen Clegg December 17, 2025 Pleasure·Travel 1
In search of Neruda: A writer’s pilgrimage to Isla Negra A lyrical journey through Pablo Neruda’s Isla Negra home, exploring the poet’s curiosities, politics, solitude and Chile’s unforgettable food and drink… by TJ Strydom December 15, 2025 Pleasure
The books we loved this year (and why they’re perfect December reads) Dive into our curated list of the best holiday reads to enjoy this December. It'll thrill, no matter your taste… by Sarah Buitendach December 14, 2025 Books·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
Très bon! Le Bistrot de JAN arrives in Cape Town Discover Le Bistrot de JAN, the hot new restaurant in Cape Town serving exquisite dishes from chef Jan Hendrick van der Westhuizen… by Sarah Buitendach December 7, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Metal’ by The Beths Last week, Australia. This week, a short hop to New Zealand. I saw The Beths in concert on Monday night, far from their Auckland… by Mark Rosin December 7, 2025 Pleasure
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