What we’re drinking this week: Bruwer Vintners Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine
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Cold cases, warm heart
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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Space and Time’ by S.G. Goodman
Mark Rosin’s song of the week is ‘Space and Time’, a track by solo artist S.G.Goodman, whose heartfelt tunes span the genres of folk,…
I spy: a bad moon rising
From blood moons to Galileo’s chiaroscuro sketches, Rebecca Haysom explores how art and science have both shaped what we see when we look at…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Rock and Roll Band’ by Boston
Don’t dismiss Boston’s eponymous first album as rock lite – the very real appeal of songs like ‘Rock and Roll Band’ is well worth…
A journey through Samara Karoo Reserve’s wild landscape
Samara Karoo Reserve blends roaming wildlife, rugged landscapes and luxurious accommodation to create the ideal local travel escape…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Pink Skies’ (featuring Watchhouse) by Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan’s rise is pure grassroots power – streaming king, social commentator and songwriter with songs that cut straight to the bone…
The really useful guide to the best places to eat, shop and explore in Linden
Our insider’s guide to Linden – Joburg’s coolest suburb. Great food, local gems, and a handy map to explore it all…
Art of the week: Gerhard Marx’s ‘Landscape Would Be the Wrong Word’
Gerhard Marx remakes how we see and order the world in ‘Landscape Would Be the Wrong Word’ – one of 2025’s standout art shows…
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…
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