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Data currents: Charting the PA’s popularity in the Western Cape
The PA is on the ascendent in the Western Cape, looking to thwart the DA and ANC’s ambitions in next year’s local government elections…
It’s the ANC’s turn to eat
The ANC NEC had a torrid time of things at its meeting this weekend. Not a good look for the political party supposedly leading…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Patrick Williams
South African chef Patrick Williams’s London star Kudu Collective is moving from Peckham to Marylebone. Here’s what he’s loving, from books to biking…
‘No deal’ as Trump slaps 30% tariff on South Africa
Last-ditch efforts to strike a tariff deal with the US have failed. That won’t bring the economy to its knees, but it will hurt…
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Veuve Clicquot Bold Future winner Retang Phaahla talks heritage teas, bold art, and why her mom’s cooking beats any restaurant…
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