The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Punk Jazz’ by Weather Report
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What we’re drinking this week: Van Ryn’s 10-year-old Single Potstill Brandy
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Tretchikoff painting sells for R31m
Another record has been smashed with Strauss & Co’s auction of Vladimir Tretchikoff’s ‘Lady from the Orient’…
South Africa lights up London and the Chelsea Flower Show
Sarah Buitendach takes us through the floral – and more especially South African – fabulousness that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Garden Party’ by Rick Nelson
Mark Rosin takes us through the past and present of a song he admires: this week, it’s Rick Nelson’s relaxed and easy sounding ‘Garden…
‘Figaro’ for first timers: An opera newbie’s take
Opera meets the big screen in Cape Town as ‘The Met: Live in HD’ brings Mozart’s ‘Figaro’ to a new generation of viewers…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Brett Murray
Artist Brett Murray shares his thoughts on loss, sculpture, suburban tennis, and why he might be a slut for 70s icons…
What we’re drinking this week: Creation Reserve Chardonnay
It might be very chilly, but that’s even more of a reason to get cosy and enjoy a very good glass of wine this…
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