September 29 2023

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Sound fiscal policy versus election win

The tension in the cabinet will intensify as the governing party desperately looks for ways to stay in power.

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Cyril in bed, watching reruns ...

Does the president have any sense of urgency at all?

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What next for the Boks?

After their defeat against Ireland, what are the Springboks' options?

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Reply | Yes, SA’s voice does still count

The government's more strategic and nuanced foreign policy is paying dividends.

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KISS THE BOER

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Of Boers, rockspiders and exceptions

Unfortunately, there are still English speakers who believe that most Afrikaners are rather crude and ignorant.

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The lonely joys of the Afrikaner peep show

Prejudice is one thing, casual hurtfulness is another. Lim Sampson is guilty of both.

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Tree-climbing (at 74) is for the birds

Angus Anthony spends much of his time up in the trees of the Kalahari grassland at vulture nests.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s wonderful world

Popular artists have to work with the meta commentary or remain stuck in a niche.

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Don’t touch me on my small town

Tourism is vital, of course, but it sucks when hidden gems are discovered.

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Believe it or not, Christianity is booming

If you're from a traditional church, what's happening in city centres and townships will feel like another country.

BOOKS

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Fabulous females with big feet

Visit Belfast, 15th century China and London on the wings of books.

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Overlooked voices given new life

Treasure-hunters and ‘archive moles' are reissuing forgotten literary gems.

LIFESTYLE

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From Eskom’s &*%! to solar (and buckets of rain)

After tiring of load-shedding and having a solar system installed, the sun went into hiding. Trouble ensued.

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Seafood delights in tin can alley

These sardine recipes will make you look at little silver fish in oil with new eyes.

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Finds of the week

Here are some products and ideas that may enhance your life.

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15 questions for Marc Lottering

The sound of laughter from the audience is his drug of choice, says the comedy legend.