December 1 2023

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Now for water-shifting: 15 ways we’re in kak

Why cities and towns are buckling under water shortages and sewerage catastrophes.

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The 2024 strategy: deceive, cheat and promise

South Africa is getting a taste of how the ANC will fight to stay in power early next year.

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Lessons from SA for the Middle East

Andrew Feinstein on similarities and differences and pointers for the way forward.

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Dakak isn’t such a shitty place

Some destinations are lovable precisely because of their shortcomings.

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A tale of two Prussians

Henry Kissinger and apartheid era prosecutor Klaus von Lieres have passed away.

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From Pricasso to ‘a jean’

The treaty that split the world in two, throwback truths about virtuous housewives, and other things you might not...

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Don’t rubberneck death on social media

It's as if the vast digital noticeboard of the masses has robbed us of our decency and respect for others' feelings.

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False claims, flaky logic and immigration policy

In a new White Paper, the government invents its own social reality then offers poor solutions to nonexistent problems.

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Angels give Santa a toy run for his money

Why Harley riders and the Easter Bunny do a better job than Father Christmas.

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Life is meaningless and magnificent

We're at the mercy of chance. The only reasonable choice is to revel in it.

People & Culture
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When parenting plans fail, rewrite the script

Divorces have a dark and horrible side, but compromise is not impossible.

Economy & Finance
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PROMOTION | Simple and complex wills

Even for people who need a basic will, it is advisable to have a professional help you draft it.

LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle
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The Little Karoo’s untethered lambs

Winning rib recipes using animals bred for their unique regional flavour.

Lifestyle
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Defence is the new attack

The tension between those going forward and those in retreat is the whole point of any dynamic sport.

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Lifestyle
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From bonsais to super mushrooms

Things on our radar that you don't want to miss.

Lifestyle
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15 questions for Kobus van der Merwe

Wolfgat restaurant's chef and owner once wanted to be a concert pianist.

Books
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Fraud and ways to be free

Zadie Smith's latest book is an historical novel in which England is a spun-out alibi.

Books
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Totalitarianism, memoirs and kitchen basics

A journey through this year's unforgettable Booker winner, entertainers' lives and a cookbook.