February 16 2024

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Election: From ‘impossible’ to ‘likely’ and back

It seems increasingly likely that the results will be a seismic shock that fundamentally shifts the balance of power.

News & Politics
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Allie and the Sona tirade that gripped the nation

Her angry response to Cyril Ramaphosa's speech went viral. Now she wants to fix what's gone wrong.

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Eskom stands between ANC and its election hopes

The government will try to manage the Eskom problem so that it does the least possible damage to the ANC at the polls.

Health & Environment
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The art of doing sweet bugger all

Niksen, the Dutch word for doing nothing, has been hailed as a solution to an epidemic of exhaustion.

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Losing friends like fingers: on being ghosted

The film 'The Banshees of Inisherin' takes a look at the disturbing practice of cutting off all contact with someone.

People & Culture
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Portrait | Who is Taylor Swift?

In a bitterly divided US, the Biden and Trump camps are closely monitoring the influential pop star.

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A couple bigger than the Super Bowl (and Trump)

A certain singer and her boyfriend overshadowed the sporting event of the year in the US.

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Who is more senile, Joe or Donald?

What does it say about the mighty USA when both sides of the political divide want to elect a half-senile old-timer...

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Long-term investments in the classroom

Theo Krynauw started a project to offer young people from Hermanus the chance to escape the poverty of township life.

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One Love between the hakuna matatas

A new movie explores the mystical, mythical, and manipulative Bob Marley.

LIFESTYLE

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Sofia Coppola’s silent touch

In her new film, she tackles the relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley.

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Magical, mystical mushrooms

First they excited her imagination, now they delight her palate.

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From ‘situationships’ to 2024 travel trends

The Fomo Sapiens team dug deep once more for holiday, food, movie, relationship and exercise tips.

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15 questions for Dana Snyman

He is working on an autobiographical novel and planning a second series of 'Grondpad Geloof'.

Books
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Cozy mystery and darkest noir

If you like crime stories, two newcomers will have you gripped.

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When history and mystery collide

A Yale Law School professor's debut novel teems with secrets and conspiracies.

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Bolaño: Writing to stay a step ahead of death

A look at the oeuvre of a dyslexic druggie who did not fit into the Chilean literary system.

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Billy Connolly, insomnia and stress

Insomnia is real and the comedian's engaging memoir is unlikely to offer a cure.