MOVIE OF THE WEEK: The Triplets of Belleville, in contrast to the new wave of films using computer-generated imagery, is hand-drawn. The characters are exquisitely rendered, with all their tics and imperfections, reports Matthew Burbidge.

Matthew Burbidge serves up the hottest tomes of culinary art and preparation on the market this year.

Exclusive Books has become famous for its seasonal book sales and there are always great bargains to be had. Matthew Burbidge takes a closer look at what's on the tables for January's summer sale.

Cyril Kern, the South African citizen who apparently helped to bankroll his friend Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's campaign to snatch the leadership of the now ruling Likud Party, has decried Israeli reaction to the affair.

SA's best-known cartoonist, Zapiro, could again face legal action by the ANC following the publication of a new cartoon of President Jacob Zuma.

The M&G can reveal that China's relationship with its smaller Brics cousin has just become a lot more cosy, with a rural residence for its president.

What happens when your website isn't as secure as you thought it was? The M&G found out the hard way.

Photographer David Goldblatt says he won't accept a national order in protest against the passing of the Protection of State Information Bill.