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The painful cost in the battle for jobsA Barcelona clinic has reported an 81% rise in demand for painful laser treatment to remove tattoos as competition for work intensifies. Photography
Marking time with beefcake in the buffChris Roper takes a closer look at one of the more retarded manifestations of popular culture -- Cosmo's Sexiest SA Men Calendar for 2012. Food
Fulfilling demand and supplyWhen it comes to new trendy eateries, it is as if Cape Town inner city almost wilfully ignores the economic reality of the times. Columnists
The cost of taking a standWhen you stand up for yourself you become unpopular, even to yourself. Food
Bread for loafersVery few people bake their own bread every day, but Cape Town's Knead does it terribly well for those who don't. Food
Tomatoes are the stars of the X-factorThere are almost as many recipes for tomato sauce as there are cooks. Columnists
Spare the rod, raise a bratThere is no right or wrong formula for raising a child. Glassmakers of Murano fight to survive influx of cheap imitationsGlass has been made on island in the Venetian lagoon for hundreds of years but now the future is far from clear. The dog's bollocks at the yardSince it opened last year, this narrow gap between two buildings has been getting such rave reviews that it's attained cult status in Cape Town. High expectationsAfter driving through the gates of the grand old building that houses Emoyeni Restaurant, our expectations were high. Fashion
Lift-off for LagerfeldA Chanel audience was led through a fake airport terminal on to a mock-up jumbo jet for a first-class show. Design
Changing times need appropriate symbolsThe ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to reflect the recent past, its achievements and future aspirations. Food
Fresh from the balconyMore Capetonians are realising that growing their own vegetables is the healthiest way to go. Design
Street Challenge helps Cape Town get a makeoverA number of new projects intend to create jobs, generate microeconomies, educate school children, build the community and beautify the landscape. Columnists
Injured bird worth the TwitterCompassion for other creatures can be both ordinary and profound. God in the detailsThe new Nizamiye Mosque in Midrand features the extraordinary attention to detail and proportion that are characteristics of Ottoman design. Food
Tea in the gardensIt's a pity the quality of the dining experience often doesn't match the setting. Wine
Old faithful settles into a new nicheCinderella and workhorse were favourite clichés to describe the role of chenin blanc in the local wine industry of olden days. Columnists
Mercury fallingMilisuthando Bongela applies Ayn Rand's philosophies to an everyday South African dilemma. Jo'burg cultural picks: January 20 2012Walking tours of Johannesburg give both tourists and locals a chance to discover the city's secrets. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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