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Loneliness: A chain that melts the blood inside veins
Opinion
/ 6 April 2022

Loneliness: A chain that melts the blood inside veins

An unknown woman’s death, alone and far away, inspires Iman Rappetti to sing her own confessional song, a cri de coeur for connection

By Iman Rappetti
Impressions on my way to the Ukranian border
Opinion
/ 4 March 2022

Impressions on my way to the Ukranian border

A South African writer shares insights along his journey as he tries to to enter Ukraine

By John Davenport
Dare we cheer a happy new year?
Opinion
/ 15 December 2021

Dare we cheer a happy new year?

Will 2022 will be any less harsh than 2021? Our correspondent certainly hopes so

By Paddy Harper
Oh joy, my lockdown food is on its way
Opinion
/ 2 October 2021

Oh joy, my lockdown food is on its way

The pandemic dates us all and has changed us all. Our Netflix and Uber Eats profiles are proof

By Charmain Naidoo
Better loot the dead than in the red
Opinion
/ 7 March 2021

Better loot the dead than in the red

Too many eyes on the state’s tills? An SMS from the ANC suggests it’s turning to a pandemic-appropriate source of party funding

By Paddy Harper
Orange you glad to see me?
Opinion
/ 13 November 2020

Orange you glad to see me?

The president’s aesthetic choices may contain hidden messages — or was that really him on the TV?

By Paddy Harper

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