Every week, the <i>M&G</i> chooses one great song that says something about what it means to be South African.
When kulula.com advertised it was offering "Sepp" free flights during June and July, it assumed everyone knew who it was talking about.
The World Cup is here, but how do you join in the fun if you’re stuck behind a desk? We round up the essential list to follow on Tiwtter.
<i>M&G</i> editor Nic Dawes has reiterated the paper’s disapproval of the Islamophobia that has stalked the "Everybody draw Muhammad Day" campaign.
One of the highlights of this year’s Art Fair will be the showing of London-based South African artist Paul Emsley’s portrait of Nelson Mandela.
The line-up for the World Cup kick-off concert has been announced — but anyone wanting to go will to have to dig deep in their pockets.
The painter Robert Hodgins, who passed away on March 15 at the age of 89, described himself as "an optimistic old sod".
Female artists snubbed by Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana at an exhibition last year have called her response homophobic and unconstitutional.
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/ 18 February 2010
Andries Botha’s series of elephant sculptures around the world has brought awareness to issues of conservation — and upset the ANC in Durban.
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/ 8 February 2010
SA internet sensation Die Antwoord’s sudden online fame (or notoriety) has left both local and international audiences intrigued.
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/ 2 February 2010
South African blockbuster <i>District 9</i> has been nominated in the Best Motion Picture category at this year’s Oscars.
2010 is still in its mewling and puking stage, but already the expectations are quite high. They are at this time every year.
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/ 12 November 2009
There’s a scene in <i>Alice Through the Looking Glass</i> where Humpty Dumpty tells Alice that he’s received a gift in celebration of his unbirthday.
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/ 29 October 2009
There is something satisfyingly pretentious and overblown about using Latin.
I want to live at Narina Trogon. I want those beautifully designed tables and chairs, bright, airy spaces and intriguing artwork to be mine.
Il Giardino Degli Ulivi is a beautiful restaurant by night. It is strung with fairy lights, and you get the best elements of an alfresco restaurant.
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/ 29 September 2009
SA’s advertising industry has a good reputation — and for good reason — but what do you think of the Loerie winners?
The Soweto Gospel Choir will give their last performance on the Fringe this year, it has been reported.
If you follow all the rules, as <i>District 9</i> did, topping the box office is not necessarily a surprise.
Lisa van Wyk assesses the latest in the Spud series and rates it against the British boarding school novel.
Jeffrey D Sachs and Brett House highlight the problems with aid distribution.
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/ 26 February 2009
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Dance Umbrella. The festival began in 1989 as a three day showcase of local talent.
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/ 25 February 2009
Richard Lloyd was one of the guitarists behind Television, the New York band widely considered to be one of the founders of the punk rock movement.
The Easter weekend promises to be a busy one for lovers of live music, with festivals offering diverse line-ups around the country.