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Creatures of the wild kind like their life in Hoedspruit too
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR

Creatures of the wild kind like their life in Hoedspruit too

Living close to wildlife is an integral part of the town’s character, which its people adore.

By Lucas Ledwaba
ESCAPE NEWSLETTER

Slow down, press play: The podcasts, shows and music that captured 2025

By Daily Maverick
Slow down, press play: The podcasts, shows and music that captured 2025
BEST SMALL TOWNS

Humble, hopeful Howick: the town powering its own revival

By Greg Ardé
Humble, hopeful Howick: the town powering its own revival
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

The Housemaid: A glossy and satisfying psychological thriller

By Noelle Adams
The Housemaid: A glossy and satisfying psychological thriller
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR

Bloemhof: a dorpie whose spirit reflects its kind, resilient people

By Takudzwa Pongweni
Bloemhof: a dorpie whose spirit reflects its kind, resilient people
Clarens charms both its residents and visitors
BEST SMALL TOWNS

Clarens charms both its residents and visitors

By Zukiswa Pikoli
Jeffreys Bay is much more than just a holiday spot for surfers
BEST SMALL TOWNS

Jeffreys Bay is much more than just a holiday spot for surfers

By Angela Daniels
Kim Kardashian’s brain scan shows ‘low activity’ and holes. I’m a brain expert and I have questions
THE CONVERSATION

Kim Kardashian’s brain scan shows ‘low activity’ and holes. I’m a brain expert and I have questions

By Sarah Hellewell
From blockbusters to bold independents, the films that rose above the noise in 2025
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

From blockbusters to bold independents, the films that rose above the noise in 2025

By Jared Beukes
Cullinan has learnt to pivot to ensure its revival and survival
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR

Cullinan has learnt to pivot to ensure its revival and survival

By Naledi Mashishi
David: South African-made animation delivers powerful and polished cinema
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

David: South African-made animation delivers powerful and polished cinema

By Noelle Adams
Scenic, friendly, efficient: White River has everything in its favour
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR

Scenic, friendly, efficient: White River has everything in its favour

By Zani Barrish
BURNING PLANET PHOTO ESSAY

A Year in Pictures: Our angry planet

By DM Photo Team
A Year in Pictures: Our angry planet
PHOTO ESSAY

Reflections of 2025 – A year in pictures

By DM Photo Team
Reflections of 2025 – A year in pictures
BEST SMALL TOWNS

Richmond is easy to miss, but if you do visit, it’s hard to leave

By Reid Donson
Richmond is easy to miss, but if you do visit, it’s hard to leave
MUSIC

A homecoming in song: Zawadi YaMungu live in Cape Town

By Cebelihle Mbuyisa
SHOCKS TO THE SYSTEM OP-ED

2025 Year in Review: When AI went bananas

By Dean McCoubrey
THE CONVERSATION

The hidden health risks of bottled water

By Muhammad Wakil Shahzad
BOOK REVIEW

A Beach Bag Full of Books — Reading for rest, reflection and a little quiet joy at year’s end

By Joy Watson
Barrydale earns title of best small town to live in for so many reasons
BEST SMALL TOWNS

Barrydale earns title of best small town to live in for so many reasons

It only has about 4,000 residents, many who have come from afar to settle here, and despite a quiet lifestyle, there’s not a dull moment.

By Biénne Huisman
Sponsored Content

Strauss & Co offers accessible works in year-end auctions

By Strauss & Co
DIGITAL INTIMACY

From loneliness to algorithms as AI companions fill emotional gaps

By Nivashni Nair Sukdhev
ACHIM VON ARNIM 1945-2025

Shared memories of a man of wine, words and art who found beauty everywhere

By Tanja von Arnim
CUPPA INITIATIVE

Local hobbyists turn curiosity into a growing coffee collective in Winterskloof

By Derek Alberts
I’m so over it all: overtourism, oversharing, overcrowding...
CHARGPT

I’m so over it all: overtourism, oversharing, overcrowding...

By Charmain Naidoo
Watch – Books that had me hooked from the first page
VIDEO

Watch – Books that had me hooked from the first page

By Joy Watson
Hanover’s Mother Church, wisdom in the bricks, takeaway telephones, the open road
KAROO SNIPPETS

Hanover’s Mother Church, wisdom in the bricks, takeaway telephones, the open road

By Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit
Year in Review 2025: Rage Bait. Slop. 67
IN SO MANY WORDS OP-ED

Year in Review 2025: Rage Bait. Slop. 67

By Dean McCoubrey
Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts
THE CONVERSATION

Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts

By John McAlaney

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