ESCAPE NEWSLETTER Slow down, press play: The podcasts, shows and music that captured 2025 3 min 0 By Daily Maverick
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING David: South African-made animation delivers powerful and polished cinema 4 min 0 By Noelle Adams
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING From blockbusters to bold independents, the films that rose above the noise in 2025 5 min 0 By Jared Beukes
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR Scenic, friendly, efficient: White River has everything in its favour 5 min 0 By Zani Barrish
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING The Housemaid: A glossy and satisfying psychological thriller 3 min 0 By Noelle Adams
BEST SMALL TOWNS Jeffreys Bay is much more than just a holiday spot for surfers 5 min 0 By Angela Daniels
THE CONVERSATION Kim Kardashian’s brain scan shows ‘low activity’ and holes. I’m a brain expert and I have questions 3 min 1 By Sarah Hellewell
BEST SMALL TOWNS Barrydale earns title of best small town to live in for so many reasons 5 min 1 By Biénne Huisman
BEST SMALL TOWNS Richmond is easy to miss, but if you do visit, it’s hard to leave 5 min 0 By Reid Donson
DIGITAL INTIMACY From loneliness to algorithms as AI companions fill emotional gaps 4 min 0 By Nivashni Nair Sukdhev
BOOK REVIEW A Beach Bag Full of Books — Reading for rest, reflection and a little quiet joy at year’s end 5 min 0 By Joy Watson
FOOD EDITOR’S CHOICE Countdown: Tony Jackman’s personal top 5 recipes of 2025 4 min 1 By Tony Jackman
FEAST DAY A festive family summer spread for a sunny South African Christmas 13 min 0 By Tony Jackman
FRENCH LETTER No mere truffle: Looking for the scents of life, describing the indescribable 5 min 0 By Marita Van der Vyver
