For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief
Steinem’s politics and Parton’s pragmatism shaped generations of women
EDITOR’S LETTER | What grandmothers see that others don’t
Why the gifts of grandmothers go far beyond practical help
PARTING SHOT | Can you believe your eyes?
The Cape Town Photography Festival from September 2–26 features over 160 photographers in 40 exhibitions and explores the theme of TRUTH in a time when images can be easily manipulated and authenticity is questioned.
A brand to know: Denshé Beauty
Denshé Beauty was founded to challenge the beauty industry's reliance on pre-made foundation shades, offering instead a made-to-measure approach that creates a unique foundation for every client using precise skin measurements.
LAST WORD | You can’t outwit fate
The longevity industrial complex has entered its flop era
A search for truth | Nicole Engelbrecht on her book ‘Bare Bones’
Nicole Engelbrecht, renowned South African crime podcaster and author, discusses her latest book 'Bare Bones', co-authored with Brin Hodgskiss, which explores ten unsolved cases featured on her hit podcast 'True Crime South Africa' series.
JACKET NOTES | Peter Hain on his novel ‘Smuggler Kingpin’
'Smuggler Kingpin' explores the rise of a Harare-based smuggling kingpin operating illicit tobacco and gold trades across South Africa, enabled by corruption and compromised law enforcement.
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi: The ‘Morning Star’ rises
Ten years after swapping the security of corporate life for the considerably less sensible business of acting, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has broken into one of Europe’s biggest television institutions. She talks to Andrea Nagel.
21-year-old Mamelodi barber gives free haircuts to the elderly
Inspired by his grandfather, Trenton Makwarela brings dignity and care to elderly residents
Armani group faces ticking clock on €7bn stake sale
One year after the death of founder Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house is entering a pivotal period as the clock starts ticking on plans for an initial stake sale, after the group spent the last year focused on governance
SPOTLIGHT | A wild ride, a climbing adventure, an award-winning local film and tunes from the Mother City
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more
Doja Cat opens up about demons, addiction, mental health and self-hatred
Born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, she urges her followers to allow for self-care, seek help when needed, and feel comfortable in their own skin


























