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As the Investec Cape Town Art Fair matures into a serious global player, its director, Laura Vincenti, reflects on growt...
16/01/2026

As the Investec Cape Town Art Fair matures into a serious global player, its director, Laura Vincenti, reflects on growth, market corrections and the role of art fairs in Africa.

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ICTAF director Laura Vincenti on global growth, African art, market corrections and why Cape Town is now a destination art fair.

It’s a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company, and South Africans are deeply invested in whether the ...
16/01/2026

It’s a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company, and South Africans are deeply invested in whether the audacious bid for a slice of a future dominated by copper succeeds.

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A Rio Tinto-Glencore tie-up would create the world’s biggest mining company. But odds of a merger between the two companies are touch and go.

It’s well known that South Africa has seen an exodus of experienced and highly skilled workers. But its brightest studen...
16/01/2026

It’s well known that South Africa has seen an exodus of experienced and highly skilled workers. But its brightest students are increasingly leaving, too.

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Up to a fifth of matriculants at South Africa’s top schools are looking overseas to further their education as opportunities narrow at home.

Yes, yes, we know half of you are on the dry January train (sigh), but for the rest, this elegant pink drink is the perf...
16/01/2026

Yes, yes, we know half of you are on the dry January train (sigh), but for the rest, this elegant pink drink is the perfect choice to dip into.

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Tamboerskloof Rosé is pale, dry and beautifully textured, with red berry, peach and spice notes – an elegant Woolworths summer staple.

The central bank’s review of the prime interest rate is not about reducing the spread between repo and prime. Changing t...
16/01/2026

The central bank’s review of the prime interest rate is not about reducing the spread between repo and prime. Changing the benchmark won’t alter the economics of lending.

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The prime interest rate is a benchmark for pricing loans. Changing it will not alter the economics of lending.

One of our favourite artists on Pietà-level perfection, masking tape and ska revival anthems.Tap the 🔗 for more.
16/01/2026

One of our favourite artists on Pietà-level perfection, masking tape and ska revival anthems.

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Artist Sanell Aggenbach on strength training, Pietà-level perfection, masking tape and singing along with teenagers.

A slow, fog-wrapped drive into Lesotho becomes a lesson in humility, chance encounters and why mountains don’t care abou...
16/01/2026

A slow, fog-wrapped drive into Lesotho becomes a lesson in humility, chance encounters and why mountains don’t care about your sense of achievement.

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A reflective drive up the Sani Pass to Lesotho reveals why travel, humility and slowing down matter more than bravado or Instagram moments.

Babylonstoren, The Newt and Vignamaggio will take the lion’s share of the proceeds. But the outright sale of shares is i...
16/01/2026

Babylonstoren, The Newt and Vignamaggio will take the lion’s share of the proceeds. But the outright sale of shares is intriguing, given the option of stock-as-collateral.

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The Naspers chair has offloaded R2.5bn of Prosus and Naspers shares to fund his growing property portfolio. But why sell at all?

It’s a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company, and South Africans are deeply invested in whether the ...
16/01/2026

It’s a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company, and South Africans are deeply invested in whether the audacious bid for a slice of a future dominated by copper succeeds.

Tap the 🔗 to find out more.

A Rio Tinto-Glencore tie-up would create the world’s biggest mining company. But odds of a merger between the two companies are touch and go.

While students celebrate the release of their results, some of our brightest minds are escaping to greener pastures over...
16/01/2026

While students celebrate the release of their results, some of our brightest minds are escaping to greener pastures overseas.

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Up to a fifth of matriculants at South Africa’s top schools are looking overseas to further their education as opportunities narrow at home.

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