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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Respect’ by Otis Redding

Long before Aretha Franklin turned it into a feminist anthem, 'Respect' was recorded by Otis Redding

Lindiwe Gumede.

Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Lindiwe Gumede

Like all of us, she has a soft spot for Denzel Washington

What we’re drinking this week: Nozeco Fine Sparkling Spritz Alcohol Free

Spritz without the silly season hangover

What is catching our eye in travel

World of travel keeps getting better

 Dylan Culhane in his gallery, Ultraviolet gallery.

Photographs are in the picture and at the galleries

Photography's appeal to South Africans is growing

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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Supersonic’ by Oasis

Mark Rosin revisits Oasis's electrifying debut single, Supersonic

David Donde.

Eight questions for the interested and interesting: David Donde

David Donde on crashes and crushes

What we’re drinking this week: FAT bastard Chardonnay

Big name, fab taste, no airs and graces

Marble’s next big act

A hospitality empire arises

Birding tourism brings in the billions

Avitourism is feathering the industry’s pockets

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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Rough and Tumble’ by Joe Henry

Mark Rosin explores Joe Henry's landmark album 'Scar'

Nathi Simelane.

Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nathi Simelane

Art, gardening, and the universe

What we’re drinking this week: Fleurs de Prairie Provence rosé

Why we love Fleurs de Prairie Provence rosé

The little Karoo town with a big trophy cabinet

Montagu is the ‘Best Dorpie in the Cape’ again

The plague of patriotism: Flags up, blinkers on

Is love of country blinding us to our shared humanity?

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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Forget About It’ by Alison Krauss

The title song from bluegrass icon Alison Krauss’s new album is Mark Rosin’s track of the week