That's so true. I spent 7 years in South Africa and every Cape town visit was unforgettable.

‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon The long read: An intimate account of an unprecedented trial

Extraordinary piece of writing by Sophie Elmhirst about an extraordinary case www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju... (bit late to this but it’s so good)

Thanks so much for this wonderful and informative long article.

My island of strangers: a poem | Michael Rosen The prime minister warns that immigration could turn Britain into an ‘island of strangers’. Author and poet Michael Rosen responds

My island of strangers: a poem | Michael Rosen

Peri-peri patron: how Nando’s amassed a huge collection of South African art Chicken chain has been buying up art since 2004, which it displays on walls of its restaurants

Nando's has a 32,000 piece collection of South African art that it displays in its restaurants around the world.

It's rare to find such a positive corporate story, but the artists I spoke to who sell work every few months to the chain said it was a big reason they could be full-time artists

Love the new song Rushmere by Mumford and Sons. Takes me back to their amazing concert in South Africa a few years back.

Just finished watching Wolf Hall, Mirror and the Light. Exceptionally good drama and acting. Made me want to read all three books again.