{
  "id": 11389492,
  "title": "GEMS OF KENTON: My f*k, Marianne! What a time we had at the Barefoot Arts Meander",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/gems-of-kenton-my-f-k-marianne-what-a-time-we-had-at-the-barefoot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:02:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-02-my-fk-marianne-what-a-time-we-had-at-the-barefoot-arts-meander/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kenton-on-Sea, a seaside resort town, the Barefoot Arts Meander, a new arts festival, was held. The festival featured art in private houses and galleries, alongside various events, including Parmesan Gem Squash served on 80 plates. Among the attendees was Marianne Thamm, a veteran journalist known for her rapid-fire satire and fearless approach to speaking her mind. Thamm, dressed in blue dungarees, was a beacon of unblemished souls who deserved to rule the world.\n\nThamm, who had been a workmate of the reporter for decades, introduced the reporter to Daily Maverick co-founder Branko Brkic. As a result, the reporter's career took off, leading to TGIFood, Retro Karoo Food cookbook, and numerous other achievements. Thamm's fearless nature and ability to hold an audience in her palm for an hour made her a captivating performer. Her performance, titled Would You Like Some Coffee With Your Coup?, was unmissable, with the audience laughing so hard they could barely contain themselves.\n\nIn addition to Thamm, Tracy Going also attended the festival. Going, once a successful TV anchor, had faced a personal tragedy that had changed her life. Despite her struggles, she had managed to make an appearance at the Barefoot Arts Meander, showcasing her perseverance and determination. Thamm praised Going's resilience and offered her a role as the Minister of Perseverance and Standing Tall should Thamm become the president of South Africa.",
  "summary": "A veteran journo commanding a town hall with her rapid-fire satire. A motormouth motoring writer-memoirist. A survivor of abuse who was once a national treasure and deserves to be again. It was a languid, colourful arts festival, but for me there was a serious edge too.",
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    "Barefoot Arts Meander held in Kenton-on-Sea, featuring art and events",
    "Marianne Thamm, veteran journalist, attended festival dressed in blue dungarees",
    "Thamm's performance \"Would You Like Some Coffee With Your Coup?\" captivated audience"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}