Arts Desk

Travels in Afrofuturism, Themba Mkhize and an exhibition focusing on Johannesburg’s informal recyclers take centre stage in our weekly events guide

Art, music and theatre to indulge in this long weekend

Fancy figuring how a torn-up shoe inspired Sechaba Morojele’s new film? Or sipping cocktails while listening to Tefo Mahola? Whatever your tastes, we’ve got you covered this long…

Art, theatre and literature events to feed your soul this long weekend

From ballet, to art exhibitions to podcasts, there’s plenty on offer in the cultural world to capture your attention this weekend

From art exhibitions to live jazz, we’ve got your weekend programming sorted

From art exhibitions to film festivals, we’ve got your entertainment covered this weekend to the next

From the virtual Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival to live theatre back on stage at the Baxter in Cape Town, we’ve got you covered

From live music by the Reza Khota Quartet in Gugulethu to J.Bo’s live, online event, there’s plenty of culture to keep you entertained

For good vibes and an Arts fix, don’t miss this

Whether you fancy flying a kite in support of mental health, or attending the virtual Mafika Gwala annual lecturer, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained this week

The acclaimed and prolific South African author, whose 1978 book The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena confronted the hardships of apartheid, has died

Here’s a look back at how the annual International Jazz Day, now in its 9th year, has been celebrated across the world.

From Netflix shows, to cookbooks, to culinary podcasts, there’s plenty of online culinary content to tickle your tastebuds during lockdown

The arts desk has put together a list of what friends, contributors, interviewees and staff are reading.