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Feeling it: Tony Kgoroge plays prison crime boss Moses. Photos: Supplied

Inside the complicated bond at the heart of ‘Umthetho’

Go behind the scenes of Netflix's new South African crime series, 'Umthetho', as lead actors Nqobile 'Nunu' Khumalo and Tony Kgoroge discuss their roles as Mbali and Moses, the…

Character study: The film follows teenager Logan Maart, who despite her quiet demeanour has developed a passion for spinning

Spinning from zero to infinity

Julia Jansch's award-winning documentary 'From Dust We Spin' explores the unique South African motorsport of car spinning through the eyes of Logan Maart, a teenager finding her…

The co-directors, Khaya Ndlovu Mpehle and Kensiwe Tshabalala.

Two women, 30 teenagers and one Broadway dream

In Braamfontein, 30 teenagers are spending their July school holidays immersed in a musical production about making it in the performing arts. Co-directed by Khaya Ndlovu Mpehle…

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

High Court reinstates National Arts Council, suspends McKenzie's dissolution

The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has reinstated the National Arts Council's governing council, suspending Arts, Sport and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s…

Mysterious guide: Maurice Carpede as Atshumao in The Trek. Photos: Supplied

In ‘The Trek’, the land speaks for itself

Discover 'The Trek', a powerful South African film arriving in cinemas on July 31. Set in the unforgiving Kgalagadi desert, this genre-defying blend of western, horror, and…

The second single from Rapsody’s highly anticipated album ‘God Gotta Afro & God Hoops’ arrives on Friday and it includes vocals from singer-songwriter Nomisupasta. Photos: Arthur Dlamini

Rapsody single ‘Apple Juice’ with Nomisupasta drops tomorrow

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Rapsody is set to release her second single, 'Apple Juice,' from her upcoming album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops' tomorrow, July 31st. The…

Timeless: The star cast in The Odyssey includes Matt Damon and Zendaya. Photo: Supplied

In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, civilisation’s greatest threat comes from within

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', transforms an ancient myth into a timely exploration of war, xenophobia, and the internal struggles of its protagonists. Discover…

Francois van Coke on fatherhood, Fokofpolisiekar and finding new space

Francois van Coke, frontman of Fokofpolisiekar and a successful solo artist, reflects on how fatherhood has reshaped his songwriting, his Sama-nominated album 'Die Ruimte', and…

Let Mandela speak for himself

More than a decade after his passing, a new documentary, 'Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes', offers a fresh perspective on Nelson Mandela. Built around over 70…

Peach van Pletzen is balancing the joy and the dread

South African music maestro Peach van Pletzen discusses his group Van Pletzen's new album 'Benaaihilism', a maximalist electronic dance music anthem. He shares insights into his…

The pan-African story of South African cinema

Joburg Film Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba delves into the profound pan-African influences that have shaped South African cinema, from the era of exile and anti-colonial…

David Tlale on luxury, local craft and the future of African fashion

South African designer David Tlale, a prominent name in fashion for over two decades, discusses his latest capsule collection unveiled at Sun City. He shares insights on…

After 13 years, Skyjack is still surprising itself

The title arrived after the music. Shane Cooper had already written the composition when he stumbled across a line in a poem by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. The poem was…

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‘The Polygamist’ is top-tier trash TV that burns itself out

Dive into a no-holds-barred review of 'The Polygamist', the 22-episode telenovela that promises shock and awe but ultimately leaves viewers emotionally drained. Discover why this…

Sophie Joans in Play Things.

They Didn't Wait for an Invitation. They Built the Table Themselves.

Sophie Joans and Mxolisi Masilela, both recipients of the Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans recognition, are theatre-makers who built their own spaces in the…

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Abdullah Ibrahim, jazz icon, dies at 91

South Africa has lost a musical giant. Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, the towering figure of Cape Jazz and one of the most influential voices in international jazz, has…

That terrible day: Rise ‘76: The Story of June 16th at the Market Theatre is at the Mannie Manim Theatre until 28 June. Photos: Supplied

Fifty years on, ‘Rise '76’ asks what we still owe the generation of June 16th

Running at the Market Theatre, 'Rise '76: The Story of June 16th' explores the profound impact of the Soweto Uprising through the lens of playwright Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni.…

The book foregrounds “the experiences, the ideas and the reflections of people who were actual participants in 1976, both leading figures but also young people who, on the morning of June 16th, did not see themselves as political activists,” says the author. Photo: Historical Papers Research Archive, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa.

The uprising they turned into a party: What Youth Day keeps getting wrong

Every June 16th, South Africa celebrates Youth Day with music and speeches, often reposting the iconic image of Hector Pieterson. But historian Noor Nieftagodien argues these…

As living costs rise, art buyers are becoming more cautious, forcing galleries and artists to adapt to a changing market

South Africa's art market is slowing down but collectors aren't walking away

The South African art market is in an interesting place. On the one hand, some of the country's most important art fairs continue to draw large crowds. FNB Art Joburg remains a…

In the Grey feels like the sort of anonymous streaming-era action thriller that would quietly appear on Netflix one Friday afternoon and be forgotten by Monday morning.

Guy Ritchie’s ‘In The Grey’ is all plan and no personality

The legendary director’s latest thriller boasts a strong cast and explosive finale but lacks the colourful characters and charm that defined his best work