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Kibo Ngowi
Sisonke Xonti finds his way back to the light
Acclaimed saxophonist Sisonke Xonti reflects on fatherhood, family loss, and finding resilience as he returns with his third studio album, uKholo.
Langa Mavuso is on the other side of grief
Marking a decade in music, award-winning singer Langa Mavuso releases ‘Therapy: The Other Side’, shifting from mourning and heartbreak to joy, abundance, and theatrical stagecraft.
Pilani Bubu is defying gravity
Award-winning musician Pilani Bubu has spent 15 years writing her own playbook. As she releases her introspective new single 'Caged Heart', she reflects on creative independence,…
Zolani Mahola wants to shatter your idea of her
Former Freshlyground lead singer Zolani Mahola opens up about her joyful upcoming album 'People Power', healing after divorce, reconnecting with her ancestors, and reclaiming her…
Jimmy Carr announces South African dates for 'Laughs Funny' tour
British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr has announced two South African dates in March 2027 for his global 'Laughs Funny' tour, visiting Pretoria and Cape Town.
Three voices, one spirit: honouring Busi Mhlongo at Joy of Jazz
At the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, vocalists Zawadi Yamungu, Xolisa Dlamini, and Buhlebendalo join forces to celebrate the enduring legacy and fearless spirit of music icon Busi…
From Soweto to the world, one film at a time
Founded by presenter and actor Thapelo 'Tabz' Motloung, the Soweto Film Market returns for its second edition, connecting emerging filmmakers with distributors, broadcasters, and…
S'bo Gyre has left the boardroom
After years in corporate public relations, South African musician S'bo Gyre resigns from his job to pursue music full-time, releasing his electro pop-rap track 'I Quit (9.2.5)'.
Bokani Dyer looks back to move forward on ‘Traditions’
Jazz pianist Bokani Dyer reflects on turning 40 and delves into his South African musical inheritance, from struggle songs to his father's influence, on his new album Traditions.
Ma-Afrika Setona is making her own way in Hollywood
After facing early rejection at age 13, South African filmmaker Ma-Afrika Setona moved to Los Angeles, earned a BAFTA-nominated thesis film, and is now developing her debut…
The Many Sounds of Tubatsi Mpho Moloi
From Soweto roots to international acclaim with Urban Village and collaborations with Msaki, multi-instrumentalist Tubatsi Mpho Moloi discusses his genre-defying music journey…
Gallery MOMO and the Long Game of African Art
After being named Outstanding Art Gallery at the National Arts Council Awards, Gallery MOMO director Odysseus Shirindza discusses more than two decades of championing…
How ‘Sebata’ found the beast within
Filmmakers Norman Maake and Princess Zinzi Mhlongo reveal how their award-winning supernatural crime thriller, Sebata: The Beast, captures authentic African horror on the streets…
Salif Keita cancels SA performance in response to xenophobic violence
Acclaimed Malian musician Salif Keita has announced the cancellation of all future South African performances in protest against recent waves of xenophobic violence across the…
Slum Village are heading to SA for the Back to the City International Festival
Iconic Detroit hip-hop group Slum Village is set to perform at Johannesburg's Back to the City International Festival, bringing the legendary sound of J Dilla and T3 to South…