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Lesego Chepape

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Lesego Chepape

Lesego Chepape is a climate reporting fellow, funded by the Open Society Foundation for South Africa

Spring Fiesta brings dance music heavyweights together across five stages

Spring Fiesta returns with an explosive multi-genre lineup across five stages, bringing together South Africa's dance music legends and rising stars in Amapiano, Deep House, Afro…

23-year-old woman shot dead on her way to work in Tembisa

A 23-year-old woman was shot dead during an alleged robbery on her way to work in Temong Section, Tembisa, amid heightened community concerns over women's safety in Ekurhuleni.

Flying the flag: For two decades Kuhle Nkosi’s voice travelled further than his name. . . now, with this recognition, he can claim his name among the
stars whose names are known and respected internationally. Photos: Supplied

After 20 years behind the microphone, Kuhle Nkosi gets his international moment

After 20 years in the industry, South African voiceover artist Kuhle Nkosi has won the Best Narrator award at the Finisterra Brazil Film Art & Tourism Festival for his narration…

A love letter: Salt X Ceremony is about more than dinner. It is an attempt to create a different relationship with a city that has become increasingly difficult to navigate.

Salt X Ceremony and the Johannesburg worth rediscovering

As Johannesburg grapples with decline and fear, Leah Houston and Nali Shayi are using rooftop dining, creativity, and the power of connection through Salt X Ceremony to help…

Gig Guide: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s opens first retail boutique, Nádine and Bo release We Are the Fire, Ndu Shezi releases Gugu Lami, Bafunny Bafunny brings the laughs and Comic Con Africa comes to Johannesburg

Discover what is happening in entertainment: Comic Con Africa heads to Joburg, Trevor Noah leads Bafunny Bafunny, Gert-Johan Coetzee opens his first retail boutique, plus fresh…

The ghost town women dread to tread

A nostalgic look back at growing up between Tembisa and Kempton Park turns into a sobering reflection on urban decay, fear, and the heartbreaking murders of nine women in…

Street project: JayJayy’s diversity is reflected in the song. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Zakes Bantwini and Zolani Mahola release an anthem, JayJayy and W4de’s 2SPIN out now and Sobzeen releases Nguni Tales

Explore the latest South African music releases, including an inspiring new anthem from Zakes Bantwini and Zolani Mahola, JayJayy and W4de's collaborative EP '2SPIN', and…

Stylistic: Birdie's song speaks about the land not just being empty but that it carries generations of memory.

Birdie Mboweni turns anthropology into song

Musician and anthropologist Tribute Birdie Mboweni discusses her upcoming album Matimu, blending academic research on protected areas, history, and indigenous knowledge into song.

Lusanda is learning to trust her voice

After going viral on TikTok with soulful covers, multidisciplinary artist Lusanda releases her debut EP 'By The Time I Wake Up' and steps into the spotlight as Spotify’s EQUAL…

Lively: Celebration is at the heart of the new track. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Langa Mavuso releases  I Choose You, The Market Theatre brings  Mr Duiker Sang the Blues and Uncool MC releases Setla

Explore the latest in South African arts with new music from Uncool MC and Langa Mavuso, plus The Market Theatre's premiere of 'Mr Duiker Sang the Blues'.

New arrival: After more than 50 years in the music industry, Don Laka speaks about his latest album with the excitement of someone at the beginning of a journey rather than the end of one. Photos: Supplied

Don Laka’s ‘Invitation 2’ is a meeting point between generations

Nearly two decades after his seminal release, South African music legend Don Laka returns with 'Invitation 2', an expansive 24-track project bridging generations, genres, and…

Star Quality founders Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu urge creatives to embrace heritage, culture and mother tongues to build richer, more authentic careers

Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu on building a creative industry that sounds like South Africa

Star Quality founders Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu discuss the vital role of South Africa's indigenous languages in film, television, and authentic storytelling.

Aphiwe Sithole is building a new language for African luxury

Founded by Aphiwe Sithole, Cape Town's SITHOLE Luxury House is redefining African luxury on global runways with narrative-driven, limited-edition eyewear.

Petrol-head: Stacey-Lee May represents the feminine side of speedsters
unafraid to rev it up in the mechanic world of spinning. Photos: Supplied

Stacey-Lee May wants spinning to take its place on the world stage

Eldorado Park spin and stunt driver Stacey-Lee May is breaking barriers in motorsport, championing women behind the wheel, and taking South Africa's homegrown car spinning…

Song: Dr Buselaphi Gxowa, a celebrated voice in Maskandi and a keeper of amahubo, which means chants, songs or hymns. Photos: Supplied

Dr Buselaphi Gxowa: a living blueprint of Maskandi

Across nearly three decades and 21 awards, Maskandi icon Dr Buselaphi Gxowa reflects on challenging gender misconceptions in traditional music, preserving amahubo and inspiring…