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Unathi Kondile
Unathi Kondile is a member of the public. And a retired newspaperman.
FNB Art Joburg needed a little more fair
Despite strong works and standout galleries, the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg felt oddly underwhelming. A look at what worked, what fell flat, and why the fair missed the mark.
Thirza’s beautiful trash lures you in
Dutch artist Thirza Schaap collects ocean plastic from South Africa’s beaches, transforming discarded marine debris into seductive sculptures and photographs in her latest…
Three nights. Three artists. One feeling: Live music is back
Three sold-out nights, three distinct artists, and three unforgettable experiences in Cape Town confirm one thing: live music is back. Audiences are trading everyday treats for…
Here's to the women who refuse to stop writing
As struggle veteran Sibongile Mkhabela marks her 70th birthday, the '76 INKED! literary festival gathers generations of South African women writers, including Zukiswa Wanner,…
Zanele Muholi’s 20-year fight against forgetting
World-renowned visual activist Zanele Muholi's latest solo exhibition, 'Kanye Nawe', opens at Southern Guild Cape Town. The show spans two decades of their practice, including…
‘Puss in Boots’ puts its best paw forward in Cape Town
A teenage reviewer takes centre stage to explain why KickstArt Theatre's vibrant production of 'Puss in Boots' at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre is a must-see family pantomime for…
The National Arts Festival is alive but is South Africa listening
Despite initial quiet streets and financial pressures, the National Arts Festival in Makhanda is buzzing with activity, showcasing strong audience numbers and a significant shift…
Mthatha-born artist’s exhibition opens in New York this Friday
Mthatha-born ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa is set to open her major survey exhibition, iMbewu (The Seed), at Southern Guild New York. The exhibition traces a decade of her…
Nduduzo Makhathini brings new album to Cape Town this Friday
South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini will perform music from his new album, The Myth We Choose, in Cape Town this Friday ahead of its release on Blue Note…
Mandy Johnston burns art to rekindle lost traditions
The Joburg-born artist’s latest exhibition uses burning steel wool sculptures and ash paintings to explore ritual, transformation and the transitions that shape our lives
‘Rise ’76’ confronts a generation haunted by how little it has done with its inherited freedom
A powerful and emotionally layered theatrical work revisits the 1976 Soweto Uprising through testimony, memory, contradiction and unresolved generational grief
Mamela Nyamza’s global triumph, ‘Hatched Ensemble’, comes home for two nights only
Internationally celebrated dancer Mamela Nyamza returns home with two powerful productions interrogating identity, colonial legacies and belonging through bold, deconstructed…
A ‘One-Night Stand’ with Amogelang Maepa
A chance gallery stop becomes an intimate encounter with Amogelang Maepa’s sensual, emotionally charged exploration of fleeting desire and lasting residue
‘mAnJE! MaNJe (an epic)’ demands prompt attention at The Baxter
A visually arresting, multidisciplinary spectacle challenges both narrative clarity and audience comfort, raising questions about how theatre must evolve for modern spectators
Thando Mama steals the spotlight at Spier Light Art Festival
A twilight visit to Spier Light Art unfolds into a layered reflection, as two voices capture the power, intimacy and meaning of contemporary South African art