Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest CollaborationBy Papama MnqandiAs two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
Salif Keita: Africa’s golden voice on jazz, legacy and his love of South AfricaThe Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language By Marlan PadayacheeHow the Time of the Writer Festival is taking the stories to the peopleThe Time of the Writer Festival returns with a bold hybrid vision, using literature to challenge power, amplify voices and reconnect communities across borders By Riley HlatshwayoZee Nxumalo isn’t chasing depth — she’s living itAt 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self By Lesego ChepapePartner ContentA Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online BettingBy Eyaaz Matwadia and Partner Content Kgomotso Seboko: The man finding Africa’s next top modelsBy Rolland Simpi MotaungFrom launching a modelling academy to discovering global talent, Seboko’s journey reaches new heights at Paris Fashion Week Splish splash: Zingara’s new high-flying dance of bathtub joyBy Keith BainA daring duo turn a humble bathtub into a stage for sensual acrobatics, aerial feats and playful humour in the latest show at Zingara’s Cape Town spiegeltent Gig Guide: Apiwe Bubu joins his mentor Andile Yenana live at Afrikan Freedom Station, K.O Marks 20 Years with 20 Summers and Viwo Kulati tours GautengBy Lesego ChepapeYour essential dose of art and culture ‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
How the Time of the Writer Festival is taking the stories to the peopleThe Time of the Writer Festival returns with a bold hybrid vision, using literature to challenge power, amplify voices and reconnect communities across borders By Riley HlatshwayoZee Nxumalo isn’t chasing depth — she’s living itAt 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self By Lesego ChepapePartner ContentA Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online BettingBy Eyaaz Matwadia and Partner Content Kgomotso Seboko: The man finding Africa’s next top modelsBy Rolland Simpi MotaungFrom launching a modelling academy to discovering global talent, Seboko’s journey reaches new heights at Paris Fashion Week Splish splash: Zingara’s new high-flying dance of bathtub joyBy Keith BainA daring duo turn a humble bathtub into a stage for sensual acrobatics, aerial feats and playful humour in the latest show at Zingara’s Cape Town spiegeltent Gig Guide: Apiwe Bubu joins his mentor Andile Yenana live at Afrikan Freedom Station, K.O Marks 20 Years with 20 Summers and Viwo Kulati tours GautengBy Lesego ChepapeYour essential dose of art and culture ‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Zee Nxumalo isn’t chasing depth — she’s living itAt 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self By Lesego ChepapePartner ContentA Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online BettingBy Eyaaz Matwadia and Partner Content
Partner ContentA Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online BettingBy Eyaaz Matwadia and Partner Content
Kgomotso Seboko: The man finding Africa’s next top modelsBy Rolland Simpi MotaungFrom launching a modelling academy to discovering global talent, Seboko’s journey reaches new heights at Paris Fashion Week Splish splash: Zingara’s new high-flying dance of bathtub joyBy Keith BainA daring duo turn a humble bathtub into a stage for sensual acrobatics, aerial feats and playful humour in the latest show at Zingara’s Cape Town spiegeltent Gig Guide: Apiwe Bubu joins his mentor Andile Yenana live at Afrikan Freedom Station, K.O Marks 20 Years with 20 Summers and Viwo Kulati tours GautengBy Lesego ChepapeYour essential dose of art and culture ‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Splish splash: Zingara’s new high-flying dance of bathtub joyBy Keith BainA daring duo turn a humble bathtub into a stage for sensual acrobatics, aerial feats and playful humour in the latest show at Zingara’s Cape Town spiegeltent Gig Guide: Apiwe Bubu joins his mentor Andile Yenana live at Afrikan Freedom Station, K.O Marks 20 Years with 20 Summers and Viwo Kulati tours GautengBy Lesego ChepapeYour essential dose of art and culture ‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Gig Guide: Apiwe Bubu joins his mentor Andile Yenana live at Afrikan Freedom Station, K.O Marks 20 Years with 20 Summers and Viwo Kulati tours GautengBy Lesego ChepapeYour essential dose of art and culture ‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of historyBy Ahmet Sait AkcayThrough Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Why Kwame Nkrumah still mattersBy Reginald NtombaDecades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new eraBy Tazmé PillayFrom jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy ‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
‘Isitha Sabantu’: The new frontier for anti-colonial theatreBy Fezokuhle MthontiA powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in WakkerstroomBy Melody EmmettOverlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Sweep Major Prizes at the Academy AwardsBy Kibo NgowiFilmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler both made history on Oscars night, with their films and performances earning big wins across key categories. Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screensBy Lesego ChepapeThe 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival WeekendBy Unathi KondileTwo major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution. After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More Latest News Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism Parliament orders Nkabane to apologise over Seta appointments breach Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?By Kibo NgowiAs Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants Load More