‘Project Hail Mary‘ finds humour in the void

From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage

In Abu Dhabi, a space built for coexistence raises difficult questions about religion, power and the violence unfolding across the region

From braais to short trips and chocolate heists, here’s how to survive and savour Easter Week the South African way

Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing its core identity

Alongside headline entertainment, the Rand Show is opening a window into the future, providing all South Africans a space to learn, explore and discover how technology and gaming are shaping everyday life, education and opportunity

As masterpieces by William Kentridge and Pablo Picasso return to Johannesburg, Homecoming becomes less about art on walls and more about who gets to claim it

Salif Keita has withdrawn from the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek due to a sudden illness, with his band set to perform a tribute in his absence

Blending R&B, soul and jazz, Lordkez arrives at CTIJF with a clearer sense of identity and a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.

From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build

A legendary Swiss festival meets the Cape Winelands as Montreux launches its first African edition in Franschhoek with global stars and jazz visionaries

Through its KinFolk theme, the Folklore Festival returns to the work of connection, bridging generations, regions and disciplines to reimagine how South Africa remembers, archives and sustains its cultural voice

Organisers Griffin Shea and Ntokozo Ndlovu speak about how silent reading clubs are transforming South Africa’s book culture