Columnist Calland captures state capture for stage By Charles Leonard A new play by a new playwright explores shenanigans in South Africa’s politics
Not playing … what happened to the role models? Playwright Richard Calland describes the main character “Uncle” as being a Mac Maharaj-like figure with other ANC-types thrown into the mix By Charles Leonard
Listen to the water and land Two South African artists have created a sonic piece for the annual international cultural exhibition, the Venice Biennale By Aarti Bhana
Aficionado notes brilliant use of music in state capture play The political drama about corruption and power is clever, gripping and insightful By Charles Leonard
What’s Up By Lesego Chepape , Charles Leonard Here are three cultural things to listen to or watch Local film releases to look out for By Rolland Simpi Motaung Two films and a miniseries showcase South African talent and explore issues in the country Capital Art Fair Tshwane – A toast to curiosity, imagination and courage By CAFT The platform showcased the talent of local artists and fostered a sense of community and collaboration Top price predicted for long-lost Klimt portrait at Vienna auction By Blaise Gauquelin Portrait of Miss Lieser, valued at USD 32 to 53 million, will be sold on auction in Vienna on Wednesday UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal By Afp The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to address the restitution of African artefacts plundered during the colonial era Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Local film releases to look out for By Rolland Simpi Motaung Two films and a miniseries showcase South African talent and explore issues in the country Capital Art Fair Tshwane – A toast to curiosity, imagination and courage By CAFT The platform showcased the talent of local artists and fostered a sense of community and collaboration Top price predicted for long-lost Klimt portrait at Vienna auction By Blaise Gauquelin Portrait of Miss Lieser, valued at USD 32 to 53 million, will be sold on auction in Vienna on Wednesday UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal By Afp The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to address the restitution of African artefacts plundered during the colonial era Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Capital Art Fair Tshwane – A toast to curiosity, imagination and courage By CAFT The platform showcased the talent of local artists and fostered a sense of community and collaboration Top price predicted for long-lost Klimt portrait at Vienna auction By Blaise Gauquelin Portrait of Miss Lieser, valued at USD 32 to 53 million, will be sold on auction in Vienna on Wednesday UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal By Afp The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to address the restitution of African artefacts plundered during the colonial era Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Top price predicted for long-lost Klimt portrait at Vienna auction By Blaise Gauquelin Portrait of Miss Lieser, valued at USD 32 to 53 million, will be sold on auction in Vienna on Wednesday UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal By Afp The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to address the restitution of African artefacts plundered during the colonial era Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal By Afp The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to address the restitution of African artefacts plundered during the colonial era Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic By Charles Leonard Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Conflict, migration exposed By Sean O Toole Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
An exquisite musical twilight with Abdullah Ibrahim By Alf Gunvald Nilsen We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
Bringing Comic Con to Soweto By Lesego Chepape Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter 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
What’s on By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage. It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter
It’s easy to reach rock Botton By Derek Davey Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More Latest The opening season is open Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there 30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement The impending significance of the NHI Bill Durban’s hot days and political games Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Politics DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses National Eskom predicts stage two load-shedding for winter
Michelangelo scribble sells for $200 000 at New York auction By Afp Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing Load More