Year-end blues of hits and misses

From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season

Stephen Cohen’s retrospective Long Life at Iziko exposes tensions between curatorial freedom, institutional responsibility, and the ethics of display in South Africa’s national museums

Rebirth finds Kelly Khumalo singing not for applause, but for the ancestors who guide her sound

Tributes pour in for the multi-instrumentalist who blended African traditions with modern sounds

Milk + Cookies Music Week returns to South Africa, thus cementing its status as more than a festival through its commitment to local talent and economic support.

After a two-year hiatus, DJ Biza reclaims his sound with Feeling and Jazz 3, marking a powerful new chapter in his Amapiano evolution

From a rural Limpopo village to the home of Broadway, Shilongane Nkoana’s journey is a story of grit, ambition, and the artistry behind world-class stage design

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For two exclusive concerts on Friday and Saturday, the 13-time Grammy Award-winning singer, producer and songwriter will serenade R&B and soul fans at the 2025 All White Soul Sessions Concert at Time Square’s SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

Stogie T’s aNomy captures the tension, cynicism and spiritual searching of life in South Africa, weaving history, grief and hope into vivid storytelling

A cinematic Afrosoul offering, Sodwa captures Pearl Thusi’s journey into music through nostalgia, collaboration and deep emotional clarity

South Africa’s new Cats cast learns the brutal beauty behind a musical defined by sweat, stamina and sheer ensemble brilliance