Nthato Mokgata’s documentary ‘Vukazithate’, showing online at the National Arts Festival, tells an intimate story of his mentor and maskandi legend, Bhekisenzo “Vukazithathe” Cele
Buhle Ngaba’s ‘Swan Song’, showing online at the virtual National Arts Festival, explores the rawness of heartbreak, and of life
The acclaimed and prolific South African author, whose 1978 book The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena confronted the hardships of apartheid, has died
The spy drama with its kick-ass heroine Queen Sono shows the continent in a new light
South African comedian, writer and director Gilli Apter speaks about how hilarious content requires constant writing and feedback from the comedy community
A look at what was once a landmark on Johannesburg’s horizon and central part of the Egoli story
Why did the movie become a new cultural touchstone for the alt-right?
‘The Game Changers’ is a peculiar trip down the path of athletes on a plant-based diet that has got everyone else in a tizzy
Technology is not necessarily the panacea it’s said to be, de-skilling further the under-skilled
Lee rose through the ranks to become a comics writer — making millions of superhero fans dream of his fantastic universes
An exhibition explores how and why the photographer’s family name shifted from Mokwena to MacQuena in the 1960s
Skin Diver defies many mainstream texts that encourage us to embrace our uniqueness promote an othering of those who are considered the norm.
Over and over old tropes are trotted our in films, with modern and “civilised” always triumphing. But what is the new definition of “civilised”?
It has awoken in me a sense of pride and dignity I had no idea I had lost from all those many years of being erased in international public discourse
The director and storyteller has been ‘shooting the feels’ and making melanin pop on screen
Decolonising and reimagining institutions is not a mere theory or idealism but a responsibility
The film embraces the intricacies of black American masculinity, eschewing the stereotypes to mastering black cinema.
Gender and political activist Bev Ditsie talks about how unspoken sexual violence and silenced narratives obscure queer history in South Africa.
Romantic comedies have helped open the floodgates for the success of black films.
Readers write in about the State of the Nation Address, racism, and the value of history.
Recalling the history of the movement reminds us there are still places where women cannot vote.
Adam Sandler’s video game adventure Pixels among the top nominees, while Sylvester Stallone is nominated for a redemption award.
From Hear Me Move to Dis Ek, Anna, the South African film industry is telling bold and refreshing stories for a whole new audience.
The cast of the movie "Trumbo" led the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations with three nods, including one for best ensemble, the guild’s top prize.
Those who don’t want English as Stellenbosch’s main language have invoked SA’s Constitution, but the assumptions underlying their arguments are false.
The latest Bond movie begins with a flurry of spectacle, but it also aims to offer atmosphere, beauty and scale.
Debating, Survivor style.
A newly released local film buoyed by an open approach to filmmaking takes on the complexities faced by the politically astute LGBTI community.
Shifting from sombre, celebrated actor and director talks about his new movie, a romcom titled "Tell Me Sweet Something".
A BLK JK has swapped music for film with ‘Black President’, homing in on an artist whose work interrogates power on the African continent.
Tales of township, inner-city and suburban Jo’burg life suggest we are creating more movies we can relate to.
Sibs Shongwe-La Mer’s award-winning film observes the aftermath of tragedy among a hedonistic, multiracial circle of suburban young adults.