The quiet power of Moses Seletisa’s Sepedi poetry and Sabata Mokae’s Setswana novels
Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today
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Ahead of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Kwanele Sosibo interviews this year’s music and jazz SBYA winners for their reflections on the history and meaning of the awards
Dancing the Death Drill is more than theatre — it is a resurrection, a requiem and a haunting reminder of forgotten African history
HIM combines football and horror in a bold premise, but despite strong performances, its clumsy execution left me more confused than thrilled
Chicago storms back onto the South African stage with sizzling performances, biting satire and timeless razzle-dazzle that feels surprisingly fresh after 50 years
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
Author speaks of her dedication to keeping indigenous languages alive through children’s books and her hopes for the growth of South African languages
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The Bengal Tiger’s life is retold on screen, revisiting the populism, opportunism and contradictions that made Amichand Rajbansi unforgettable
Netflix’s Beauty and the Bester retells a scandal already splashed across headlines — but does it add insight or merely feed obsession?
Between dust trails and starlit skies, a journey into Mpumalanga’s Klaserie reserve offers luxury, danger and unforgettable encounters with nature
Nasty C’s Free marks a new era of independence, balance and growth, showing the rapper beyond the beats, bars and bravado
The curator has created a radical meeting place where African consciousness, curation and community converge
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United by poems, plays and passion, artists tackle corruption head-on at a Joburg performance
Highest 2 Lowest brings together Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in a stylish but uneven exploration of legacy, hip-hop and powe
Jeff Wicks’s book The Shadow State is both an exposé and a tribute, ensuring that whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s warnings echo beyond her murder
HBO series Task brings together action, emotion and moral complexity. The actress talks accents, preparation and why this new role pushed her to the limit
There is an urgent need for investment in diverse, homegrown narratives as African cinema struggles for authentic representation at global festivals, often tokenised
With a new album marking 10 years in the music industry, Benjamin Jephta reflects on his journey while pushing South African jazz into the future
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BMW Art Generation fused music, fashion and community ambiance in an event that outshone traditional notions of art
In Govan Ontbloot, Whittles leaves judgment behind to share meals, conversations and vulnerability with communities often excluded from South Africa’s narrative
Charl-Johan Lingenfelder transforms theatre through sound, turning noise into emotion in his latest work Moffie
From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.
Chance the Rapper returns with Star Line, blending soulful introspection, social commentary and faith-driven hip-hop, proving his voice is stronger than ever
A heartfelt look at BlackByrd’s journey of sisterhood and evolution and their new single Home
Rebecca Malope sparked a fire in me as a child. Decades later, I honoured that flame with my first full-band performance
Melding protest, lyricism and ancestral tradition, Asanda Ruda’s Kemet is a visceral journey of emancipation, healing and artistic defiance