From Durban to Delhi, millions light diyas in defiance of darkness — reminding a fractured world that goodness still glows
With her lens tuned to the heartbeat of South African jazz, Vuyo Giba transforms music into memory and sound into story
For years, Lupe Fiasco’s music lived softly in my mind – a hum of resistance, a reminder of truth. Then, under Joburg’s stormy sky, I finally stood before the man who wields words like swords
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In his latest body of work, Johnathan Schultz trades spectacle for soul, reimagining gold as a vessel for memory, resilience and identity
From Stage to Scandal!: Khutjo Green speaks on authenticity, language and creative evolution
Meet Mannequin’s dynamic duo, Delon Bakker and Kyle Ambrose, South Africa’s rising film production company turning Cape Town into Los Angeles — and London
For 19 years, Back to the City has united South African hip-hop and founder Osmic Menoe reflects on the festival’s culture, impact and vision
When two artists stopped planning and started listening, they found music, and meaning, in the natural disorder of life
With the wisdom of experience and ownership over her legacy, KB Motsilanyane embodies what it means to grow gracefully in music
From an engineering degree to over 570 000 followers, Vafa Naraghi reflects on taking a leap of faith into comedy
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In Johannesburg, farmers, chefs and activists are gathering around shared meals to reimagine food systems, resilience and justice for South Africa’s future
A fearless exposé tracing how crime syndicates and state corruption intertwine, Kyle Cowan’s book is South Africa’s wake-up call
Fak’ugesi 2025 turns South Africa’s digital paradox into a creative power surge, spotlighting African innovators who are rewriting the global tech narrative
Poet and storyteller Siphokazi Jonas explores identity, lineage and resilience in her debut collection, blending folklore and feminism for a new generation
‘Writing is my first love.’ Busisiwe Ntintili reflects on her career and creative mission and social impact into every script
A daring collaboration between saxophonist Josie McClure, pianist Eugene Joubert and composer Conrad Asman premieres in Benoni with striking originality
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Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio join forces for a high-stakes, darkly hilarious thriller exploring family, revolution and lingering trauma
Paige Nick chats about her latest novel Book People, how online book clubs are shaking things up and how reading culture is changing
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