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
Watch the biopic ‘Back to Black’ and you will want to play the singer’s music afterwards
Alfredo Jaar’s photo exhibition is of Rwandan, Sudanese, Afghani and Vietnamese refugees
We drank deeply from the musician’s ‘Water From an Ancient Well’ tour
Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival
South African Fashion Week, Mall of Africa 18 to 20 April, celebrates the country’s diverse heritage on a global stage.
Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness
Though unsigned by Michelangelo, Christie’s said that research confirmed the great Italian artist was responsible for the small drawing
‘After decades of mass products, society wanted to move back to the artisanal and great quality’
Film depicts the quest of black men to be present fathers and fight for love when threats emerge
Sebidi’s Ntlo E Etsamayang exhibit is on display at the UJ Art Gallery until 17 May
In this time of conflict, thoughts wander to Bob Dylan’s lyrics and John le Carré’s insights
The whodunnit imagines a tiny utopia during the apocalypse, and then an elder is murdered
The Apartheid Museum, Filah Lah Lah and the Nellie will warm the cockles of your cultural heart this week
If we read closely, spoken word still holds the realities of the past even though it is written in the present
Tuned in: Nothemba Madumo opens the show with Courage by Tutu Puoane at the launch of 702 and Cape Talk’s Jazz and Beyond on 7 April. Photos: Supplied
Almost all women rappers come from the upper class, where girls and women generally enjoy more freedom with less fear of social stigma
Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation
The latest Godzilla and Kong movie doesn’t offer anything deeper than great visuals and brawling monsters
Happiness mixed with woe was the order of the day as the cultural landmark closed down
I play my final set at Kitchener’s in Joburg, where musical taste buds were tickled
Two saxophonists have released albums under a fresh initiative driven by a New York label
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being explored by the entertainment industry to generate content
Here are three cultural things to listen to or watch.
Its composer says the Oscar opera will challenge audiences with things they have never heard before
The sacred sculptures have ‘an important place in the imagination of our communities’, according to Culture Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo
Clap and tap music offers a welcoming sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality
The battle between Satan and the forces of good has preoccupied writers for aeons
The search for an elusive West African writer accused of plagiarism comes full circle
The South African author Fiona Snyckers muses about what makes writers and poets tick
In his music and concerts, Bruce makes us feel seen, cared for and loved – just like a deity should
My photographic project explores the ideas of faith, of resilience and hope