Tems is no small player in the music world. The blend of genres and dulcet voice made her a massive name on the global scene
The story of family restaurant Origami’s success started in mama’s kitchen
The gited singer speaks about the emotional and physical demands of the role
Film paints a strong picture of Nigerian activist and feminist but neglects her personal life
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The 15-year-running festival offers a platform to showcase African film talent
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
Food is about so much more than mere physical sustenance, it is chock-full of feelings too
“Chakalaka!” – a celebratory cry for life’s wins, inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi’s love of braais and progressive values
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album, uNomkhubulwane, is a masterpiece of transcendent spiritual jazz that draws on his Zulu cultural heritage and cosmology
An exhibition at the festival explores the censorship of works with uncomfortable subjects
American play Dreamscape finds parallels in South Africa
Alastair McAlpine’s autobiography tracks how he came to work with terminally ill children
The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.
To commemorate 10 years since the author died, an edited extract from Chris van Wyk – Irascible Genius: A Son’s Memoir by Kevin van Wyk
Rhode’s interest in impermanence and repairing decay shines through in his latest works
The popularity of two Cape Town listening bars points to the need for more eclectic music spaces
If the new arts and culture boss wants to stay ‘sworn in and not sworn at’ he needs to consult industry experts
Aghamiri’s work has garnered interest abroad, which led to him teaching the ancient art online
An edited extract from The Future, written by Dion Chang, Bronwyn Williams and Faeeza Khan
Exhibiting internationally is important as far as opportunity goes, says Sibiya, but returning home is as necessary
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The innovative showcase features emotive images paired with elevated prints, audio descriptions, experiential soundscapes and braille
We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage
We speak to the star dancer who is in town to play the lead in the classic fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty
Three home-grown productions for you to catch on big and small screens
Ndlovu transforms traditional African ingredients into gourmet masterpieces
Comedy guy Jordan Peele edits an anthology of new horror stories by upcoming black authors