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
The ‘language of apartheid’ can be traced beyond just the Dutch settlers
Like it’s theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid
An edited extract from Karl Kemp’s new book Why We Kill: Mob Justice and the New Vigilantism in South Africa
Joburg’s arty gather in Braamfontein for Artivist’s new event with renowned chef Katlego Mlambo
The Freedom Charter Portraits exhibition runs until 30 April
The film, which is in the top 10 on Netflix, shows what can be achieved on a small budget
The M&G speaks to Shubnum Khan about being a Indian woman author in South Africa
Brazilian artist’s first solo exhibition in Africa invites viewers to slow down and reflect
Tshepo Mohlala is crafting a legacy, one stitch at a time, with
his brand of jeans
The expression “As the tree, so the fruit” certainly applies to musicians and their children.