“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
The Sakifo festival is a perfect opportunity to explore the indigenous sounds of the island
Artist transforms everyday objects as into poignant narratives exploring identity and heritage
From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Tom Gardner offers a compelling analysis of how the Ethiopian prime minister ruthlessly exploited tensions between regions and ethnic groups to gain power
Artist is set to captivate arts festival audiences with her fearless exploration of complex themes and profound storytelling
National Arts Festival continues to create platforms for creatives, 50 years later
Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present