Percival Everett’s new novel James is a thoughtful, intelligent retelling of an old tale.
The new movie has its merits but it isn’t a patch on the highly acclaimed first one
Bernie Molepo started her own fabric and wallpaper sourcing company
I played the lead in a film that took just 48 hours to make as part of an international competition.
Musician Mandla Mlangeni speaks to us about his upcoming show and more
This is an edited extract from Charl-Pierre Naudé’s novel The Equality of Shadows
Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s solo exhibition Umkhondo: Going Deeper will be at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery, from 24 August to 23 March.
Getting to know my malts with Dr Bill — who is ‘married to Glenmorangie’
Every corner tells a story in this novel exploring themes of identity, power and personal ambition
Rema is in top form, assured of his place, yet hungry enough to make each song a furious manifesto of self
In 1988, The Ugly Noo Noo catapulted Andrew Buckland into the limelight as a master of physical comedy and creator of a distinctive theatrical form. Among South Africa’s defining live performances, the one-man show is back
South Africans have a knack for using humour to tackle the most serious of issues and this can be seen in Oleanna
More than once a week our doorbell rings and it is either a nice broom seller or a fresh delivery from one of the publishers. Here are three waiting for my eyes
Award-winning Zimbabwean painter Gresham Nyaude walks us through his work and process
Seminal retrospective album comes out as breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris
Collection of short stories tells of the struggles of LGBTQI+ men growing into their sexuality
Open the pages and you’re gone, transported to the writer’s exact state of mind
The music sector is rife with discrimination and harassment, making it difficult for women
Local movie Lobola Man is the latest offering on Netflix from Burnt Onion Productions
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An award-nominated local wordsmith speaks to the Mail & Guardian about her work
The siblings turned a passion for eco-friendly design into decor company Mo’s Crib
Nyaude’s work will be on display at the FNB Art Fair, and he will hold a solo exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery
An edited extract from Peter Present’s book Quiet Activists
The multitalented octogenarian speaks to us about his award – and so much more
Thokoza-born photographer wins accolades in France by looking inward and telling the stories of South Africa’s born-frees in the townships
Stephan Langa’s pieces are intimate, unposed and non-performative, capturing the artist’s personal experience
Joburg Ballet principal Shannon Glover will hang up her shoes after La Traviata — The Ballet
This is an edited extract from High Times: The Extraordinary Life of a Joburg Dope Smuggler by Roy Isacowitz and Jeremy Gordin