A jazz couple talk about their time in SA and their new book, record and documentary
An edited extract from Revolutionaries’ House, the latest novel from Nthikeng Mohlele
New museum director says forced removals can’t be divorced from current world events
The Mail & Guardian interviews authors of a new book on women in a profession in which they have always been underrepresented
The cult of JS Bach’s solo cello works highlights a misguided modern tendency to deify the composer, argues Drew Forrest
Tretchi also knew how to find innovative gaps to make money out of his art
Passion, profit, prestige … the popularity of ‘the people’s artist’ endures, despite his work being rejected as kitsch
Many of Sudan’s creatives have had to flee their homes because of the civil war in their country
The seminal Spanish novel and its author are difficult to pin down in translation and history
The show is in two parts – sculptures outdoors and artworks in Boschendal’s Manor House
A new book examines the use and abuse of military intelligence gathering in Africa
The 47-year-old Cork native won his first Oscar on Sunday, on his first nomination, for ‘Oppenheimer’
A gripping South African political thriller expands on the theme of whistleblowers
Although they are full of promises, parties lack concrete, informed policies for the arts
And the Awkward Oscar goes to… it’s that time of year again
Why did I do this interview? I come between the American polymath actor and his lunch
Keynote speaker at the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, Margaret Busby, urges them to get into publishing too
Tutu’s new album, which was 10 years in the making, uses the poetry of Lebo Mashile
A new book explores a Zimbabwean author’s life and work through her love of gardens and nature
Two books help us handle our finances more efficiently and cope with related problems
Award-winning fashion designer blends heritage and luxury to redefine African couture on the global stage
Abdullah Ibrahim speaks about his life and his two concerts here next month
Mannenberg — Is Where It’s Happening was the best-selling jazz record in South Africa in 1974 and 1975
From bags to outfits, most ostrich products are, once again, from South Africa
Examining the wave of musical migration in post-independence Zimbabwe
M&G Friday brings you the pick of this week
This is an edited extract from SA writer Ivan Vladislavic’s new book The Near North
London Recruits is a film that tells of young foreigners who were recruited by the ANC
An edited extract from a new book by Dr Michael Mosley called
4 Weeks to Better Sleep
The Ndebele artist’s retrospective is on at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town
In his Cape Town exhibition, Abri de Swardt delves into the politics and history of water
Author hopes the new series will induce viewers to think about the causes of violence