With the wisdom of experience and ownership over her legacy, KB Motsilanyane embodies what it means to grow gracefully in music
From an engineering degree to over 570 000 followers, Vafa Naraghi reflects on taking a leap of faith into comedy
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In Johannesburg, farmers, chefs and activists are gathering around shared meals to reimagine food systems, resilience and justice for South Africa’s future
A fearless exposé tracing how crime syndicates and state corruption intertwine, Kyle Cowan’s book is South Africa’s wake-up call
Fak’ugesi 2025 turns South Africa’s digital paradox into a creative power surge, spotlighting African innovators who are rewriting the global tech narrative
Poet and storyteller Siphokazi Jonas explores identity, lineage and resilience in her debut collection, blending folklore and feminism for a new generation
‘Writing is my first love.’ Busisiwe Ntintili reflects on her career and creative mission and social impact into every script
A daring collaboration between saxophonist Josie McClure, pianist Eugene Joubert and composer Conrad Asman premieres in Benoni with striking originality
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Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio join forces for a high-stakes, darkly hilarious thriller exploring family, revolution and lingering trauma
Paige Nick chats about her latest novel Book People, how online book clubs are shaking things up and how reading culture is changing
The quiet power of Moses Seletisa’s Sepedi poetry and Sabata Mokae’s Setswana novels
Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today
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Ahead of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Kwanele Sosibo interviews this year’s music and jazz SBYA winners for their reflections on the history and meaning of the awards
Dancing the Death Drill is more than theatre — it is a resurrection, a requiem and a haunting reminder of forgotten African history
HIM combines football and horror in a bold premise, but despite strong performances, its clumsy execution left me more confused than thrilled
Chicago storms back onto the South African stage with sizzling performances, biting satire and timeless razzle-dazzle that feels surprisingly fresh after 50 years
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
Author speaks of her dedication to keeping indigenous languages alive through children’s books and her hopes for the growth of South African languages
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The Bengal Tiger’s life is retold on screen, revisiting the populism, opportunism and contradictions that made Amichand Rajbansi unforgettable
Netflix’s Beauty and the Bester retells a scandal already splashed across headlines — but does it add insight or merely feed obsession?
Between dust trails and starlit skies, a journey into Mpumalanga’s Klaserie reserve offers luxury, danger and unforgettable encounters with nature
Nasty C’s Free marks a new era of independence, balance and growth, showing the rapper beyond the beats, bars and bravado
The curator has created a radical meeting place where African consciousness, curation and community converge
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United by poems, plays and passion, artists tackle corruption head-on at a Joburg performance
Highest 2 Lowest brings together Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in a stylish but uneven exploration of legacy, hip-hop and powe
Jeff Wicks’s book The Shadow State is both an exposé and a tribute, ensuring that whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s warnings echo beyond her murder
HBO series Task brings together action, emotion and moral complexity. The actress talks accents, preparation and why this new role pushed her to the limit