A genre-blending storyteller, Phaqa is redefining Zulu identity through culture-rich and fearless sound
Memoir is a gripping account of journalistic bravery, father-son reckonings and resilience
Tyler Perry’s latest drama is both moving and maddening, shedding light on bereavement, motherhood and marginalisation
An experimental creative space in the heart of Sandton, Standard Bank’s new Art Lab redefines how everyday audiences experience and engage with art
Jeffrey Rakabe ponders transformation, trauma and tradition in a debut that challenges what it means to grow up
Dlamini brings new life to a role born from resistance and South Africa’s historic youth uprising
A haunting meditation on land, memory and rain, Dinokana invites us to rebuild from what was lost
Our deep shadows and sensualities are brought into the light by this bold sonic celebration of desire
An old actor, a young upstart, and a kettle on the fritz — Bitter Winter turns the ordinary into something unforgettable
From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself
The musician talks about her long career, her legacy and the spirit guiding what could be her final album
Relish Deluxe blends tradition and modernity in a city that never sleeps – or stops eating well
A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature
Informed, provocative, and hopeful — Adebajo’s work resists reduction, embracing Africa’s plurality and persistent spirit
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His pen exposed injustice, honoured heritage and helped free the African imagination from colonial constraint
Award-winning actor’s death comes exactly 20 years after the release of the film that made him a global name
Set in 3025, Cape Town Opera’s Aida reinvents itself for a new generation but the voices and the music remain timeless
Her designs resist imitation. Her buildings whisper resilience. Mariam Issoufou is giving tradition a powerful, modern voice
From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg
A weekend escape at the NH Hotel redefines the art of the staycation in the heart of Joburg
The latest edition of the pan-African art fair reshaping how we experience, collect and connect through contemporary African art is here
The cast is great, the cinematography is excellent and the themes universal
SA’s sport minister is speeding towards Formula One glory — never mind the potholes, power grid or the fiscal cliff
Bongani Madondo remembers Koyo Kouoh as an activist and a community worker — and curator of collective futures
Kingsmead Book Fair is a celebration of stories, voices and community, where readers of all ages come together to appreciate the magic of books
A tribute to Mantwa Chinoamadi — the beloved nurturing force and fearless leader behind the soul of South African jazz
When fiction mirrors fear, even the strongest reader flinches. Medusa is powerful, painful and unforgettable