‘There’s been no mixing of Palestinians and Israelis like there was in South Africa’
Photographer Adam Broomberg describes the significance of capturing ancient ‘inhabitants’
Lensman has a broad range of interests and they are all present at his show in Joburg
An edited extract from environmental activist Babette Gallard’s fantasy novel ‘Future Imperfect’
Poverty is a recurring theme and it becomes apparent in his work that the nation is, in many ways, at war with itself
Kendrick Lamar, Swedish House Mafia, H.E.R., Khalid, The Chainsmokers and Rema will be performing alongside local acts
This mixtape, packed with tasty tunes from around the world, will titillate your palate and ears with music about veggies, fish and stews, as well as fruit, dessert and cake. There’s even a song with a recipe for a Brazilian shrimp stew
The sales team for Purdue Pharma worked relentlessly to persuade doctors to prescribe OxyContin for pain relief
…and how his mentoring of amateur comic Rory Petzer aims to ensure quality comedy in a tough industry
When I remember Mama, I remember her as a mother, a healthcare worker, an educator and a community activist
Ndumiso Khumalo’s voice and mastery of the guitar are mesmerising
Many of his songs reflect on the alienation of the inner-city poor
Rodriguez was bigger than The Beatles in 1970s apartheid South Africa. In this special tribute to the Mexican-American singer-songwriter who died recently, the Mail & Guardian explores the politics, mores and sounds that made him massive then, and also what makes him still relevant today.
It was in the smoky bars of Detroit, where the downside of industrialisation burdened the air, that Rodriguez had started to tell stories
The last day of my acquaintance with Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor
The exhibition highlights the relationship between humans and their ecosystem, and offers a glimpse into a possible future
An edited extract from ‘Eskom: Power, Politics and the (Post) Apartheid State’
From a tiny storeroom in the township, a dedicated team has overcome the odds to launch KisimaRadio
It took years for parents to speak up and form communities for treatment… because it was “shameful” to have your children hooked on heroin
It is a brilliant existential comedy that confronts patriarchy
in the real world
This year’s Turbine Art Fair will see fashion and art brought together at a shopping mall
‘Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater’ navigates the complexity of a female killer for the IFP
H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place
Polo South Africa works with local wool producers for sustainable garments
In ‘The Northman’ lawlessness and mysticism rule Viking culture as seen through modern eyes
Solomon Mugutso takes inspiration from the lives of everyday people for his paintings
In these broken times, the superb pieces being showcased provide an essential reminder that human good and hope can prevail if we remember how to dream
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s new offering is different, but the lyrical content
is as true as ever
Shany van den Berg’s solo show at Everard Read in Johannesburg is feminine and lush
Examine the preppy renaissance and new objects
Poetry breaks lend extra intimacy to the play, like a hand on the soul, scooping out the pain so far suppressed that you thought you would never feel it again
The festival is underway in Makhanda and local artists are using the opportunity to teach visitors about their culture and showcase their work