Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit
Happiness mixed with woe was the order of the day as the cultural landmark closed down
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/ 30 October 2009
Pity is not a word you’d associate with top DJ and producer Black Coffee. When we met he was about to fly off to a gig in Greece.
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/ 20 November 2006
Writer Adam Levin tells Maria McCloy about his plans to showcase South Africa at London Fashion Week.
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/ 27 October 2006
The name of the late kwaito trailblazer will remain embedded in musical history, writes Maria McCloy.
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/ 1 September 2006
Inspired by President Thabo Mbeki’s vision for the African renaissance, Metro FM has decided to celebrate its 20th birthday by adding pan-African spice to its programming mix. Maria McCloy reports.
The annual Lake of the Stars festival is bringing international flair to Malawi’s palm-fringed shores. Maria McCloy speaks to event promoter Will Jameson.
Trailblazer Neo Ntsoma is leading the way for local women photographers, writes Maria McCloy.
The music industry is in a state of remix — and Hugh Masekela is the latest convert, writes Maria McCloy.
The awards have become too similar to all the others, writes Maria McCloy.