Sipho Hotstix Mabuse

Forty years of fire: Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse ignites Cape Town Jazz Fest

Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International…

Busi Lethole

7 min read

British multi-instrumentalist and seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier performs on the Kippies stage at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in Cape Town. Picture / Henk Kruger / Independent Media

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

1 APR 2026

Reinventing the Cape Town International Jazz Festival without losing the jazz

Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing…

Busi Lethole

10 min read

Amapiano kings: The appearance of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small reflects how deeply the festival
has begun to engage with the evolving soundscape of the continent. Photo: Supplied

AFRICAN MUSIC SCENE

19 MAR 2026

Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new era

From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy

Tazmé Pillay

7 min read

On stage: Thandi Ntuli and her seven-piece band will perform at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival taking place in Johannesburg next weekend. Photo: Ndumiso Sibanda

ALEC KHAOLI

19 SEP 2025

Rooted in rhythm: Thandi Ntuli on heritage, jazz and artistic renewal

The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry

Kibo Ngowi

7 min read

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. Photo: Lindo Mbhele

APARTHEID

10 SEP 2025

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse calls for a political ‘revolution’

‘The poetry and music of revolutionary poets should come to the fore to tame the unreasonableness of our politicians who are failing us by serving themselves and not the people’