The Orbit Jazz Club

Toward new orbits

Article Asher Gamedz - 15 Jan 2019

While The Orbit will be missed and its end is undoubtedly a frustrating and disappointing blow to the jazz scene

Radiant child: Jiyane captured in the dead of night

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 9 Mar 2018

A portrait of the enigmatic but gifted jazz cat and artist is conjured through the eyes of photographer (and admirer) Tseliso Monaheng

Vinyl gives jazz nights a spin

Article bogdan TagDiv - 18 Aug 2017

Smoky bars, blue notes and swaying moves are not the stuff of the new attitude to jazz sounds

Strong musical chemistry unites Skyjack’s kindred spirits from different backgrounds

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 Aug 2016

The new musical offering from Skyjack seamlessly weaves individual talents together.

What’s On: November 27 to December 3

Article Arts Desk - 27 Nov 2015

A round up of this week's can't-miss events.

Musician Benjamin Jephta is high on the low notes

Article Sarah Evans - 19 Mar 2015

At just 22, Benjamin Jephta’s meteoric rise to critical prominence has taken not only talent but also balls and being unafraid to burn bridges.

Jazz spun into an ideal orbit

Article Chris Roper - 5 Jun 2014

Spacious Braamfontein jazz club The Orbit gets the mix just right in a number of crucial areas.

The Orbit makes space for jazz in Jo’burg

Article Ntombenhle Shezi - 16 Mar 2014

New live jazz club and bistro The Orbit hopes to position Johannesburg as the jazz capital of Africa.

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National

Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

National

The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

Paddy Harper - 30 Mar 2020

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

Press Releases

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories