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Celebrating a Legend: Caiphus Semenya's timeless songbook takes centre stage at Joburg Theatre

Joburg Theatre will celebrate the timeless legacy of musical icon Caiphus Semenya with a special three-day production featuring top contemporary South African artists.

Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis speaks about creative independence, the realities of streaming and why women need to understand the business behind their art

Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis knows the value of owning her music

Jazz musician and scholar Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantis discusses her latest album Ndilapha, creative autonomy, the realities of music streaming, and the importance of business…

Organic: Dyer isn't an artist who works to a fixed timeline. Traditions took its own unhurried route to completion. Photos: Supplied

Bokani Dyer looks back to move forward on ‘Traditions’

Jazz pianist Bokani Dyer reflects on turning 40 and delves into his South African musical inheritance, from struggle songs to his father's influence, on his new album Traditions.

Lively: Celebration is at the heart of the new track. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Langa Mavuso releases  I Choose You, The Market Theatre brings  Mr Duiker Sang the Blues and Uncool MC releases Setla

Explore the latest in South African arts with new music from Uncool MC and Langa Mavuso, plus The Market Theatre's premiere of 'Mr Duiker Sang the Blues'.

Eye-catching: The entrance did its job. Brazilian artist Paulo Nazareth’s Indlela, featuring a car filled with amadumbe, is unmissable. Photos: Supplied

FNB Art Joburg needed a little more fair

Despite strong works and standout galleries, the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg felt oddly underwhelming. A look at what worked, what fell flat, and why the fair missed the mark.

Star Quality founders Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu urge creatives to embrace heritage, culture and mother tongues to build richer, more authentic careers

Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu on building a creative industry that sounds like South Africa

Star Quality founders Miranda Ntshangase and Zinzi Zungu discuss the vital role of South Africa's indigenous languages in film, television, and authentic storytelling.

World-class: Scene from 'e.ID: a Fugue' . . . balanced precariously on the tips of their toes. Photos: Oscar O'Ryan

Darkroom Contemporary uses dance to examine an existential threat

Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre's latest production, e.ID: A Fugue, choreographed by Louise Coetzer, explores artificial intelligence, mortality, and the fragile state of…

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Ma-Afrika Setona is making her own way in Hollywood

After facing early rejection at age 13, South African filmmaker Ma-Afrika Setona moved to Los Angeles, earned a BAFTA-nominated thesis film, and is now developing her debut…

Man in motion: Moloi is difficult to pin down. He’s a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who moves between folk, blues, jazz, mbaqanga and maskandi without ever landing in one of them. Photo: Supplied

The Many Sounds of Tubatsi Mpho Moloi

From Soweto roots to international acclaim with Urban Village and collaborations with Msaki, multi-instrumentalist Tubatsi Mpho Moloi discusses his genre-defying music journey…

African scene: Visitors can expect to encounter work from galleries and emerging artists from across the continent. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: FNB Art Joburg 19th Edition, UKZN Instrumental Showcase, Open Book Festival

Discover this week's cultural highlights, including the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg in Sandton, Cape Town's vibrant Open Book Festival, and a showcase of emerging jazz talent…

Imbali Market at Bus Factory Photo: The Imbali Visual Literacy Project

Inside Contra.Joburg’s city-wide art weekend

Contra.Joburg transformed inner-city Johannesburg into an open-access cultural hub, connecting over 170 artists across 16 creative spaces with new audiences, collectors, and…

“I remembered…” A Tribute to Sol “Solrah” Rachilo

Sello Hatang reflects on the life and legacy of veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, sharing personal memories of the late icon's touching acts of remembrance and the vital role…

TEEKS on modern masculinity, Māori heritage and his first South African Tour

Acclaimed Māori soul singer TEEKS opens up ahead of his debut South African tour, discussing ancestral roots, decolonising modern masculinity, and the healing power of live music.

TEAMWORK: Partners in life and filmmaking Norman Maake and Zinzi
Mhlongo

How ‘Sebata’ found the beast within

Filmmakers Norman Maake and Princess Zinzi Mhlongo reveal how their award-winning supernatural crime thriller, Sebata: The Beast, captures authentic African horror on the streets…

Celeste Ntuli, pictured, and Siphelele "Pele Pele" Mchunu will host the show. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Crowned: The Comedy Shutdown hits The Market Theatre, Easy Freak releases Only Like You Do and Mahikeng FM launches #MakeMaftownGreatAgain

Explore the latest in local culture with a comedy showdown at The Market Theatre, Mahikeng FM's creative economy initiative, and Easy Freak's latest single.

FASHIONISTA: David Tlale, 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards winner for outstanding fashion and textile designer.

South African Arts honoured at the National Arts and Culture Awards

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture celebrated South Africa's top creative talent at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) held at Sun City Resort, honouring…

Mongezi Ntukwana

Mongezi Ntukwana, 28, is the founder and CEO of Aziye Productions, an independent theatre company dedicated to creating original South African work that combines artistic…

Zizipho Bam

Zizipho Bam is helping redefine the place of poetry in South Africa's cultural landscape. As a poet, cultural producer and communications strategist, she has built a career that…

Yalezo Njuguna

At 32, Njuguna has built a career around the idea that the creative economy is strongest when artists, entrepreneurs and communities grow together. As an executive producer,…

Kamo Matsoso

At 32, Kamo Matsoso is redefining what it means to build a career in the arts. Equally at home on stage, in the lecture hall and behind the scenes, she has made it her mission to…