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Soft Life: Inside Decorex Africa’s most intimate theme yet
At Decorex Africa 2026, soft life shifts from aesthetic trend to cultural enquiry, asking how design can hold space for rest, identity and a more intentional way of living
Thando Mama steals the spotlight at Spier Light Art Festival
A twilight visit to Spier Light Art unfolds into a layered reflection, as two voices capture the power, intimacy and meaning of contemporary South African art
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
Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival Weekend
Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.
Queen of comedy in the Mother City
Celeste Ntuli turns personal roasts, faith and fearless storytelling into a must-see comedy experience as she takes her hit show to Cape Town
Diary: Freshlyground and Manana at Kirstenbosch Gardens; Cats at Teatro Montecasino; and Cape Wine Auction at Nederburg Wine Estate
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Gig Guide: Scorpion Kings to perform at Piano People SA debut, Made In Jozi NYE Festival with Shekinah & DJ Kent, WAV Festival redefining R&B and Soul, Gunna & Majid Jordan back in SA for Milk + Cookies Festival
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Diary: Emotions of the Sun at Youngblood Gallery; Mayibuye iAfrika at the State Theatre; Gagasi FM Beach Fest in Durban; Makhelwane Festival in Soweto; Brett Murray at Norval Foundation
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Diary: We The 99 People’s Summit; Universe on stage in Cape Town; Mosax at the the Reef Hotel
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Diary: Africa Is Not a Jungle, ACCES Music Conference and Red Bull Flugtag
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Diary: Colonial history films, Jazz Jol, Pride Parade and Music in the Gardens
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Diary: Heritage Day at Zeitz MOCAA, Friends of Feya Faku in Durban, Poetry at Market Theatre
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Diary: Cape Town Photography Festival, Folklore Festival, Basha Uhuru Festival,
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Diary: Mandisi Dyantyis goes symphonic with the Cape Town Philharmonic, Lumanyano Mzi debuts Ithemba Elitsha at The Basement, Riaad Moosa brings What’s the Point? to Durban.
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Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny
Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits