South African Artists
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Mandy Johnston burns art to rekindle lost traditions
The Joburg-born artist’s latest exhibition uses burning steel wool sculptures and ash paintings to explore ritual, transformation and the transitions that shape our lives
Outside the white cube, art learns to breathe again
A group exhibition in North West challenged institutional norms, inviting artists and audiences to rethink experimentation, community and artistic freedom
Vusi Mahlasela has never stopped singing for change
South Africa’s most beloved troubadour on new music, staying rooted in Mamelodi and why peace is worth singing about
Mamela Nyamza’s global triumph, ‘Hatched Ensemble’, comes home for two nights only
Internationally celebrated dancer Mamela Nyamza returns home with two powerful productions interrogating identity, colonial legacies and belonging through bold, deconstructed…
Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni Shines in Sierra’s Gold, Wins Best Actress
In a triumphant comeback, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni captivates audiences and critics alike, winning Best Actress for her raw and magnetic performance in Sierra’s Gold
Manana and the art of trusting the process
Fresh off his Standard Bank Young Artist win, Manana reflects on growth, collaboration and creating space for alternative sound in South Africa
Back to love: Judith Sephuma on legacy, music and the long road home
From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build
Zee Nxumalo isn’t chasing depth — she’s living it
At 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self
Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair announces its 2026 prize winners, spotlighting artists whose practices are reshaping contemporary conversations around material, image and digital…
Sona 2026 leaves the creative sector behind
South Africa’s creative sector went into the State of the Nation address with a clear demand: recognition, reform and rescue. What it received was silence. Just days before…
“Live is the last real thing”: Manana enters a warmer era
With live instruments and honest energy, Manana proves the stage is still where music tells the truth
From healing to victory
In this candid conversation, Lady Zamar opens up about the making of ‘Emperor Eclipse’, her creative process and what life after healing means to her
Pearl Thusi: A daughter’s offering
A cinematic Afrosoul offering, Sodwa captures Pearl Thusi’s journey into music through nostalgia, collaboration and deep emotional clarity
The cost of creativity
South African artists keep dying poor while their work enriches others. The Copyright Amendment Bill could finally change that – if it ever becomes law
Typos & change: Jonathan Schultz and the alchemy of identity
In his latest body of work, Johnathan Schultz trades spectacle for soul, reimagining gold as a vessel for memory, resilience and identity