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Actor, comedian, playwright and television presenter Soli Philander has died at the age of 65 after battling cancer.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER SOUTH AFRICA

Soli Philander, beloved South African entertainer and storyteller, dies at 65

The actor, comedian, playwright and presenter leaves a legacy of humour, storytelling and decades of work across theatre, television and radio

  • Kibo Ngowi
3 min read
Common thread: Celeste Ntuli doesn’t change her material for audiences in different cities because she finds that South African audiences share similar experiences and humour. Photo: Supplied
BRENDA FASSIE HOMAGE

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

  • Busi Lethole
8 min read
Life re-engineered: Comedian Vafa Naraghi, who hails from Mahikeng in North West, is about to embark on his first solo national tour, titled Becoming South African. Photo: Man Magazine South Africa
ARTS AND CULTURE

‘This Is the most alive I’ve felt: Vafa Naraghi on language, laughter and the journey of belonging

From an engineering degree to over 570 000 followers, Vafa Naraghi reflects on taking a leap of faith into comedy

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
6 min read
On stage: Dr Sibusiso Mashiloane will be performing tracks from ISIGQI — Live at the bird’s eye. Photo: Siya Meyiwa
AFRICAN POETS

Diary: Sibusiso Mashiloane on tour; Poetry Africa Festival; Ultimate Braai Festival

Your essential dose of art and culture

  • Kibo Ngowi
2 min read
New hope: Lumanyano ‘Mzi’ Bizana will be performing in Cape Town after a stint abroad. Photo: Henry Schulz
CAPE TOWN EVENTS

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.

Your essential dose of art and culture

  • Kibo Ngowi
2 min read