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‘There are no barriers in the music’: The Savoy Ellingtons and H.B. Barnum
Legendary arranger H.B. Barnum and The Savoy Ellingtons reflect on their debut South African performance at the Cradle of Humankind, Duke Ellington's legacy, and the unifying…
Blackdoor experience: The only door that matters
BlackDoor Experience returns to Bloemfontein for its fourth edition this festive season, presenting the Charity Golf Day and flagship music festival at the Rose Garden.
Mahershala Ali wrestles with faith and violence
Mahershala Ali delivers a captivating performance in Bassam Tariq's slow-burn thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, balancing hired violence with the domestic demands of…
Mono T brings ‘Bashanyana’ back to the dance floor
Producer Mono T reflects on the lasting legacy of his 2010 dance anthem 'Bashanyana' with DJ Maphorisa, as he reinterprets the Afro Tech classic alongside a new generation of…
Mlindo The Vocalist finds strength in faith
Mlindo The Vocalist reflects on his career struggles, spiritual growth, and his new gospel collaboration with Duduza Serenade ahead of his album Inhlawulo.
Imran Hamdulay pieces together another family story
Following the acclaimed international run of 'The Heart is a Muscle', South African filmmaker Imran Hamdulay returns to direct 'Pieces', an intimate sophomore feature exploring…
Why I couldn’t stop thinking about ‘Is God Is’
Aleshea Harris's adaptation of Is God Is offers an ambitious, visually striking allegory on generational trauma, even if its revenge-thriller plot falls short of greatness.
‘Black Gold’ finds a second life on Netflix
After being pulled from the air when BET Africa left DStv, hit South African drama series Black Gold has found new life on Netflix, quickly climbing to the number-one spot in the…
Gig Guide: Le Xhosa Nostra presents Umcimbi waseRhawutini, LEGO takes over Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton
Explore top events across Gauteng, featuring Le Xhosa Nostra's cultural celebration in Fourways, an exclusive Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton, and Brickfair at Menlyn Park.
Professor is still telling our stories
Kwaito legend Professor reflects on over a decade in the music industry, his latest single 'Iskoqokoqo', and the enduring power of township storytelling in a changing digital…
Miss South Africa 2026 finale tickets on sale as Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD join line-up
Tickets are now on sale for the Miss South Africa 2026 finale at the Sandton Convention Centre, featuring live performances by the Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD.
Thami Dish is still making room for queer voices
Almost two decades since founding the Feather Awards, Thami Dish Willis reflects on the journey from knocking on doors for sponsorship to building an enduring institution…
Sisonke Xonti finds his way back to the light
Acclaimed saxophonist Sisonke Xonti reflects on fatherhood, family loss, and finding resilience as he returns with his third studio album, uKholo.
An African city takes centre stage at this year’s Reel to Reality Film Festival
Returning for its sixth edition across Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Reel to Reality Film Festival explores 'An African City' with a bold lineup of screenings, retrospectives,…
Langa Mavuso is on the other side of grief
Marking a decade in music, award-winning singer Langa Mavuso releases ‘Therapy: The Other Side’, shifting from mourning and heartbreak to joy, abundance, and theatrical stagecraft.