Arts
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Cherry Jazz Festival postponement sparks criticism of provincial arts support
For 16 years, the Cherry Jazz Festival has served as a cornerstone of artistic expression in the province, showcasing an impressive 80 per cent of local talent. The cancellation of this year’s event has prompted criticism of the support provided…
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Free film screening in Cape Town explores South Africa’s colonial past
Three short films interrogating South Africa’s colonial past and legacy of slavery will be screened on Friday 31 October at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town.
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Public Health-vermaaklikheidstoekennings vanjaar groter as ooit tevore
Nadat dit die afgelope vyf jaar op hoofsaaklik hiphop as ‘n genre gefokus het, sal die Paarl se eie vermaaklikheidstoekennings vanjaar ook kunstenaars in die gospelbedryf vereer.
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Poetry anthology is a collection of sharp-edged shards
Not This Tender, a debut poetry anthology by Libyan-born Sarah Uheida, is full of sharp edges.
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Local music producer wins national competition
Anda Macuba, a talented producer from Kariega, won the Mix on the Move: Next Gen 2025 competition, showcasing the artistic potential from South Africa’s smaller towns through dedication and perseverance.
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Matric artists bare their souls in prestigious gallery exhibition
Explore the matric artists’ exhibition in a national gallery where creativity meets courage as students share their souls through art.
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Van kerktoneelspele tot NFTA-benoeming: Dean Marais se droom word waar
Dean Marais van Macassar het 17 jaar geneem om van kerktoneelspele tot ‘n NFTA-benoeming vir sy debuutrol in The Heart is a Muscle te kom
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Eerste kunsteweek in Van Zylsrus: ‘Opwindend vanaf die eerste oomblik’
Die eerste kunsteweek ooit in Van Zylsrus, wat vroeër in Oktober aangebied is, was ‘n ware fees vir skeppendes in die Kalahari-natuurskoon.
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Opera and fun – absolutely!
Opera UCT’s Die Fledermaus is fizzy, flirty and gloriously extra. The cast is young, the staging is proudly Cape Town, and the energy is for everyone — at the Baxter Theatre from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October.
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Old Grey boy makes his professional musical debut in Private Presley
From the classrooms of Grey College in Bloemfontein to the bright lights of Johannesburg’s theatre scene, Logan W. James is proving that with heart, dedication and a dream, anything is possible.
