Annual Spier Light Art is back with opening night performances!
The popular annual Spier Light Art will be presented again from 8 December 2019 to 19 January 2020. Each night, visitors will experience a dazzling array of light and sound
South African-animated film nominated for International Emmy
South Africa is having a good year at the International Emmys: first The River was nominated for best Telenovela and now Zog, animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish for the
Freshlyground goes back to where it all started
Join us for a very special evening, celebrating 17 years of award-winning music making, at an intimate farewell before Freshlyground goes on an extended break. Zolani Mahola is launching a
Angela Gheorghiu releases her solo album ‘Plaisir d’amour’
25 years after her debut recording with Decca Classics, celebrated soprano Angela Gheorghiu releases her solo album Plaisir d’amour on 15 November 2019. The 23-track album features rare and classic
Bongani Tembe: 25 years at the helm of the KZN Phil and so much more!
It is a time for celebration! For the past 25 years, as Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Bongani Tembe has been extremely successful in leading the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra –
Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights and night market: A treat for all ages
The brand-new, annual Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights will feature a delightful collection of illuminated life-size animal characters offering classical, harmonious entertainment, food and craft night market at the Joburg
An exhibition of ceramics by Clementina van der Walt
Preview: Friday 15 November 2019 from 10:00 to 17:00Opening: Saturday 16 November 2019 from 10:00 to 17:00Closing: Wednesday 15 January 2020There will be an opening address by Clementina van der
‘Re-Awakening’ | A new solo exhibition by Buhle Nkalashe
Buhle Nkalashe is an independent, full-time visual artist from Khayelitsha who will be holding his second solo exhibition, Re-Awakening, at the Youngblood-Africa Gallery on Bree Street, Cape Town, from Thursday
Casta Diva presents ‘Concert of Dreams’
Opera is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful forms of emotion transformed into music. In each aria, you feel and hear the joy, love, madness, anger, sadness – any emotion
The Marimba Workshop | Interactive team building sessions
The Marimba Workshop is one of the leading manufacturers of African Marimbas both locally and internationally. With over 25 year of experience in the music industry the company has built up an invaluable
The 5 artists changing the face of the creative industry
This November sees five of South Africa’s most innovative and talented artistic individuals being awarded one of the country’s most sought-after arts prizes. Jefferson Tshabalala, Sisonke Xonti, Lulu Mlangeni, Blessing
Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project comes to South Africa
In just a few months, cellist Yo-Yo Ma makes his long-awaited South African debut at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. On Saturday, 8 February at 19:00, Mr Ma will perform Johann Sebastian
The year of looking back to move forward
Following the success of Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro at Joburg Theatre, Vuyani Dance Theatre returns to Johannesburg for the annual Vuyani Week to close off their twentieth-anniversary celebrations. Newtown-based
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. in Joburg
For the first time at Peoples Theatre, the magic of one of the all-time favourite films Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. comes alive on stage in spectacular fashion. Take a
African Robots
African Robots is a project initiated by Ralph Borland to intervene in street ‘wire art’ production in Southern Africa. It brings DIY electronics knowhow and cheap components to produce interactive
Joburg Ballet School and Satellite Schools
Joburg Ballet believes in nurturing new talent, regardless of background or location. As part of World Ballet Day celebrations, Joburg Ballet interviews esteemed class teacher Thabang Mabaso and takes a
‘We are what we speak’
In 2016, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages and envisaged that actions taken during this year will generate
Toxic masculinity & the trauma of South Africa’s past
Moffie, which Variety has described as Oliver Hermanus’ ‘masterpiece’, is based on the memoir of the same name by Andre-Carl van der Merwe, with screenplay by Hermanus and Jack Sidey.
Nkhensani Rihlampfu: Journeying into bronze
2019 has been an incredible year for Nkhensani Rihlampfu, whose first solo exhibition Cognition was presented by M Studio Community in March. July saw his The Land Intercessors installed throughout
Joburg Film Festival showcases worldwide talent
The Joburg Film Festival is set to showcase the finest films from more than 16 countries across Africa and around the world. It runs from 19 to 24 November 2019
Book Reviews: Deceit, life’s battles, and suspense
Liar | By Ayelet Gundar-Goshen | Publisher: Pushkin Press | ISBN: 9781782273844Nofar is just an average teenage girl. So average, she’s almost invisible. Serving customers ice cream all summer long,
Telling authentic stories in South Africa’s premier film destination
Navigating the film and television industry in South Africa is no easy task. Through the work of the Gauteng Film Commission, however, emerging and established filmmakers alike are receiving the
The tortoise and the hare
Constant & Cultural is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, a journalist, radio presenter, business leader and champion of the arts. In his mostly brilliant podcast series, Revisionist History, author
Social Impact Arts Prize | In search of world-changing ideas
The Social Impact Arts Prize is a new art prize with a focus on social impact (education, employment, community, environment, technology and direct arts) that has a direct, measurable effect
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Wednesdays and Thursdays (and even some Fridays) with The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium in Parktown. Their Spring Season starts on 23 October 2019, with four incredible concerts
Zolani Mahola to star in her first solo theatre production
Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground fame is set to enlighten, entertain and incite audiences in her one-woman show, The One Who Sings (from the Xhosa “Lo Uculayo”) at the Baxter Theatre