The Human Library | No one bears witness for the witness
Literary Landscapes is a monthly column by Indra Wussow, a writer, translator and director of the Sylt Foundation. It is a Saturday afternoon when I take part in my first Human Library event.
New Daughters of Africa: An international anthology of writing by women of African descent
Edited by Margaret Busby | Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers | ISBN: 9781868429844 Showcasing the work of more than 200 women writers of African descent, this major international collection celebrates their
Romance: The piano music of Clara Schumann
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason has debuted at the top of the UK Official Classical Artist Chart with her album Romance, which is devoted to the music of Clara Schumann, born 200
Joburg Ballet’s Giselle – breathtaking, unforgettable beauty
After an absence of three-and-a-half years, Giselle, the most sublime of all romantic ballets, returns to the stage of Joburg Theatre when Joburg Ballet presents a season of ten performances
Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro returns to Johannesburg
Vuyani Dance Theatre’s Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro returns to Johannesburg for a ten-day season at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from 5 September until 15 September 2019. Accompanied by
Behind the scenes with the Cion team
Siyandiswa Dokoda, production and marketing manager for Vuyani Dance Theatre, spoke to Gregory Maqoma, Oliver Hauser and Nhlanhla Mahlangu about the upcoming amplified season of Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro
Encore: Gabrielle Goliath
‘I am an artist and it has been my privilege to present my work in a range of contexts here in South Africa and internationally,’ says Gabrielle Goliath. ‘I feel
Book Reviews
The Dragon Lady | By Louisa Treger | Publisher: Bloomsbury Caravel | ISBN: 9781448217458 ‘A daring blend of romance, crime and history, and an intelligent exposé of the inherent injustice
Cultural expression captured in sculpted clay: a personal view
Every year, DITSONG: Museums of South Africa (DMSA) celebrates women in the arts during the month of August. What follows is a personal reflection by Corine Meyer, curator of the
Rorke’s Drift Art and Craft Centre: the remarkable legacy of the potter Dinah Molefe
Every year, DITSONG: Museums of South Africa (DMSA) celebrates women in the arts during the month of August. What follows is a personal reflection by Corine Meyer, curator of the
‘A beautiful place to come home to and to stay after a busy week at work’
The above statement was made by a Casta Diva Boutique Hotel guest. Nestled on the northern side of the Magaliesberg mountain, at this beautiful place, guests are hardly ever disappointed.
Two South African tenors present Spanish and Italian treasures
Casta Diva presents two amazingly talented, devoted and aspiring young tenors, Ndima Richard Ndzombane and Kagiso Boroko. They will be taking you on a musical tour of various musical treasures,
Fak’ugesi 2019 | Africa’s Best Digital Innovation Festival
From 30 August to 8 September 2019, the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival will return to Johannesburg to explore and celebrate technology and creativity by Africans for Africa. Fak’ugesi –
South African virtuoso to perform with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
On 4 and 5 September 2019, internationally acclaimed South African concert pianist Megan-Geoffrey Prins will join the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Lykele Temmingh. Praised for his technical
Creating a reading culture
The South African publishing industry is considered among the best in Africa – but we still have much to achieve. With National Book Week turning ten this September, and in
Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo / You Strike A Woman, You Strike A Rock
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Ashraf Johaardien, an award-winning playwright, performer and producer. He is the CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), and a PhD candidate with the Unit for
Powerful and potent
Tammy Greer is a writer and the editor of Creative Feel. When we started planning the content for this August issue, the Creative Feel team, which is mostly female, sat down
Strength to strength with Anastasia Pather
Dave Mann is an editor and award-winning arts journalist. Back in 2013, if you were to drive along Johannesburg’s M1 freeway you might have seen a custom-designed billboard that posed
NAC today: Women lead into the future
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton once said that ‘women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world’. This, of course, is no understatement considering how women
The art of women
This month sees the celebration of National Women’s Day on 9 August, ushering in a month-long opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and the important role that women of all races
Craft: the new luxury
In celebration of Women’s Month this August, Creative Feel spoke to one of the South African ceramics industry’s most respected creators and businesswomen, Kim Sacks. Pottery and ceramics are part
Hitting the high notes with SAMRO
Meet the next generation of home-grown musical heroes – twelve unique vocalists the SAMRO Foundation believes have the promise and potential to rise to the top. Rarely do we see
Crocheted flowers by Projekt
Crocheted flowers by Projekt, photographed inside the Kim Sacks Gallery. PHOTO Leigh Forrest Peta Becker brings an offbeat sensibility and independent creative vision to the work produced by her handmade-goods
Drama for Life and Swedish national theatre Unga Klara to partner at cutting-edge conference and festival
Audiences will experience the power of performance this August when Drama for Life’s full-time professional theatre company and the internationally acclaimed Swedish national theatre Unga Klara join creative forces at
The Old Man and the Sea to show at The Fugard Theatre
Following their highly successful run with The Snow Goose at The Fugard Theatre earlier this year, local theatre gem Contagious Theatre is excited to be returning with their interpretation of
We will all miss… David Koloane
Creative Feel joins the artists, staff and board of Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in mourning the passing of Dr David Koloane, known affectionately to many as Bra Da, at his