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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
5 of the most stunning sculpture gardens in South Africa
South Africa has some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world, enticing both local and international tourists. The combination of our natural fauna and flora and exceptional fine
Museums beyond walls
When walking across the Hatfield Campus at the University of Pretoria (UP), one does not only pass beautiful historic buildings with noteworthy architectural features, but also a diversity of contemporary
Actor Tobie Cronjé awarded Chancellor’s Medal
South Africa’s “king of farce”, Tobie Cronjé was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal at the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony on 5 September, for his contribution to
U.S. Embassy welcomes Minnesota Orchestra to South Africa
The United States Mission to South Africa was pleased to welcome the Minnesota Orchestra to South Africa, as it embarked on its Music for Mandela tour across the country. As
SAMRO bursaries help almost 100 students to ‘compose their future’
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is paying it forward to nurture the musicians of tomorrow! This year, 99 music students at nine South African public universities will receive
Life Force: The Still Lifes of Irma Stern
As the annual RMB Turbine Art Fair approaches, there’s much to be excited about. An exhibition of still lifes by Irma Stern, however, is already getting people talking. Dave Mann
UJ Arts & Culture’s #METAMORPHOSIS
Drawing inspiration from the theme of #METAMORPHOSIS has seen UJ Arts & Culture plan to change more than its content. The 2018 programme features two new festivals as well as
Luigi Di Sarro – World Disclosure
To commemorate 40 years since the death of Italian artist Luigi Sarro, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Pretoria in collaboration with the Documentation Center for Contemporary Art Research Luigi
Guy Du Toit: Discovering The Object
Discovering the Object refers, in the first place, to the work of Guy du Toit. In the second place, it proposes the book itself as an object to discover.
‘A sickening symbol of sloth’
South African artist Wilhelmina Nell has been awarded the Second Merit Award at the 2017 Absa L’Atelier. Wilhelmina Nell (b.1990) obtained a BA (FA) from the University of Pretoria,
50 years later: Sasol New Signatures
The longest-running South African art competition is celebrating 50 years of existence since it was started by the Association of Arts Pretoria in 1967. 2017 also marks 28 years of
Expect the unexpected
Versatile and exciting young theatre-makers and artists will break new ground and excavate forgotten histories this year in Grahamstown, premiering a number of new works, including a thought-provoking new play
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition 2017 – Be Discovered!
Discovering and promoting South Africa’s artistic talent is at the very heart of Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. Being the longest running competition of its kind in South Africa, Sasol
Seven young scholars awarded SACO scholarship
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has awarded seven scholarships and bursaries for the 2017 academic year. The award sees the allocation of over half a million Rand to supporting
Pierneef in Paradise
Painted by JH Pierneef in 1955, the spectacular A View Across Fisherman’s Cove, Seychelles will be offered at estimates of R2,500,000 – R3,000,000 at Aspire Art Auctions’ Inaugural Cape Auction
Wits Music Concert Series 2017
Wits Theatre & Wits School of Arts – Division of Music – presents their 2017 Music Concert Series! Have a look at the line-up: Wednesday free lunch hour concerts –
Sarafina returns!
Mbongeni Ngema and team have finally gathered to commence previews amid the highly anticipated return of Sarafina at the South African State Theatre (SAST). After sourcing talent from across Gauteng,