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Mzansi marvel makes it big

Debbie Berman set her sights high on Hollywood and her tenacity has paid off with ‘Black Panther’

Stocktaking: Ezra Mabengeza plays the part of John Kepe, around whom a legend arose in the Somerset East area between the 1920s and 1950s

Qubeka sews it up in Toronto

His latest film is a South African Western based on John Kepe, ‘the Samson of Boschberg’

A wound that has yet to heal: Haroon Gunn-Salie’s Senzenina is showing at a gallery in New York

Artist tells what we have done

A US museum has given Gunn-Salie the chance to realise an idea and take the message to the world

Pearl Thusi in ‘Quantico’

​Pearl Thusi and Priyanka Chopra put ‘Quantico’ at the forefront of a changing US entertainment industry

The SA star is one of many international actors in the CIA drama, reflecting the start of a revolution in North American storytelling.

Ageing before our eyes: Boyhood follows the life of Mason

Boyhood tracks Ellar Coltrane’s coming of age

"In making Boyhood, Richard Linklater truly has created something never before seen in a fiction feature film," writes Nadia Neophytou.

Joyce Hlatshwayo

Vanderbilt: The Holy Grail of cuisine

Steered by South Africans, the Nordic food hall at New York’s Grand Central Station will have a coffee bar, sandwich shop, cocktail bar and brasserie.

Innovation key in the battle for foodie market share

Cronuts, crumbnuts, ramen burgers and wine milkshakes are giving chefs the edge when it comes to attracting the interest of food enthusiasts.

Clive Stillerman

‘Empire of dirt’: You can have it all

Through his father Clive, Ben Stillerman delves into the relationship between the efforts we put into our work and our private lives.

Hugh Masekela gets real about knowing your roots

Hugh Masekela – 75 and counting

As Hugh Masekela celebrated his milestone birthday with two shows in New York, it’s clear the legendary trumpeter isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Sharlto Copley in Spike Lees’s Oldboy.

A Spike in Copley’s Hollywood career

Spike Lee saw Sharlto Copley in District 9 and said "Who is this guy? I want to work with him.".

Spoilt for choice at the Oscars

With so many good films in competition, it’s difficult to predict winners at this year’s Academy Awards.

The cast and crew of ‘Dear White People’ at the Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Film Festival: A taste of what’s to come

The 30th Sundance Film Festival has seen both pop stars and politicians make appearances, while in the background distribution deals are made.

’12 Years a Slave’: Neglected tale of slavery gets Oscar boost

Critics are predicting great things for "12 Years a Slave", Steve McQueen’s film based on a 160-year-old slave narrative penned by Solomon Northup.

Mozart of Madras puts his talent on show

Nadia Neophytou

The little-known Austrian basterd who steals the show

Austrian actor Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of the multilingual murderer earned him best actor at the Cannes Film Festival.

In pursuit of perfection

Nadia Neophytou speaks to Will Smith about his departure from big-budget blockbusters.

Hitting the high note

Vusi Mahlasela, Simphiwe Dana and Siphokazi Maraqana vie for the big one at this year’s South African Music Awards ceremony, writes Nadia Neophytou.

Quest for bums on seats

The issue of audience development was hotly debated at Sithengi, writes Nadia Neophytou.

Moving on a fine line

”You can’t deny death, you can’t fear it. I’m sure God has a better place for us, if you’re a believer.” Lebo Mathosa tells Nadia Neophytou what she learnt from Brenda Fassie’s…

Hitting the high notes

Struan Douglas In the beginning there was sound. Sound was supreme – bringing people together and allowing them to journey within a deep meditation. Sound was the unifier – the…