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Social media sensation: The documentary Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within tells the story of Masaka Kids Africana, a bustling home for more than 30
orphaned children. Picture: Supplied

Top binge entertainment picks

From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season

Drawing our stories: Animation series Spien, by Gladwin Stellenberg

What is pulling the plug on digital arts in South Africa?

he demand for digital products rose during lockdown but there have been challenges meeting it

Artist David Phume at his home/lab in Bryanston. (Photo Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The Portfolio: David Phume

Animator, roboticist and artist David Phume is on a mission to show that technology is not just for the geniuses in Silicon Valley

Dada Khanyisa gets ready for their first solo exhibition at home in Johannesburg. (Paul Botes)
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Nakanjani, Dada Khanyisa’s got a good feeling

Artist Dada Khanyisa on responding to the opportunities that their practice offers them, by all means necessary

Numerai’s beautifully animated videos explain complex mechanics and concepts with ease

So much to give

Present Tense

Stephen McGowan has been held hostage in Mali since 2011. This picture was taken shortly before he was abducted.

The mystical everyday

The world is hilariously strange yet beautifully familiar in Jonas Lekganyane’s animated series

Da Silva (second from the right) was president from 2003 to 2011. He was imprisoned for corruption but one court ordered his release, only to have it quashed by another court.(Vanderlei Almeida/AFP)

Local animation shows it’s quick on the draw at film fest

South Africa’s animation industry is gaining global traction, thanks to showcases such as the Cape Town International Animation Festival.

South Korea’s Pororo penguin takes flight worldwide

South Korean animator Choi Jong-Il knew he had a hit on his hands when Pororo the penguin hopped on to TV screens back in 2003.

Animation gives news a facelift

Animation gives news a facelift

Pan-Asian firm Next Media never lets the absence of visuals get in the way of a good story.

I wanna be bad

I wanna be bad

"The superhero movie will never be the same," trumpets the poster for <em>Megamind</em>.

Wallace and Gromit give hope to Cape Town youths

Wallace and Gromit are taking on their most ambitious adventure yet: bringing animation skills to one of South Africa’s most violent townships.

The truth, exaggerated

Why have not very many people heard of Nanda Soobben? Niren Tolsi reports.