Through interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions, Spotlight Theatre Talk explores the people and processes that bring productions to life
From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading
As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit
A visually arresting, multidisciplinary spectacle challenges both narrative clarity and audience comfort, raising questions about how theatre must evolve for modern spectators
From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations
A legendary Swiss festival meets the Cape Winelands as Montreux launches its first African edition in Franschhoek with global stars and jazz visionaries
Organisers Griffin Shea and Ntokozo Ndlovu speak about how silent reading clubs are transforming South Africa’s book culture
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage
South Africa’s creative sector went into the State of the Nation address with a clear demand: recognition, reform and rescue. What it received was silence. Just days before…
Lack of funds prevent provinces from carrying out their mandate to manage public library services
Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates 50 years and 30 years in music with the Sankofa Heritage Festival, blending heritage, innovation, and generational continuity
SACO’s conference tackles pressing questions: who owns creativity, how can creatives thrive and what does an African-led creative economy look like?
Through Milisuthando, cultural thinker Milisuthando Bongela confronts South Africa’s unfinished healing — reimagining nationhood, belonging and love through deeply personal…
From an engineering degree to over 570 000 followers, Vafa Naraghi reflects on taking a leap of faith into comedy
Rebecca Malope sparked a fire in me as a child. Decades later, I honoured that flame with my first full-band performance
The composer of Mzansi Magic’s Genesis talks faith, sound and storytelling in South Africa’s latest gospel-infused telenovela
