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Ponahalo Mojapelo’s decision to have multiple hustles was driven by needing the money as well as wanting to explore her talents. (Wanga Mtlokwa)

Creatives morph to new world

Jobs and careers are changing rapidly and digital content creators are adapting

A seat at the table: Solange will perform at Afropunk 2019

Have fun this festive season

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss this

Independent: All the members of Elaine’s team are no older than 21, because she didn’t want anyone with experience telling her what to do. (Emile Kamanda)

Elaine is in her element

Elaine embodies the girl next door aesthetic in an oversized T-shirt dress and fresh sneakers. Her envy-worthy natural hair sits in an effortless but taut pineapple bun that…

Some of the more popular music-streaming platforms in South Africa include Apple Music, Google Play, Deezer, Tidal and the world’s biggest streaming platform, Spotify. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SA joins digital music mainstream

The demand for music streaming services is growing as digital sales outstrip physical ones

More money in pocket as cost of living falls

Little America is a good first step but …

"In spite of its shortfalls, Little America’s subject matter, look, sound and swift pace are a good introduction to Darkie Fiction’s journey."

Memory: The Caribbean Carnival and J’ouvert street party is held in Brooklyn, New York City. Photo: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images/AFP

On our Lists this week: David Whyte, Brooklyn’s Dirty Masquerade, and Little America

In between working on Friday copy, this is what the team reads, listens to and watches

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

On our Lists this week: Freshwater, Chimurenga, Darkie Fiction and Diana Vreeland

In between working on Friday copy, this is what the team reads, listens to and watches

Yoza Mnyanda: “I just hope that it’s one of the acts that contributes to a more authentic shift in terms of what is considered popular South African music”.

The pop evangelist: ​Yoza Mnyanda

"I don’t really believe in making anything that doesn’t leave you with at least one question. Even if the question is, ‘What on earth was that?"

Celebrating South Africanness: Rapper Katt Daddy and singer Yoza Mnyanda combined their talents to form Darkie Fiction

The delicious sounds of fiction

The musical duo Darkie Fiction produces truly nourishing — truly South African — food for the millennial soul