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There will not be another Maria McCloy

Those who loved her remember a woman who gave everything — to her art, to her city, and to every person lucky enough to have her in their corner

Maria McCloy died of heart failure in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Cultural pioneer Maria McCloy dies at 50

Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit

Killing it: Multimedia artist Nakhane has excelled in a range of creative activities, including music, acting, novel writing and directing a short film

Nakhane is a lot of things — but not a pop star

The acclaimed multimedia artist Nakhane continues to explore the themes that have made them a rare talent across many creative fields

Maverick: South African music sensation Moonchild, born Sanelisiwe Twisha, performed a record-breaking 10 shows at Glastonbury this year, but admits that radio hosts are cautious of her, because she refuses to censor herself on air. Photo: Grace Pickering

Moonchild taking over the world, one festival at a time

Moonchild taking over the world, one festival at a time

Amen: Local musician Zoë Modiga thinks while rankings can be valuable because they are aspirational, they are flawed.

Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?

The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on…

Nakhane and veteran actress Nandi Nyembe on the set of the film B(l)ind the Sacrifice, which is set to hit screens early next year. It was Nakhane’s first foray into writing and directing movies. Photo: Hazel Mphande

Nakhane’s notable journey into movies

After bringing out an album earlier this year, the multi-talented Nakhane has a film in the pipeline

Pulsating: Nakhane says they wanted ‘Bastard Jargon’, which features Raphael Saadiq, Nile Rodgers and Moonchild Sanelly, to make people move and dance. Photo: Alex de Mora

Nakhane comes out dancing

The South African artist describes their new offering ‘Bastard Jargon’ as an existential sex album that exchanges sad for upbeat

What’s your flavour? Whether your tastes run to virtual sex, sixty-nining, or bondage, you don’t have to be cishet or gender nonconforming to enjoy a touch of novelty. (Photos & illustrations: Siphumeze Khundayi and Katia Herrera)

‘Touch: Sex, Sexuality and Sensuality’ — the erotic in action

Full to the point of rupture, Touch still leaves the reader yearning for more

A negotiation: Nakhane, pictured in their garden in London in October, 2021. (Photos: Nakhane)

Nakhane: ‘Why do they care so much?’

The artist Nakhane is fatigued by the idea that lifestyle choices are ‘other people’s business’

Homecoming: After being on tour abroad for two years, Nakhane is gearing up for a three day tour at home (Tarryn Hatchet)
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Nakhane: I have no problem with being pigeonholed as a queer artist.

The artist (pronouns: they/he) spoke to Zaza Hlalethwa about creating new work, temporary migration and coming back home

Power: Nakhane’s second album exemplifies the artist’s fearless vocal presence and innovative sound.

A new life for Nakhane

His second album, ‘You Will Not Die’, like his first, is a clear declaration of where the artist currently is

Tebogo Malope: “I studied on the streets”.

The global messenger: ​Tebogo Malope

"My aim is to take the local story and make it global and give the world an honest portrayal of where I come from."

Writer-musician Nakhane Toure.

All-or-nothing Nakhane’s happy

The multitalented artist, writer and actor is approaching 30 and feels that he is now settling into who he really is