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Dignified: Kulani Nkuna reflects on cultural work and the expanding the scope and reach of Culture Review Magazine

The Portfolio: On the beauty and importance of joyous Black gatherings

Expanding the scope and reach of Culture Review magazine during lockdown wasn’t easy, but it was necessary

What’s on: Catch Aubrey Sekhabi’s take on ‘Sophiatown’ at the State Theatre this weekend. (Sanmari Marais)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss the events ranging from gallery exhibitions to music concerts on our weekend gig guide

No rain on the parade: The future of the Dance Umbrella Africa seems bright now that it has a new home and direction. (Photo: Herman Verwey)
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Dance Umbrella finds new home

The South African State Theatre will house Dance Umbrella Africa, which will be funded by the state

Sibisiso Khwinana (right) on the set of ‘Matwetwe’ with his co-lead Tebatso Mashishi. Photo: Supplied.

Curtain closes prematurely on theatre maker Sibusiso Khwinana

He was introduced to us through his on-screen debut as one of the leading actors in ‘Matwetwe’. He died on Friday evening in Arcadia.

Mutiny on the border: Angola plumbs the dark depths of the human rights abuses allegedly committed by the ANC while in exile

Playwright opens file on OR Tambo the dictator

Pushing past fears of creating a critical dialogue of the ANC’s revered leader, a new conversation opens

Kgolo gives an insight into African customs and traditions

Heritage and choice collide in Setswana musical

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Kite festival: Go fly a kite in Cape Town (Mike Hutchings/ Reuters).

For an Arts fix, don’t miss this

Here’s the Arts desk’s suggestions of a few things to do this weekend

Computicket has been accused of using its market power to bully a developmental theatre company that works with schools.

Mighty ticket firm stubs out the little guy

Computicket has been accused of using its market power to bully a developmental theatre company that works with schools.