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Muneyi, Calvin Ratladi, among 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners
Limpopo-born musician Muneyi shines among the six recipients of the prestigious 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, celebrating creativity and cultural heritage.
From threads to faces: how the yarn make-up challenge is knitting up TikTok fame
Explore how artists are using yarn to create stunning looks that blend makeup artistry with textile creativity.
Kendrick Lamar, Kai Cenat and Selina Gomez score nominations at the 2025 Webby Awards
Discover the leading contenders and the exciting new creator categories introduced this year.
Repainting the canvas: The artists shaping Africa’s creative future
The South African art scene is undergoing a bold transformation, led by artists who refuse to conform. Samantha Maseko and Lwando Dlamini are at the forefront, using their work to explore identity, resilience, and power. Their art is more than just visual—it’s a statement, a challenge to the status quo, and a declaration of ownership over Africa’s creative future.
Get ready for music and mayhem as Durban gears up for the weekend
Durban is buzzing with events this weekend.
WATCH: How netizens around the world were ecstatic about short-lived US TikTok ban
TikTok users globally were excited and happy that TikTok was banned in the US, many shared funny and hilarious videos reacting to the ban, while others participated in the celebrations by commenting and reposting the videos. However the happiness and excitement was short-lived as the TikTok ban was lifted after 14-hours.
How Charles Dickens invented modern Christmas traditions
This man might have been the real-life Father Christmas.
Thebe Magugu's ‘Magugu F. C’: a unique take on soccer fashion
Internationally acclaimed designer Thebe Magugu unveils his latest collection of stylish soccer jerseys, showcasing creativity and innovation in fashion.
Fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi celebrates new collaboration
Lukhanyo Mdingi celebrates his inclusion in Don Julio's Artist Residency, showcasing the vibrant fusion of South African and Mexican cultures through art, music and fashion.
Entries now open for 12th Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards
This year the awards have added two new categories: Winners’ Choice Award and Innovative Comedy Performance Award.
Black Coffee to host music conference and exhibition ‘An Honest Conversation with Black Coffee’
The event is called ‘An Honest Conversation with Black Coffee’, and will spotlight emerging innovations and disseminate critical industry insights and expertise.
Exploring the artistic world of Ange Madame's self-titled album
South African musician Ange Madame has launched a self-titled album that blends R&B, disco and more, while challenging societal norms through their unique expression.
South African literary icon Rayda Jacobs dies at 77, remembered for her impact
Rayda Jacobs, the celebrated South African author and filmmaker, has passed away at 77, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature that challenged societal norms and inspired many
Battle for creativity: Ramaphosa refuses to sign two bills, calls for constitutional review
Artists and copyright specialists have continuously opposed the copyright bill, claiming that it violated their right to trade and their property rights.
Relebogile Mabotja’s crowning moment has been 20 years in the making as she bags 18th SAFTAs executive producer gig
From winning South African Film and Television Award for Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale to producing the prestigious awards.
Lukhanyo Mdingi and Maxhosa Africa make the prestigious Business of Fashion 500 list
Lukhanyo Mdingi and Maxhosa Africa are among the South African creatives recognised on the BoF 500 List, celebrating their contributions to the global fashion industry.
Critical analysis for a safe collaboration
Engineers and artists worked collaboratively on the same capacity and the result was a phenomenal and successful exhibition in New York and Japan, the showcase was explorative and experimental.
Inside the star-studded Another Zero spring soirée in Sandton
The cool kids of Golliwood sure do love a good soiree and now that spring has sprung, people are outside even on a Sunday.
KZNSA Gallery rallies community to sustain creative growth
The gallery is also seeking new partnerships and developing strategies to expand its reach. ‘‘Our focus now is on securing the necessary funds to continue supporting the creative community and offering spaces for artistic growth,’’ said Shaw.
Artists and coffee brand collaborate to celebrate South African heritage
This Heritage Month, four artists use their talent to express their love for their country and what it means to be a South African.
FNB Art Joburg 2024: Showcasing 100+ artists and cutting-edge African art
Nigerian-based gallery, 16x16, will be showcasing an exhibition titled ‘Synthetic Dreams; A photography series by Bubu Ogisi and Tamibe Bourdane’.
WATCH: Content creator goes viral for making Savanna from scratch
A content creator based in Germany has gone viral for her home-made Savanna recipe.
Collaboration to support the next generation of creative talent in SA
A total of 15 applicants will be chosen for a paid internship of R3000 each, after which they will be given the chance to work at this year’s awards show, on August 10.
Who, when and why? Gayton McKenzie says artists and sports people paid by his department will be revealed
The time where only a select connected few benefit from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is over according to Minister Gayton McKenzie.
‘The Watchers’ is eerie but it fails to make a lasting impression
The horror explores themes of identity and the primal fear of being held captive and watched.