Africa leads efforts to help ailing Cuba
A Southern African-led initiative is coordinating humanitarian support as the country struggles with shortages and infrastructure collapse
Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in Wakkerstroom
Overlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy
A long road to recognition
Government’s proposed labour reforms could finally extend employee protections to South Africa’s creative workforce but unions warn the real work starts now
When jazz meets classical: Mzansi Chamber Music Collective unveils bold new commission
A daring collaboration between saxophonist Josie McClure, pianist Eugene Joubert and composer Conrad Asman premieres in Benoni with striking originality
Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza
The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian
Mbalula’s ‘bias’ troubles taxi body
The ‘favoured’ South African National Taxi Council has apparently lost members to its rival
Millions of taxpayer’s money disappears down taxi industry’s dark hole
More than R1 billion has been set aside for the taxi recapitalisation scheme yet only 12% of taxis have been scrapped
Young, black artist in a time and a culture
Mbali Tshabalala is exploring the black female experience through collaborative printmaking in a search for a delicate balance
Ruth First remembered 40 years after her death
It is 40 years since Ruth First was assassinated. What would she say about South Africa today?
Exhibitions in three Johannesburg buildings give historical context to city life
Three buildings in the inner city, now transformed into affordable housing units, commemorate their history
