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
Maria McCloy made Johannesburg feel possible
Friends, creatives and a city in mourning gathered to celebrate the woman who helped shape how Johannesburg saw itself after 1994.
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
A loud, proud and passionate farewell to Kitchener’s
Happiness mixed with woe was the order of the day as the cultural landmark closed down
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One-armed bandit on deck
Pity is not a word you’d associate with top DJ and producer Black Coffee. When we met he was about to fly off to a gig in Greece.
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Local fashion takes flight
Writer Adam Levin tells Maria McCloy about his plans to showcase South Africa at London Fashion Week.
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Lebo Mathosa passes to a higher plane
The name of the late kwaito trailblazer will remain embedded in musical history, writes Maria McCloy.
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African spice
Inspired by President Thabo Mbeki’s vision for the African renaissance, Metro FM has decided to celebrate its 20th birthday by adding pan-African spice to its programming mix. Maria McCloy reports.
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Another lakeside attraction
The annual Lake of the Stars festival is bringing international flair to Malawi’s palm-fringed shores. Maria McCloy speaks to event promoter Will Jameson.
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The youth immortalised
Trailblazer Neo Ntsoma is leading the way for local women photographers, writes Maria McCloy.
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Devoted to the dance floor
The music industry is in a state of remix — and Hugh Masekela is the latest convert, writes Maria McCloy.
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Just another Sama night
The awards have become too similar to all the others, writes Maria McCloy.