Arts and culture

Young Khayelitsha musicians jazz with American pianist Nat Adderley Jr

“I love being part of the band because it keeps me busy as a teenager.”

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News | 4 April 2017

I was born blind for a purpose, says East London accordion player

Siphe Mditshane uses his musical talent to teach others

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Brief | 17 March 2017

Cape Town rapper Jitsvinger to tour Netherlands

South African Road Trip: Celebrating Life uses music, dance, poetry and video to show the diversity of life in the Cape

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News | 10 February 2017

Soweto drama group aims to tour National Arts Festival

They perform a play about growing up on township streets

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News | 8 February 2017

The making of the minstrels

How the colourful faces of the Kaapse Klopse are created

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Photo Essay | 3 January 2017

Self-taught artist draws portraits for people at Khayelitsha Mall

Norman Mackolisky says he survives through his art

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News | 18 December 2016

Iziko criticised for using art of murder accused Zwelethu Mthethwa

Artist is on trial for the slaying of sex worker Nokuphila Kumalo

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News | 2 December 2016

Township schoolchildren learn ballroom dancing

50 primary school learners off to Sun City

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Brief | 23 November 2016

Sepedi singer and his homeless Afrikaans helpers

"Rare unity, rare trust," says the performer

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Brief | 22 November 2016

Ballet on the rise in JHB

Children from Alexandra, Soweto, Braamfontein and Hillbrow are being trained in classical dance

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Brief | 15 November 2016

Bridges For Music under construction

Building has commenced on a music academy in Langa

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News | 4 November 2016

Black women should celebrate their hair, says Congolese photographer

Robert Kissolo’s exhibition “Obsession” focuses on hair

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Feature | 19 October 2016

Former prisoners launch marimba band

Sakhulutsha project aims to keep others out of jail

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News | 4 October 2016

Cape Town Opera in legal battle

Singers file Statement of Opposition in Labour Court

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News | 29 September 2016

In photos: Diverse Cape Town celebrates Heritage Day

March through District Six to have it declared heritage site

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Photo Essay | 26 September 2016

Man on mission to make the Khoisan language official

He will walk from PE to Pretoria to present President Zuma with a petition

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News | 26 September 2016