Arts and culture

Artists accuse by-law of stifling cultural life in Cape Town

“Only those with significant financial resources are able to comply fairly easily with the bylaw process”

By

News | 31 July 2019

Township youths build exquisite sculpture

It doesn’t make all the violence stop but it reminds people that there is beauty in the world, says volunteer

By

Photo Essay | 12 July 2019

Facebook post sparks row over human remains in Green Point

Construction project halted

By

News | 4 June 2019

Lubabalo Kondlo is the world draughts champion, but he is struggling to make ends meet

He is on a mission to popularise the game in South Africa

By

Feature | 9 May 2019

Athlone arts hub shuts its doors

Closure follows collapse of Catholic Welfare and Development

By

Brief | 24 April 2019

Cape Town’s iconic murals

The city has beautiful public art depicting the life and ideals of its residents

Text by . Photos by .

Photo Essay | 14 March 2019

Mural tells the story of the Siyangena informal settlement

A wall that could have been a barrier has connected a community

By

News | 5 February 2019

Grade 10 learner sells his paintings to pay for school

Innocent Mukanyima wants to finish school before becoming a professional artist

By

News | 31 January 2019