A novelty to South Africans, various green leaf vegetables have over the past few years come to dominate immigrant green market stalls all over the city of Cape Town. The veggies, shunned by many locals, are favoured by many refugees from northern and central African countries.
Ras MiJa
News | 14 April 2014
With parties in full swing out campaigning, some will hire artists and bands to perform at election rallies. GroundUp asked some performers how they will vote, but most wouldn’t disclose, out of fear of being sidelined on various platforms, losing their funding or alienating their audience.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 14 April 2014
Unimportance, Thando Mgqolozana’s latest novel was launched at the Book Lounge, Roeland Street, Cape Town on 11 April.
Thando Mgqolozana
News | 14 April 2014
10 April marks the 21st anniversary of Chris Hani’s murder. His death left a nation wondering what its future would have been like had he lived.
Brent Meersman
News | 10 April 2014
Since partnering up with Da L.E.S, Kiernan Forbes, whose stage name is AKA, has been headlining more gigs now than ever before, not only for his strikingly unconventional Kanye-esqe style and entourage, but mainly for his lyrics.
Zethu Gqola
News | 9 April 2014
Mamela Nyamza started dancing at the age of eight at Zama dance school in Gugulethu in the late 1980s. Today she is a highly acclaimed choreographer and performer.
Pharie Sefali
News | 8 April 2014
Artists are by nature creative, but many struggle to take their talent to the public. A good publicist might be a wise investment.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 7 April 2014
Art came to the streets of Gugulethu at the weekend when the Open Streets Organisation and Maboneng Township Art Experience hosted a march.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 3 April 2014
As the city prepares for the annual Cape Town Jazz Festival on 28 and 29 March, Gugulethu was treated to a preview of what to expect at the event.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 28 March 2014
Two years after eviction from Soko African Market next to Greenmarket Square, former traders say their businesses have collapsed and they are struggling to survive.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 27 March 2014
Seven women from Makhaza, Khayelitsha, are making a living out of their photography. They take pictures with iPhones, upload them on social networks, and sell the images as postcards.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 27 March 2014
A variety of theatre troupes showcased their talents in the streets of Khayelitsha with the first instalment of a new festival. It was a promising start on limited means.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 25 March 2014
Thando Mgqolozana’s literary novel, an otherworldly retelling of the Nativity story, makes a deep, unforgettable impression.
Thando Mgqolozana
News | 24 March 2014
Zethu Gqola went to the Freshlyground performance on Sunday 16 March at De Waal Park. The concert was free, but the experience left her sad and wondering, how free is free?
Zethu Gqola
News | 20 March 2014
It is every artists dream to make a living out of their music. But the process of getting paid royalties can be a challenge for some. Artists and producers are often left asking: how do I register? how do I get paid? GroundUp went looking for answers.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 20 March 2014
In the vein of Can Themba’s short stories about Sophiatown, Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho writes about life in the townships today.
Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho
News | 19 March 2014