Arts and culture

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The making of the minstrels

How the colourful faces of the Kaapse Klopse are created

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Photo Essay | 3 January 2017

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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

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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

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Township schoolchildren learn ballroom dancing

50 primary school learners off to Sun City

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Brief | 23 November 2016

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Sepedi singer and his homeless Afrikaans helpers

"Rare unity, rare trust," says the performer

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Brief | 22 November 2016