Arts and culture
Khayelitsha Afrosoul singer: Cape Town offers little opportunity for growth
Thembi Kim Mamputa’s first released single is a trip down memory lane that reflects back fondly to her childhood and recalls “good times and growth.”
Dumisani Dabidini
News | 25 April 2014
Where to for Cape Town Pride?
At a meeting on 12 April convened by Ikasi Pride, members of a divided gay and lesbian community discussed the future of gay pride in the city, its steady depoliticisation, its lack of community outreach and its image problem.
Brent Meersman
Opinion | 15 April 2014
Zimbabweans introduce South Africans to new greens
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
Musos keep their ballots secret
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: an extract from Thando Mgqolozana’s latest novel
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
Hani’s murder: an attempt to assassinate a country’s future
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
Big year for Aka and Da L.E.S
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: dancing in Singapore, Cairo and Berlin
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 and publicists making media synergy
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