CityLife Arts is a specialist arts publication that focuses on visual art, theatre and literature.
By Edward Tsumele There was a time in art history in South Africa whereby both adults and children would go to a museum and immerse themselves in viewing art, often … Read More
The smooth sound of the piano arrangement by Mnana, booming voice of Ramapolekeng, and the masterful percussion rhythm, created by Makhene, melted into each other seamlessly, before exploding outwards, spreading … Read More
29–30 August 2026 By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS EditorMain Pic: Sara Hallat, Representative from Motherland Coffee Company and artist Usher Sejarin We first congregated at 223 Creative Hub in Johannesburg, where … Read More
The Sankayi concert, 20-21 August, 2026, is important for several reasons, one of which, is the fact that it marks the resurgence of live jazz venues around Johannesburg, after the … Read More
However, the organisation that skills youth in technical production skills for producing live events, says it is not whether or not they got approved for funding, but getting allocated less … Read More
In this latest dispute, Parliament has requested a formal report from the National Lotteries Commission about the delay in resolving the dispute. By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor The dispute, long … Read More
The legend leaves behind a rich archive of his contribution to the evolution of South African culture over the years, starting from as early as the 1950s to date. By … Read More
The launch of Dolly Rathebe, The Daughters of Nandi and Queen Nozidiya Mother of Zulu!, on Saturday, at Book Circle Capital in Melville, was as informative about South Africa’scultural history … Read More
