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
By CityLife Arts Writer The Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s longest-running art competition, is delighted to open its call for entries for the 2026 edition, marking 64 … Read More
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor Writer and wellness expert Marilise de Villiers Basson, has published two books that car strong message of healing for those that find themselves embroiled in … Read More
By City Life Arts Writer Do you ever wish you could find a quiet, uncluttered space in which to write about faraway places and beautiful feelings? MusawenkosiKhanyile is an award-winning … Read More
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor The play does not hold back. Created at the intersection of poetry and a play, it digs deep into the blues experienced by boys who … Read More
Savanna Serves South Africa’s Festival of Comedy, coming September 2026, with a roster ready to rally a nation. By CityLife Arts Writer There is a new comedy Festival with a … Read More
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor Since the news broke out last week that Nigerian British actress Cynthia Erivo, instead of a South African actress, has snatched the coveted role of … Read More
Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Harvard University When the announcement of Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi’s latest novel Dream Count was made, it was regarded as a major event in African literature. The internationally celebrated … Read More
