Gilbert Matthews – a pioneer and a visionary of South African jazz
By Gwen Ansell South Africa has done little to acknowledge the passing of a jazz great and titan of drums, Gilbert Matthews. For Bra Gil, who brought credit to South … Read More
Month: July 2020
The art of fearing Covid on stage
By CityLife Arts Writer A new play that explores humanity’s existential fears due to the threat posed by the rampaging coronavirus is in the making, and will soon light up … Read More
I had a strange feeling walking the streets of Yeoville this week.
By Edward Tsumele Increasingly, each time I pass through Yeoville these days, I somehow feel a sense of discomfort. Yes, over the past 15 years or so, discomfort for visitors … Read More
Yeoville After Dark: A Place of Many Places
By Beth Vale Nightclub cultures can illuminate the social fabric of our cities. Many of our most urgent aspirations and insecurities are laid bare on urban dancefloors. Over the past … Read More
From Venice to Virtual: Strauss & Co’s sale features acclaimed contemporary artists
By CityLife Arts Writer Works by acclaimed artists Wim Botha, William Kentridge, Misheck Masamvu, Athi-Patra Ruga, Penny Siopis and Portia Zvavahera –artists who have all exhibited at the prestigious Venice … Read More
Self-taught photographer Nonzuzo Gxekwa explores identity issues through photography
By Edward Tsumele Often when people come to Maboneng, the gentrified part of Johannesburg inner City, the Eastern side of it, they end up hanging around the busy Fox street … Read More
Albert Luthuli –A legacy on a name-board
By Ismail Mahomed There is a museum, hospital and a political party’s headquarters named after Albert Luthuli. Who is this great man that was known and celebrated more by the … Read More