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The death of a public museum in South Africa and the emergence of a privately owned museum

The historic novel Dancing The Death Drill by Fred Khumalo takes to the stage at Joburg Theatre opening on Friday

New literary voice, an attorney Dyondzo Kwinika wins inaugural DALRO Can Themba Merit Award Short Story Competition

Inspired by Ray Hartley’s book on Cyril Ramaphosa Path to Power, a writer claims that the ANC is here to stay

Art fair attracts huge young crowd, but the question is, why is the appetite to collect art not huge among them?

South African Roadies Association approaches the courts filing a supplementary affidavit asking the court to declare current National Arts Council board irregularly appointed

Academic researcher Professor Neelika Jayawardane, lauds the work of young photographers from Thokoza

We held our breath, and then the winner of Sasol New Signatures is Juandré van Eck 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Month: August 2020

Excavating hidden and forgotten pasts with sound
Opinion

Excavating hidden and forgotten pasts with sound

August 31, 2020

For people and communities whose pasts have been erased or denied historical documentation, sound presents a rich potential for rediscovering them. Sound has been used effectively in this regard for … Read More

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Are lockdown live streams working for South African musicians?
Opinion

Are lockdown live streams working for South African musicians?

August 30, 2020

“Hello,” says trumpeter Sydney Mavundla. “Greetings to you, sitting in your living room there on that red couch!” But Mavundla can’t see his audience. He’s talking through the “fourth wall” – … Read More

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New vanguard of artists steaming ahead at RMB Turbine Art Fair
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New vanguard of artists steaming ahead at RMB Turbine Art Fair

August 29, 2020

By Edward Tsumele Just recently when I heard that there is a group of young artists, all female and their work fresh and some of which possibly could easily be … Read More

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BERATING PUBLISHER OF SOARING AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Book Review

BERATING PUBLISHER OF SOARING AUTOBIOGRAPHY

August 29, 2020

When I first saw the black, blue and red typeface and cover sketch of VOICES OF JESUS & ANCESTORS (2019 edition) I instinctively thought it must be the longest testimony … Read More

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A weekend of collecting and enjoying art while at home
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A weekend of collecting and enjoying art while at home

August 28, 2020

By Edward Tsumele Seasoned art collectors, first time collectors and even mere art enthusiasts, have every reason to rejoice this weekend because they will be able to visit the RMB … Read More

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Artist Bev Butkow’s immersive installation at RMB Turbine at Fair
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Artist Bev Butkow’s immersive installation at RMB Turbine at Fair

August 28, 2020

By Edward Tsumele And so the RMB Turbine Art Fair (TAF) is open today for public viewing and buying the art works on display by 60 galleries, as well as … Read More

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The wealthy investing their money in art in middle of pandemic
Opinion

The wealthy investing their money in art in middle of pandemic

August 27, 2020

By Edward Tsumele We are in the middle of global pandemic which at the end of it all, will leave many countries’ economies battered, and most will find it hard … Read More

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  • The historic novel Dancing The Death Drill by Fred Khumalo takes to the stage at Joburg Theatre opening on Friday

    The historic novel Dancing The Death Drill by Fred Khumalo takes to the stage at Joburg Theatre opening on Friday

    September 10, 2025
  • New literary voice, an attorney Dyondzo Kwinika wins inaugural DALRO Can Themba Merit Award Short Story Competition

    New literary voice, an attorney Dyondzo Kwinika wins inaugural DALRO Can Themba Merit Award Short Story Competition

    September 10, 2025
  • Inspired by Ray Hartley’s book on Cyril Ramaphosa Path to Power, a writer claims that the ANC is here to stay

    Inspired by Ray Hartley’s book on Cyril Ramaphosa Path to Power, a writer claims that the ANC is here to stay

    September 10, 2025
  • Art fair attracts huge young crowd, but the question is, why is the appetite to collect art not huge among them?

    Art fair attracts huge young crowd, but the question is, why is the appetite to collect art not huge among them?

    September 9, 2025
  • South African Roadies Association approaches the courts filing a supplementary affidavit asking the court to declare current National Arts Council board irregularly appointed

    South African Roadies Association approaches the courts filing a supplementary affidavit asking the court to declare current National Arts Council board irregularly appointed

    September 5, 2025
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