Are ‘immunity passports’ a good idea
By Zania Stamataki and KK Cheng Vaccinations against COVID-19 are getting underway in England and will soon follow elsewhere. This is great news, but just the start of a long … Read More
Month: December 2020
Africa free trade by January 1, 2021: But what does it really mean for the continent’s creative sector?
This ground breaking agreement by the continent’s leaders has the potential to kick-start Africa’s creative sector’s development trajectory, but creatives must still check the finer details. BY Edward Tsumele On … Read More
Tribute to Dawn Avril Lindberg, the matriarch of South African theatre
By Edward Tsumele Dawn Lindberg, the doyenne of musical Theatre, who died on Monday evening in Cape Town due to Covid-19 related complications; had a larger than life presence on … Read More
Nearly half of South Africa’s live music workers may quit the industry for good
By Gwen Ansell For people working in South Africa’s live music sector, 2020 has been “devastating”. That was the term that researchers read most frequently in responses to the country’s … Read More
Music legend, John Legend to host Global Citizen awards
By CityLife Arts Writer R&B super star John legend is this year hosting the Global Citizen Prize, which will be screened live on SABC 3 on December 20. The awards … Read More
Photographer Roger Ballen’ thought provoking exhibition digs deep into everyday issues
Roger the Rat is on at Daville Baillie Gallery, Victoria Yards, till February 2021 By Edward Tsumele Legendary photographer Roger Ballen’s solid body of work for nearly four decades in … Read More
New TV series Ready to Quit puts spotlight on struggle of young people against drug addiction
By CityLife Arts Writer A new ground breaking TV series that looks focuses on drug addicts, their struggles against addiction, as well as their journey to recovery has been launched … Read More