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

Poet and literary scholar Nelson Ratau makes literary history by launching two books on one day at Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study

New contemporary South African play Graduation of K-C to open season for Irish-South African Festival

High drama at National Lotteries Commission offices as artists occupy offices and call for audience with management

Berlin born artist Moena Weiss’ passion for creating portraits of queer women in Cape Town

Wits students bring Legendary photographer Ernest’s Cole’s archive into the present through an exhibition

The night Johannesburg literati congratulated young writer Thobile Phudi, winner of the 2026 Achmat Dangor Literary Prize 

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini’s son Shaka causes international art waves as he exhibits in The Netherlands

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Month: May 2022

Antjie Krog and the role of the poet in South Africa’s public life
Opinion

Antjie Krog and the role of the poet in South Africa’s public life

May 9, 2022

Anthea Garman, Rhodes University When South African writer Antjie Krog was just 17, she wrote a poem for her school magazine which was shocking enough to upset Kroonstad High’s parents. … Read More

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Centre of the arts in Johannesburg, Newtown refuses to let go its art heart beat
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Centre of the arts in Johannesburg, Newtown refuses to let go its art heart beat

May 6, 2022

Besides the old art institutions like the Market Theatre, the precinct now also hosts a hip hop museum, a newly renovated Sara House, a recording and podcasting studios and a … Read More

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Reputed visual artist Sam Nhlengethwa is inspired by jazz in his art practice
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Reputed visual artist Sam Nhlengethwa is inspired by jazz in his art practice

May 6, 2022

By CityLife Arts Writer South Africa’s leading auction house Strauss & Co is  offering four notable works of artist Sam Nhlengethwa during their Live Virtual Auction, which takes place from … Read More

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Reflection and Reflex a dance piece is headed to the Market Theatre
News

Reflection and Reflex a dance piece is headed to the Market Theatre

May 6, 2022

By CityLife Arts Writer Broken Borders Arts Project in association with the Market Theatre presents Reflection and Reflexa contemporary dance piece for 6 days only from Tuesday 17 – Sunday … Read More

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Polo season arrives in Johannesburg as Inanda Polo Club and Heineken host classy event ahead of Polo weekend
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Polo season arrives in Johannesburg as Inanda Polo Club and Heineken host classy event ahead of Polo weekend

May 6, 2022

By CityLife Arts Writer Polo season is in full swing and the Aon Inanda International Polo in association with Bravo Brands has ensured to pull out all the stops for … Read More

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Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side
Opinion

Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side

May 6, 2022

Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe, one of the saner voices in the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has recently given voice to heresy. … Read More

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An immersive encounter with South African surrealism art at Strauss &Co.
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An immersive encounter with South African surrealism art at Strauss &Co.

May 5, 2022

This body of work constitutes Strauss &Co.’s  first virtual live sale in Johannesburg this year, from May 15-17, 2022. By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor As you get to fine art … Read More

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