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

The Queen of the Streets of Johannesburg Maria McCloy given a deserved and dignified send off by a creative sector she helped build

The current exhibition 1976 at 50 at Wits Art Museum adds new knowledge about June 16

Ubugqi beThongo draws inspiration from sustained, intimate engagement with ancient and contemporary local artistic practices

Writers Georges Lory and Daphnée Breytenbach discuss the complexity of translation and the life and times of anti-Apartheid rebel poet Breytenbach Breytenbach

Enduring Signatures…again is on at Sasol Gallery

Mukoni Ratshitanga’s new book on Sally Motlana receives endorsement from heavyweights in society at its launch in Sophiatown

Dudu Xaba: The pathfinder democratizing African storytelling

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Category: Artists

ITROTRA-MAP Dance Festival 2026: Afro-Global Artistic Exchange readying for action
Artists

ITROTRA-MAP Dance Festival 2026: Afro-Global Artistic Exchange readying for action

February 27, 2026

By Tonderai Chiyindiko The 4th edition of the ITROTRA-MAP Dance Festival takes place at several venues across Johannesburg including The Market Theatre, Goethe Institut, Bapedi Hall in Soweto, Alliance Francaise … Read More

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Marlise Keith brings Murmuration’ to HUB Gallery. An uncanny, kaleidoscopic 20-year mini retrospective
Artists

Marlise Keith brings Murmuration’ to HUB Gallery. An uncanny, kaleidoscopic 20-year mini retrospective

February 24, 2026

The exhibition opened on February 16, 2026 and runs till April 17, 2026. By CityLife Arts Writer If you want to travel a journey of life, at least through the … Read More

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Freddy Gwala: The relentless architect of South Africa’s street sound
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Freddy Gwala: The relentless architect of South Africa’s street sound

February 24, 2026

By Funeka Bambalele There is something remarkable about an artist who dares to create their own sound, committing to it, and working tirelessly to grow it. The world has celebrated … Read More

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Resilient Afro-jazz group Black Knot release a single for your ears
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Resilient Afro-jazz group Black Knot release a single for your ears

February 17, 2026

By CityLIfe Arts WriterThis group has been around for sometime, and in fact if the truth be told, it must be one of the most underrated Afro-jazz groups on the … Read More

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Bassline Fest 2026: Vusi Mahlasela, Maleh, and Brandon Aura confirmed for 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Bassline Fest 2026: Vusi Mahlasela, Maleh, and Brandon Aura confirmed for 20th Anniversary Celebration

January 30, 2026

CityLife Arts Writer The popular music festival Bassline Fest is back this year, and the lineup is exciting. “ Bassline proudly announces the first-phase lineup for Bassline Fest 2026, featuring … Read More

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Irma Stern’s painting selling for millions offers lesson in resilience for emerging collectors in South Africa
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Irma Stern’s painting selling for millions offers lesson in resilience for emerging collectors in South Africa

October 31, 2025

Salient facts: Stern portrait from 1946 sells for ZAR21 731 250 / US$ 1 266 619. African record for Stern portrait depicting female sitter. Stern’s international visibility draws multiple bidders By … Read More

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Zolani Mahola to appear at GrandWest for Gregory Porter’s Love is King concert tour
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Zolani Mahola to appear at GrandWest for Gregory Porter’s Love is King concert tour

October 31, 2025

 By CityLife Arts Writer Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress, and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for eight-time … Read More

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