Not yet Uhuru hit maker Letta Mbulu releases Nomali
By Funeka Bambalele At 82 years young, legendary musician Letta Mbulu has once again graced the music world with her profound artistry, releasing her new EP titled Nomali. The release … Read More
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On writing a new commemorative Verse for The Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial: Your legacies are preserved here.
By Koleka Putuma When I first heard about the plans to build the Labour Corps Memorial in Cape Town, I was struck by the profound significance of such a tribute in … Read More
Thandiswa Mazwai: from Zabalaza to conquering the world with her Afrocentric sound
The vocalist and songwriter is currently touring UK, US and Canada, with her last tour of the year happening at South African Sate Theatre on December 11, 2024. By Edward … Read More
J’oburg CBD re-awakening culturally as it smells the G20 Summit 2025 potential
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor Some have long, declared Johannesburg a violent city, and with most of the leading corporates having actually abandoned especially Johannesburg CBD for posh suburbs in … Read More
Media freedom, censorship and sustainability discussed at Media Festival in Johanneburg
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor Okay, let us start from here. This article you are about to read is a result of an elaborate process that included planning, such as … Read More
Fashion designer Hangwani Nengovhela’s collection is inspired by the ancient Kingdom of Mapungubwe Kingdom
By CityLife Arts WriterWhen it comes to all aspects of creativity South African continue to shine, and one area where they spectacularly shine is in fashion with new names emerging … Read More
Caine Prize for African Writing: Nadia Davids on her winning story about women and freedom
Nadia Davids, University of Cape Town South African playwright, academic, novelist and short story writer Nadia Davids is the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. It’s an … Read More