CityLife Arts is a specialist arts publication that focuses on visual art, theatre and literature.
The building was abandoned by staff when the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture halted funding last year, citing dysfunction of the board and lack of accountability. By Edward Tsumele, … Read More
Reviewer: Funeka BambaleleFilm Title: Epic: Elvis Presley in ConcertDirector: Buz Luhrmann Release Date: February 27, 2026 There are so many mesmerising moments in the new Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert film that sweep … Read More
Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor For the longest of time, whenever artists complain that their sector is not well supported by authorities at best, and regarded as some kind of welfare … Read More
By CityLife Arts Writer God’s Work, the uncompromising South African feature directed by Michael James, has been selected to screen at the 8th edition of the Joburg Film Festival on … Read More
BY Tonderai Chiyindiko Titled Asanda Ruda Residency – An Intimate Immersion, Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance (2025), Asanda Ruda, did what most would regard as unthinkable when she presented … Read More
Reviewer: Funeka BambaleleFilm Title: Kiss of A Spider WomanDirector: Héctor Babenco Fantasy story telling has never been my preferred genre. As a realist, I find myself drawn to narratives that … Read More
Reviewer: Funeka BambaleleFilm title: Song Sung BlueDirector: Craig Brewer It was one of those rare cinematic moments when a group of critics remained seated long after the final scene faded to … Read More
