Marabastad – The Musical at South African State Theatre
By CityLife Art Writer Hidden in the annals of Tshwane and South Africa’s historiography is a riot. A short-lived clash in Marabastad was enveloped by media coverage of World War … Read More
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SSM Music celebrates 13 years of empowering young people
There is a benefit gala dinner today, Thursday, March 23 and an arts festival on March 25, 2023. By CityLife Arts Writer SSM Music and Arts (NPO), founded by Simon … Read More
Young teenagers to hip hop into the future at Uzwano Hip Hop Festival at Constitution Hill
The Hip Hop Festival involving talented teenage performers from Hillbrow is part of the Human Rights Festival festivities taking place on Saturday, March 25, 2023. By Edward Tsumele On Saturday, … Read More
A new book LA RUMBA on Thonton Kabeya paints the artist’s personal and artistic journey –a collector’s item
CITYLIFE/ARTS in this edition reviews LA RUMBA By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor At the opening of Congolese born Johannesburg based artist Thonton Kabeya’s debut exhibition with Everard Read Gallery, titled … Read More
Poets win for water
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor AVBOB Poetry competition is one of only a few platforms that focus on promoting poetry, a very powerful platform, but which unfortunately unlike other literary … Read More
Gone but echoes of her voice to continue ringing in the imaginations of many
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor She trained as an opera singer but pursued jazz professionally instead. She accumulated accolades in this genre. But now she is gone. The music fans … Read More
Constitution Hill Human Rights festival back and packed with activities
The festival takes place over two days 25 – 26 March 2023 By CityLife Arts Writer The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival is back on the weekend of the … Read More