Walter Chakela, the humble artist intellectual
By Edward Tsumele Nana Walter Chakela is gone, and with his demise there goes a study in humility. Chakela’s integrity as an artist intellectual had few equals among the current … Read More
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Girls on film … as Miss South Africa goes virtual for 2020 A new look live pageant for a new look world
BY: CitylifeArts Writer | South Africa is the first country in the world to announce how it will hold its annual pageant and find its new title holder. Miss South … Read More
There is R150 Million Covid-19 Fund for artists: Really?
Creative Industry Federation of South Africa nowhere to be seen!!! By Edward Tsumele | Anybody who is even remotely literary in terms of interest would by now be aware of … Read More
Market Theatre Chief executive officer Ismail Mahomed resigns
By Edward Tsumele The arts community this week on Wednesday woke up to the shock of the resignation of the Market Theatre Foundation’s Chief executive officer Ismail Mahomed. The reasons … Read More
Sasol art competition cancelled in face of Covid-19
By Edward Tsumele | The effects of Covid-19 are reaching far and wide, especially in the arts sector with several events such as festivals, art competitions, theatrical productions and concerts, … Read More
Performing blues saved Smoke’s life after tragedy
By Edward Tsumele “My life was complicated, and I was down and out, and therefore decided one day to pick up my guitar and went into the streets performing. I had … Read More
Market Theatre alumni Zanele Muholi making freedom meaningful
By Edward Tsumele April is Freedom Month and amid the chaos and panic gripping the country and activities undertaken to combat the Coviod-19 Pandemic, Freedom Month will certainly not be … Read More