Unmute Dance Theatre Takes Centre Stage – From Cape Town to Europe
South Africa’s arts scene is no stranger to bold storytelling, but every now and then, something comes along that shifts the conversation entirely. This April, Unmute Dance Theatre is doing exactly that — taking its powerful, inclusive performances from local stages to Europe, and back again, with a message that’s impossible to ignore.
The Best Paint and Sip Classes in SA for When The Weather Turns
As the days cool down and staying in starts sounding just as appealing as heading out, paint and sip sessions are having a moment. Cosy vibes, good company and a glass of vino in hand while you let your creative side do its thing. No artistic talent required – promise. These guided painting experiences are all about switching off, zoning out and enjoying the process, brushstroke by brushstroke. And honestly, half the fun is surprising yourself. Perfect for date nights, catch-ups with friends or family, birthday celebrations or even a refreshingly different team-building idea.
Spin Me Right Round at Crafted Clay
There’s something quietly romantic about spending a morning with your hands caked in clay – no phones, no rush, just laughter and a spinning wheel. That’s exactly what four of us found when we visited Crafted Clay in Lakefield, Benoni for a pottery-on-the-wheel experience. The activity was equal parts grounding, messy, and unexpectedly therapeutic. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Love on Film: How Ubuntu Film Co Is Making Photography Iconic Again
The idea for Love on Film didn’t come from a boardroom or a brief — it came from a desire to remember more than what lives fleetingly on a phone screen. In a world where thousands of images disappear into endless camera rolls, Love on Film was created as a reminder to slow down, be present, and preserve the moments that matter most.
When Ubuntu Film Co sent over their Accidentally Iconic Bundle, the intention wasn’t to review a product — it was to experience a different way of capturing life. What followed was a journey that took the camera from a bleisure trip in Cape Town to the cobbled streets of Italy in Winter, and ultimately shaped Love on Film into something deeply personal and universally relatable – rooted in real moments, real places, and real love.
World Sports Betting Cape Town Met 2026 Delivered A Symphony of Style
This past Saturday, 31 January 2026, Cape Town’s Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse once again became the backdrop for one of the country’s most anticipated cultural spectacles. The World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, this year, presented “Symphony of Style”. Ultimately, the event combined world-class horseracing, avant-garde fashion, music, and cultural flair. In conclusion, the Cape Town Met 2026 was far more than a race day, but a formative expression of style and social life in the Mother City.
From Mic to Stage: ShxtsNGigs Proves “Daddy’s Home” to South Africa
Podcasting is often an intimate, almost solitary experience — earbuds in, voices close, laughter shared privately. But on Saturday night in Johannesburg, ShxtsNGigs proved that some conversations are simply too big to stay behind a microphone.
For the first time ever, the wildly popular UK podcast decided live podcast shows were now a thing. They brought their Daddy’s Home live show to South African soil, transforming a digital phenomenon into a full-scale, in-person cultural event — and marking a first of its kind for local and international audiences.
A Theatrical Classic Returns: CATS Still Lands on Its Feet at Teatro
From the moment the lights dimmed, the atmosphere inside Teatro was electric. The entire theatre (including the balcony and boxes) was packed – theatre culture is so back! No curtain hid the set on stage, and audience members were gazing upon a back alley, string lights, graffiti and hidden holes. The show started with lights dimming and “cats” roaming around the audience in a display of audience inclusion and interaction.
Finding Holiday Arts & Culture Cheer Over the Festive Season
We know the pool and those cocktails are calling your name. But if you feel like slowing down and enjoying the cultural side of the season, here are some suggestions for when you need something different.
Chicago at Montecasino’s Teatro: The Musical That Still Razzle Dazzles
Johannesburg audiences are falling in love all over again with the iconic musical that defined Broadway cool. Presented by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, Chicago The Musical has lit up the stage at Montecasino’s Teatro for its Gauteng run — a season so wildly popular that it’s already been extended to 16 November.
Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance: A World-Class Showcase in Three Acts
This October, Joburg Ballet ushers in the change of season with an extraordinary trio of productions that honour ballet’s rich heritage while embracing bold new visions. From a glittering gala to cosmic wonder and a showcase of fresh creative voices, the Spring Season of Dance promises to be a showcase like no other. Act I: […]
Meet The Women Changing the Face of South African Design
In South Africa’s design scene, bold female voices are rewriting the narrative. They’re weaving heritage into contemporary pieces, pushing the boundaries of material innovation, and proving that the most powerful creations often start as deeply personal ideas. At this year’s Decorex Africa, curated by RX, these pioneering women didn’t just showcase their work, but also […]
Breaking Down Borders: SABC Docuseries Earns National Nomination
When Paul Modjadji takes the stage — whether it’s under the blazing Senegalese sun or beneath the electric lights of Lagos — he isn’t just dancing. He’s weaving together the heartbeats of a continent. In Breaking Down Borders, South Africa’s first continental dance-and-culture travelogue, Modjadji and his creative team glide through ten African countries, pairing […]
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” Dazzles New Generation at Montecasino
A Grand Ballet Union: South Africa’s Season of Swan Lake
For the first time in nearly three decades, South Africa’s two premier ballet companies, Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB), join forces for an exquisite revival of Swan Lake. They are bringing an unprecedented scale of classical splendour to Johannesburg and Cape Town this July. We attended the opening night at Joburg Theatre […]
Growing Minds: One Melody at a Time
Music boosts brain function, memory and language skills while fostering emotional expression, empathy and confidence. Through group activities like bands, it encourages teamwork and cultural awareness. Learning an instrument builds discipline and focus, supporting academic success. But, above all, music inspires creativity and joy, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the arts and a deeper understanding […]
F1 Movie Races Into #1 Spot Around the World
Strap in and feel the g-force as F1 roars onto the big screen with the velocity of a championship contender and the heart of a comeback story. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and produced by seven-time Formula 1 (F1) world champion, Lewis Hamilton, this adrenaline-fuelled film blurs the line between sport and cinema. […]
Canvas of the Future: Inside the Standard Bank Art Lab
A new era of art exhibitionism has emerged with the Standard Bank Art Lab, finding a home at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City. It hopes to create an air of collaboration and experimentation. Therefore, the Art Lab welcomes people from all walks of life to indulge in the curiosity and creativity art inspires. Follow […]
Strauss & Co Sets Record with R31.8 Million Tretchikoff Sale
Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading auction house, set a new world record for Russia-born South African painter, Vladimir Tretchikoff. They have just sold his 1955 Lady from the Orient for R31 892 000! Anonymous Telephone Bidder Wins Out On 27 May 2025, an anonymous telephone bidder faced off against a determined in-room contender for […]
Agatha Christie’s ‘Black Coffee’: One Room, One Murder, One Killer
Atomic weapons are an unfathomable force in combat. However, Agatha Christie proves they are just as destructive in normal day life. Pieter Toerien Productions brings Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee to life on Montecastino Theatre’s stage. Through it, audiences are invited to fall in love with books, theatre and storytelling just a little bit more. Dame Agatha Christie’s Legacy […]
En Pointé with South Africa’s Principal Dancers
We want to celebrate the individuals who give us their blood, sweat and tears whilst appearing flawless on stage. We talked to Cape Town City Ballet’s principal dancer, Hannah Ward; Joburg Ballet’s principal dancers, Revil Yon and Tammy Higgins; and Mzansi Ballet’s Prima Ballerina, Angela Revie. Hannah Ward: A Freedom Never Felt Before For Hannah […]
RMB Latitudes at Shepstone Gardens Celebrates ‘Co-Production’
The third edition of the RMB Latitudes Art Fair is set to take place at Johannesburg’s Shepstone Gardens. Open from Friday, 23 May to Sunday, 25 May 2025, this year’s theme is ‘Co-Production’. With a nod to the central ethos of collaboration in the art industry and humanity as a whole, the fair is set […]
Beyond Borders: Exhibition Celebrates 30 Years of Solidarity
Freedom Park in Pretoria has opened the doors to its latest exhibition – Beyond Borders. Celebrating 30 years of democracy and solidarity, the exhibition showcases posters, vinyl records, photographs and private artefacts from various collections and archives. ‘Beyond Borders’ Represents South Africa’s Long Walk to Freedom Documenting stories of Dutch-South African solidarity during the anti-apartheid […]
60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Honour Special Recipients
The 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have come to a close with the winners being crowned at the Cape Town Stadium on 23 March 2025. Of course, this year’s special award recipients were, once again, the stars of the show. The Lifetime Achievement Award, Encore Award and Innovation in Theatre Award went to deserving […]
Remembering Athol Fugard and How His Plays Saved South Africa
It was with heavy hearts that the world bid farewell to 92-year-old Harold “Athol” Fugard on 8 March 2025. Apart from being known as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights, novelists, actors and directors, he was also one of the fighting hands against apartheid. Fugard received over 12 awards in his life for the production […]
