Top 4 Galleries and Art Centres in Pretoria

Top galleries - Gold of Africa, Mapungubwe Collection JAVETT

Updated July 2026: Pretoria is home to five of the nine universities in the country. It makes sense then that the art produced and showcased in Pretoria reflects a vibrant cultural landscape.

The Coolest Things To Do in Downtown Joburg This Weekend

The Living Room at Maboneng

Updated June 2026: People often reduce it to traffic, business meetings and office towers, forgetting that beneath the glass and concrete lies one of Africa’s most fascinating urban playgrounds. Downtown Joburg isn’t polished. It isn’t predictable. And that’s precisely why it rewards those willing to explore it.

Inqaba Views Raises the Bar for Residential Estates in KZN

Inqaba Views Unit with Pool

There’s a noticeable shift happening in the world of Residential Estates in KZN — and it’s happening high above Botha’s Hill.
Isphetho Developments has officially launched Inqaba Views Residential Estate, a boutique 75-unit address designed for modern buyers who still want space, scenery and sensible pricing. And honestly? The timing feels spot on.

Unmute Dance Theatre Takes Centre Stage – From Cape Town to Europe

Unmute Dance Theatre South Africa

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

Sip and Paint classes

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.

Stitching Confidence: Inside a Creative Afternoon with The Sewing Club

girl sewing

In an age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, there’s something wonderfully grounding about learning to make your own clothes. That’s exactly the experience offered by The Sewing Club, the creative sister brand to Dear Dawn. The focus is on slowing down, learning practical skills and rediscovering the simple joy of making something by hand.

Spin Me Right Round at Crafted Clay

pottery on the wheel

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.

A Hauntingly Beautiful “Giselle” as Joburg Ballet Marks 25 Years

Giselle Joburg Ballet Ryoko Yagyu and Ivan Domiciano

There is something quietly powerful about revisiting a ballet that has stood the test of time. And, when that revival coincides with a milestone anniversary, the emotion feels even more layered. This year, Joburg Ballet returned to Giselle at the Joburg Theatre, marking not only the company’s 25th birthday, but also 25 years since its first production of this romantic classic.
From the opening moments, the performance felt assured – clean, crisp and meticulously polished whilst still casting a hauntingly ghostly spell across the audience.

“QUEEN: It’s a Kinda Magic” Coming to Johannesburg

Warren Vernon-Driscoll on stage performing Queen

If belting out Bohemian Rhapsody at the top of your lungs still gives you goosebumps, this is one event you’ll want firmly on your calendar. The internationally acclaimed tribute show Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic arrives in Johannesburg from 30 January to 8 February, bringing the legendary band’s greatest hits to life on stage.

Kultura Festival Hits Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs for First Time

Kultura Festival

Cape Town’s northern communities are gearing up for a star-studded celebration of art and culture: Kultura Festival. Seven top performances and several purposefully curated events will lead the vibrant celebration of the area’s rich history, diverse heritage and dynamic culture. It is taking place at Curro Durbanville High School from Friday, 20 June to Friday, […]

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