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COME ROYALTY RETURNS: Celeste Ntuli Leads an All-Star Line-up

8Jul

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COME ROYALTY RETURNS: Celeste Ntuli Leads an All-Star Line-up

By Sitha Maliwa: Award-winning comedian and entertainment powerhouse Celeste Ntuli is set to make a triumphant return to the stage with the 2026 edition of Celeste & Da Big Dudes, taking place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at Emperors Palace. What began as a comedy show has evolved into one of South Africa's most anticipated live entertainment experiences - a celebration of humour, culture, storytelling and unapologetically South African voices. Year after year, Celeste & Da Big Dudes has drawn audiences eager to witness some of the country's finest comedic talent share one stage, creating moments that linger long after the final punchline. The 2026 edition promises to raise the bar once again. Joining Ntuli on stage will be...

HOMECOMING OF A VISUAL REVOLUTIONARY: Zanele Muholi returns to South Africa with landmark exhibition

7Jul

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HOMECOMING OF A VISUAL REVOLUTIONARY: Zanele Muholi returns to South Africa with landmark exhibition

By Sitha Maliwa: After captivating audiences from New York to Venice and earning some of the world's highest honours in contemporary photography, internationally acclaimed South African visual activist and artist Zanele Muholi is finally bringing a major solo exhibition home. Opening on 18 July at Southern Guild Cape Town, Kanye Nawe - Alongside You is more than an art exhibition. It is a homecoming decades in the making – one that celebrates identity, honours memory and reclaims stories that have too often been pushed to the margins of history. Occupying the entire Southern Guild gallery at Silo 5 in the V&A Waterfront, the exhibition presents more than two decades of Muholi's groundbreaking work through photography,...

FIVE TRACKS, ONE REVOLUTION: Lelowhatsgood reimagines Gqom

4Jul

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FIVE TRACKS, ONE REVOLUTION: Lelowhatsgood reimagines Gqom

By Sitha Maliwa: South Africa's Gqom movement has never stood still, but few artists have dared to challenge its boundaries as boldly as Lelowhatsgood. With the release of his explosive new EP, Rebirth Is Necessary, the SAMA-nominated creative is not simply releasing new music - he is igniting a new chapter for one of the country's most influential genres. Fresh off the success of his acclaimed EP Next Level and the momentum generated by the lead single Ba Ko Kae, Lelowhatsgood returns with a five-track project that refuses to play by the rules. Rebirth Is Necessary is a fearless artistic statement that stretches the sonic and cultural possibilities of Gqom, blending tradition with innovation in a way that feels both revol...

LIGHTS, CAMERAS, CELEBRITIES: HONOR’s night of glitz and glamour

3Jun

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LIGHTS, CAMERAS, CELEBRITIES: HONOR’s night of glitz and glamour

By Zee: Darlings, gather close - because this is not just gossip, it’s a full-blown spectacle. While Mzansi was busy scrolling timelines, a select crowd stepped into something far more cinematic at the Gallagher Convention Centre, where HONOR unveiled its much-anticipated HONOR 600 Series. But let’s be clear: this was not a product launch. It was a statement. A glittering, star-powered declaration that HONOR has no intention of playing quietly in the smartphone arena. From the moment guests arrived, it was evident - this evening had no interest in subtlety. Lights, production, sound and staging came together like a carefully directed blockbuster. Gallagher Convention Centre didn’t feel like a venue; it felt like the centre of the South A...

A HOMECOMING WORTH CELEBRATING: Why the SAMAs belong in North West Province

3Jun

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A HOMECOMING WORTH CELEBRATING: Why the SAMAs belong in North West Province

By Katlego Rammusa: There are moments in history when something returns to where it truly belongs. The return of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) to North West Province is one of those rare moments. On 15 August, South Africa's most prestigious music awards ceremony will once again take centre stage in the Platinum Province. For many of us, this is more than another event on the entertainment calendar - it is a long-awaited homecoming. For years, we watched the SAMAs travel across the country while many seemed to forget where some of its greatest chapters were written. Yet wherever the awards went, the heartbeat of South African music continued to echo from the soil of North West. This is the province that the late Motswako king H...

LUXURY, CULTURE AND GLAMOUR: Saso’s marquee raises the stakes for Durban July 2026

3Jun

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LUXURY, CULTURE AND GLAMOUR: Saso’s marquee raises the stakes for Durban July 2026

By Sitha Maliwa: The countdown to the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July has begun, and one of the event’s most celebrated attractions is preparing to make a triumphant return. Following its spectacular success in 2025, Saso’s Marquee Experience is back — bigger, bolder and more luxurious than ever — ready to reclaim its place as one of the most sought-after destinations at South Africa’s premier horse racing and lifestyle spectacle. After being crowned Best Marquee at the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July, the experience established itself as far more than a hospitality venue. It became a cultural phenomenon, a place where fashion, music, influence and luxury collided in unforgettable style. Now reimagined and reintroduced under its new...

GREYVILLE’S BIGGEST PARTY YET: Zakes Bantwini, Mi Casa and more confirmed

3Jun

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GREYVILLE’S BIGGEST PARTY YET: Zakes Bantwini, Mi Casa and more confirmed

By Sitha Maliwa: The stage is set, the stars are aligned, and the countdown has begun. When thousands of racegoers descend on Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday, 4 July, they will be treated to far more than the thrill of horse racing. They will witness a musical spectacle headlined by Grammy Award-winning sensation Zakes Bantwini, who is ready to bring his electrifying energy home to KwaZulu-Natal. The announcement has sent excitement rippling through entertainment circles, with Bantwini leading a powerhouse line-up that includes Mi Casa, Will Linley, Will Rayz, Angel Mazibuko, Supreme 3 and Tamara Dey. For Bantwini, returning to perform in his home province is personal. "KZN, it's always good to be home! I'v...

GUNS DOWN, FEELINGS UP: Kwa Baba Is The Drama Mzansi Has Been Craving

29May

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GUNS DOWN, FEELINGS UP: Kwa Baba Is The Drama Mzansi Has Been Craving

By Zee: Johannesburg hasn’t recovered. Not after the silk dresses. Not after the red carpet. And definitely not after the dangerously smooth Zulu men of Kwa Baba started speaking. The exclusive premiere of Mzansi Magic’s newest telenovela, Kwa Baba, turned Fourways into a full-blown emotional crime scene this week as guests left the screening clutching their chests, rethinking love and warning the nation to prepare itself accordingly. Because apparently this is not just another telenovela. This is war. Emotional war. After years of dodging bullets, taxi feuds, revenge plots and men yelling threats through clenched teeth on primetime television, viewers are celebrating the arrival of a show that finally feels painfully close to home. And by...

POETRY ON THE MOVE: Botlhale Boikanyo leads Breaking Down Borders Africa into a bold new era

21May

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POETRY ON THE MOVE: Botlhale Boikanyo leads Breaking Down Borders Africa into a bold new era

By Yenani Madikwa: Africa is calling again - louder, prouder, and more poetic than ever before. Fresh off a major international triumph, the groundbreaking African travel and culture series Breaking Down Borders Africa is preparing for an explosive new chapter. After recently clinching the prestigious Silver Telly Award in the Television - Travel & Tourism category, the celebrated pan-African production has unveiled its newest leading lady: acclaimed South African poet and performer Botlhale Boikanyo. And she is not merely stepping into the spotlight - she is arriving with thunder. Nearly a decade after the series first captured audiences with its fearless celebration of African identity, culture and creativity, the Bre...

Sibikwa Arts Centre Opens Call for Participation for Inclusive Dance and Communications Training Programmes

20May

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Sibikwa Arts Centre Opens Call for Participation for Inclusive Dance and Communications Training Programmes

By The Buz Hive: Young performers doing the dance at Sibikwa Arts Centre. (Image: Sibikwa website) Sibikwa Arts Centre is calling for applications to two complementary training programmes designed to strengthen South Africa’s inclusive arts ecosystem, supporting both dancers with disabilities and the cultural practitioners who shape how their work is shared with the world. Running from August to November 2026 and supported through National Arts Council (NAC) bursaries, the programmes respond to a clear gap in the sector: while artists with disabilities continue to face limited access to professional development opportunities, many arts managers, organisers, and media practitioners remain under-equipped to communicate inclusive work in w...