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BODIES THAT REFUSE TO OBEY: Mamela Nyamza ignites the Baxter stage

9Apr

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BODIES THAT REFUSE TO OBEY: Mamela Nyamza ignites the Baxter stage

By Sitha Maliwa: There are performances you watch, and then there are performances that confront you. This April, Mamela Nyamza does not simply return to the stage - she storms it, bringing with her two searing, unflinching works: HATCHED ENSEMBLE and THE HERD/LESS, set to take over the Baxter Theatre from 29 April to 2 May. Fresh from a sold-out Paris run and echoing across international stages, these productions arrive in Cape Town not as performances, but as provocations. HATCHED ENSEMBLE is not reborn - it erupts. Once a solitary voice in 2007, it now expands into a collective force of ten dancers, each body carrying its own history, discipline and defiance. Ballet’s rigid spine collides with the pulse of African movement, and from that collision, s...

RAND SHOW 2026 OPENS WITH A BANG: A full experience for all

2Apr

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RAND SHOW 2026 OPENS WITH A BANG: A full experience for all

By Sitha Maliwa: The gates have opened, the crowds are streaming in, and across the sprawling grounds of the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the atmosphere is electric - the Rand Show 2026 is officially underway. Running from 2 to 6 April, South Africa’s largest and most iconic consumer show returns with renewed energy and ambition. From 09h00 to 19h00 daily, with gates closing at 18h00, the event promises five full days of shopping, entertainment, family fun, and immersive experiences. At its core lies a simple but powerful promise: a full day out with something for everyone. From the moment visitors step onto the grounds, the show reveals itself as a vibrant, living story - layered with colour, sound, and experiences too vast to take in all at onc...

Guardian of a Nation’s Voice: Lebo M and the Preservation of South African Heritage

29Mar

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Guardian of a Nation’s Voice: Lebo M and the Preservation of South African Heritage

How a global cultural architect outpaced formal diplomacy — and why South Africa must tell its story properly. By Zola Pinda: From the dusty streets of Soweto to the illustrious stages of Minskoff Theatre in New York, London’s Lyceum Theatre, and the expansive theatrical arenas of Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore, and Seoul, Lebo M has charted a trajectory few could envision. For over three decades, he has navigated the entrenched inequities of the global entertainment industry, engaging institutions as formidable as The Walt Disney Company, and asserting African artistry with unwavering authority at the pinnacle of international performance. These productions transcend conventional theatre; they constitute complex, large-scale artistic ecosystems, often mo...

ZEE’S SPOTLIGHT: Golf, glam and a little draught drama at LIV GolfSA

25Mar

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ZEE’S SPOTLIGHT: Golf, glam and a little draught drama at LIV GolfSA

By Zee: Johannesburg, my darlings… what a weekend! The greens of LIV Golf South Africa 2026 at Steyn City were not just about birdies and bogeys - they were about style, celebrity sightings and a whole lot of ice-cold attitude. More than 95,000 fans flocked to the historic first South African edition of the global golf spectacle, but trust me - Zee was not only watching the golf swings. I was watching the celebrity swings, too. And the real lifestyle host of the weekend? None other than Castle Lite, who came through with blazing entertainment, music stages and a big reveal: Castle Lite Draught in a Can. Yes, honey-draught, but make it portable. Now you know Zee doesn’t usually flirt with draught, but when you’re invited into a room packed with ce...

CATHY MALEJANE: The voice, the vision, the influence

23Mar

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CATHY MALEJANE: The voice, the vision, the influence

By Sitha Maliwa: Cathy Malejane In the fast-paced world of media and communications, few professionals manage to balance versatility, credibility and longevity. For Cathy Malejane, wearing many hats is not just part of the job description - it is the foundation of a career built on passion, innovation and an unwavering commitment to connecting with people. An award-winning radio anchor, master of ceremonies, podcaster, brand ambassador and public speaking mentor, Malejane has spent more than 15 years carving out a space for herself across Southern Africa’s media and communications landscape. Whether she is behind the microphone, on stage hosting a high-profile event, or mentoring aspiring speakers, she brings the same defining qualities: authenticity, energy an...

ANYTAH MALUNGA: The woman mining Africa’s human diamonds

19Mar

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ANYTAH MALUNGA: The woman mining Africa’s human diamonds

By Sitha Maliwa: (Image supplied) In a world where voices are often silenced by fear, doubt, and circumstance, Anytah Malunga is on a mission to help people reclaim the most powerful instrument they possess — their voice. A communicator, public speaker, facilitator and coach, Malunga has built a reputation as a transformative force in the world of communication. Her work is not merely about teaching people how to speak. It is about helping them rediscover the courage to be heard. At the heart of her mission lies the Articulate Africa Communication Institute, a training and development platform she founded to awaken a new generation of communicators across the continent. Through the institute, Malunga equips professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and young...

LEBO M TAKES A STAND: Protecting South Africa’s Iconic Chant from Misuse – an Act of Artistic Patriotism

18Mar

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LEBO M TAKES A STAND: Protecting South Africa’s Iconic Chant from Misuse – an Act of Artistic Patriotism

Not about ego, fame, or self-actualisation — this is about safeguarding a nation’s cultural inheritance for generations. By Zola Pinda: (Image supplied) In the global arena, influence is often measured by political office, public rhetoric, or fleeting media visibility. Yet, there exists a subtler, more enduring form of authority — cultural statesmanship. Over the past three decades, Lebo M, born Lebohang Morake, has exemplified this power. He has transformed the opening Zulu chant Nants’ Ingonyama into a global touchstone, ensuring that South African heritage resonates from Broadway to the West End, from Johannesburg to Tokyo, and in the hearts of millions worldwide. It’s no wonder this South African-born Grammy Award-winnin...

HATCHED, HERDED AND HONOURED: Mamela Nyamza’s landmark Cape Town premiere

15Mar

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HATCHED, HERDED AND HONOURED: Mamela Nyamza’s landmark Cape Town premiere

By Sitha Maliwa: After conquering some of the world’s most prestigious dance stages, internationally celebrated choreographer Mamela Nyamza is coming home - and she is doing so with a powerful artistic statement. Fresh from winning the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale Danza and being named a finalist for the Salavisa European Dance Award, the Gugulethu-born dance icon will celebrate her long-awaited homecoming with two extraordinary premieres at the Baxter Theatre Centre this April and May. For Nyamza, this moment is more than a performance season - it is a return to the roots that shaped her. From the vibrant streets of Gugulethu to the world’s most prestigious stages, Nyamza’s journey has been defined by courage, artistic rebellion and an unwav...

Comedy Returns to Delta Park’s Historic Site with Comedy in the Park at the Whirlwind Theatre

13Mar

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Comedy Returns to Delta Park’s Historic Site with Comedy in the Park at the Whirlwind Theatre

By NewsSA Correspondent: On 21 March 2026, laughter will echo through one of Johannesburg’s most unexpected cultural spaces when Comedy in the Park takes over the Whirlwind Theatre at Delta Park, bringing together some of South Africa’s sharpest comedic voices for an evening in a beautiful historic site amongst the trees in Delta Park. The line-up features comedy heavyweights Chris Forrest, Mojak Lehoko, Nick Goliath, and Rae Du Plooy, promising a night of razor-sharp stand-up, quick wit and uniquely South African humour. Doors open at 17h00 and the show starts at 19h00. Comedy Returns to Delta Park’s Historic Site with Comedy in the Park at the Whirlwind Theatre But this show is about more than comedy. It marks a...

SOUTH AFRICA’S THEATRE ELITE CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE: Naledi Awards 2026 nominations announced

9Mar

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SOUTH AFRICA’S THEATRE ELITE CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE: Naledi Awards 2026 nominations announced

By Sitha Maliwa: Naledi Theatre Awards 2026 Nominations Ignite South Africa’s Stage The curtain has risen on one of the most anticipated moments in South Africa’s performing arts calendar as the Naledi Theatre Awards unveiled the nominations for productions staged during 2025. With an extraordinary range of performances spanning children’s theatre, fringe productions, musicals, dance and powerful stage dramas, the nominations reflect a theatre industry bursting with creativity, courage and world-class talent. More than 100 productions were watched and evaluated before judges finally reached their decisions — a process described as both exhilarating and gruelling. The result is a dazzling list of nominees that captures the full spectrum of South African theatre:...