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Culture · 12 Oct 2026
Absa L’Atelier Art 2026 Winners Announced as Competition Celebrates 40 Years
Celebrating 40 years of African artistic excellence, the Absa L’Atelier Art Competition has announced its 2026 winners. Four emerging artists from Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa have been recognised for their ex
Culture · 05 Oct 2026
WGRUV’s Angels In Africa Brings a Landmark Martha Graham Ballet to South Africa
WGRUV Dance Company closes its 2026 season with Angels In Africa, a triple bill featuring Reverence, Prayer and the historic South African premiere of Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels.
Culture · 09 Sept 2026
Johannesburg artist Sphumelele Zondi wins Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026
Johannesburg-based artist Sphumelele Zondi has won the Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026, taking home R100,000 and securing a solo exhibition at Pretoria Art Museum.
Culture · 01 Sept 2026
Sea Point Promenade Photography Competition Returns with R100,000 in Prizes
The Sea Point Promenade Photography Competition returns for its seventh edition, offering South African photographers R100,000 in prizes and a chance to exhibit their work in Cape Town.
Culture · 26 Aug 2026
National Arts and Culture Awards 2026 Winners Revealed at Sun City
South Africa celebrated its creative excellence as the National Arts and Culture Awards 2026 recognised outstanding talent across heritage, visual arts, design, performing arts, audiovisual and literary categories.
Culture · 24 Aug 2026
John Kani Exhibition Opens at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
The Apartheid Museum’s John Kani: A Living Legend exhibition celebrates six decades of South African theatre, activism and cultural leadership from 30 August to 30 November 2026.
Culture · 24 Aug 2026
BMW Art Generation Vol. IV Brings Contemporary African Art, Music and Culture to Johannesburg
BMW Art Generation Vol. IV returns to Johannesburg from 29 August 2026 with contemporary African art, live music, talks and free exhibitions at The BMW Art Haus.
Culture · 18 Aug 2026
2026 Content Creator Awards Announce Nominees as Samsung Galaxy Joins as Title Sponsor
The 2026 Content Creator Awards have unveiled this year’s nominees and announced Samsung Galaxy as title sponsor ahead of the awards ceremony in Sandton on 17 October.
Culture · 18 Aug 2026
Botswana Artist Kelebogile Marope Wins the 2026 FNB Art Prize
Botswana artist Kelebogile Marope has been named the 2026 FNB Art Prize winner, becoming the first artist from Botswana to receive the prestigious contemporary African art award.
Culture · 14 Aug 2026
Marble Hospitality Brings South American Flavours to South Africa with Roots of Flavour
Marble Hospitality and Air France-KLM launch Roots of Flavour, a three-part culinary series bringing chefs from Mexico, Panama and Peru to South Africa.
Culture · 20 Jul 2026
Kutlwano Monyai Debuts ‘Dakalo – The Ultimate Gift’ at Gallery MOMO
Award-winning South African artist Kutlwano Monyai presents Dakalo – The Ultimate Gift at Gallery MOMO in Rosebank. The exhibition explores grief, healing and resilience through powerful contemporary sculptures and mixed
Culture · 20 Jul 2026
The Luxurious Marble Circus 2026 Returns With Evophoria: South Africa’s Most Luxurious Festival Experience
The Luxurious Marble Circus returns for its third edition with Evophoria, bringing luxury dining, international music acts, immersive entertainment and unforgettable experiences to Muldersdrift this September.
Culture · 16 Jul 2026
Comic Con Africa 2026 Welcomes the Iconic Voice of Storm, Alison Sealy-Smith
Comic Con Africa returns to Johannesburg this September with international guests, including Storm voice actress Alison Sealy-Smith, plus gaming, cosplay, celebrity panels, collectibles and family-friendly entertainment.