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Culture · 03 Mar 2026
Batwing Unmasked: Johannesburg Film Festival Spotlights Africa’s First DC Superhero
Johannesburg’s cultural calendar welcomes a powerful moment in African storytelling with an exclusive screening of BATWING Unmasked: An African Super Hero at the Joburg Film Festival. Taking place on Friday, 6 March 2026
Culture · 27 Feb 2026
Isio Africa’s Provocative Anthology ‘A Moment in Time’ to Screen at Joburg Film Festival 2026
Isio Africa has announced that three short films from its bold new anthology series, A Moment in Time (AMIT), have been selected for the 8th annual Joburg Film Festival. The films — The Night Before Elections, The Patria
Culture · 16 Feb 2026
Freya Willemoes-Wissing Showcases Powerful New Work at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026
During the week of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Freya Willemoes-Wissing will present a powerful selected work from her acclaimed body of work, I Bled A Thousand Days
Culture · 12 Feb 2026
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils its 2026 Symphony Season and Global Conducting Fellowship Partnership
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) today hosted a press launch in Johannesburg, formally unveiling the 2026 World Symphony Series Summer Season of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The event also announ
Culture · 27 Jan 2026
Experience the Enchantment of Paris Opera Ballet — A Cinematic Journey
Step into the World of Dance: Two Iconic Ballets from Paris Opera Ballet This week offers an enchanting treat for ballet enthusiasts and cinema lovers alike as the Paris Opera Ballet presents two of its most celebrated p
Culture · 22 Jan 2026
Zanele Muholi and Casa Santa Ana Present Amalanga awafani: A Landmark Exhibition of Black Queer Visibility and Resilience in Panama
Panama City, Panama – January, 2026 – Visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi, in collaboration with Casa Santa Ana, supported by Panama’s Ministry of Culture, is proud to announce Amalanga awafani (Days are not t
Culture · 09 Dec 2025
Celebrate African Creativity This Festive Season at the Art Lab
From 8 to 21 December, the Standard Bank Art Lab welcomes a vibrant celebration of African creativity that is set to spark joy and inspiration. This year’s theme encourages visitors to engage with hands-on experiences th
Culture · 28 Nov 2025
Artworks from the Ifa Lethu Foundation and SABC: Still We Rise
The Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa is proud to spearhead another landmark event in the country. This October, it will partner with the SABC as they come together to present Artworks from the Ifa Lethu Foundation an
Culture · 22 Nov 2025
AAB Performance Awards Competition Winners announced
The American Academy of Ballet (AAB) is delighted to announce the two winners of the Grand Prize (junior & senior division) of the inaugural South African Performance Awards Competition that was held last Saturday at the
Culture · 22 Nov 2025
Evita se Perron turns 30: Celebrating three decades of Darling charm
If the walls of Darling’s most famous former train station could talk, they would likely pour you a brandy and tell you to stop taking yourself so seriously. This year, Evita se Perron turns 30, marking three decades of
Culture · 20 Nov 2025
Festive Wonderbag recipes for a stress-free holiday feast
The holiday season is synonymous with family, celebration, and, inevitably, hours spent in the kitchen. To help you reclaim your time and save on electricity, we have curated a selection of festive Wonderbag recipes desi
Culture · 05 Nov 2025
American Academy of Ballet Performance Awards Competition
Calling all young aspiring dancers to showcase their talent The American Academy of Ballet (AAB), a New York-based organisation that coordinates and hosts auditions and Performance Awards events all over the world, is de
Culture · 01 Oct 2025
Johannesburg Photographers Take Jozi’s Story Global
Johannesburg photographers are bringing the city’s vibrant and complex stories to international audiences. In particular, from township streets to European galleries, six young South African photographers are carrying Jo