The Radioactive Blog is organising this event "Let the Stanza Breathe" A spoken word poetry event in collaboration with the Vrystaat Literature Festival 2025. When we let poetry breathe, it reveals the hidden connections between seemingly separate worlds. This showcase will bring together dynamic voices – including poets from the deaf community – to illuminate these invisible... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas participating in the Vrystaat Arts Festival 17th July
Siphokazi Jonas's "Weeping Becomes a River" interweaves poetry, theatre, and film to explore themes of cultural alienation and the complexities of tradition, religion, and migration in democratic South Africa.
HOTSTIX WILL BE AT FUSION FEST ON 22 FEB, A CELEBRATION OF FUSING TOGETHER MUSIC, FASHION & MOTORING
Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on the bill. For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful... Continue Reading →
Poets Grace Storm & Thandiwe Nqanda are bringing their production titled “Grieve” to Cape Town for 4 shows
O N E D A Y, I W A N T T O B E L I K E W A T E R A N D K N O W H O W T O H O L D S P A C E F O R T H I N G S T O S T A Y A L I V E. South African performers and poets Grace Storm and Thandiwe Nqanda are bringing their production titled “Grieve, that is how you survive” to Theatre Arts Observatory in Cape Town. The choreo-play first debuted at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda in 2024. The play is infused with poetry, physical theatre and music, looking at the importance of grieving and the journey of loss we experience throughout our lives from when we are children. It navigates through the different ways in which the act... Continue Reading →
12 Sept Thursday 9pm in studio at CapeTalk is Ricardo Mackenzie Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
On CapeTalk's #businessofentertainment show, Ricardo Mackenzie discusses plans for the entertainment industry, featuring candid conversations with industry professionals.
The McGregor Poetry Festival celebrates 12 years with the theme “Towards a Wonderful World” from 6 to 8 September 2024
We invite you to join us for a warmhearted gathering of poets from the 6th – 8th September. The McGregor Poetry Festival celebrates 12 years with the theme “Towards a Wonderful World” in an intimate Poetry Weekend-Gathering format at Temenos Retreat in McGregor, Western Cape. We have themed our weekend TOWARDS A WONDERFUL WORLD to instill a sense of hope... Continue Reading →
In Studio Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk – Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist
Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 37 plays under his belt.He joins me in Studio on Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss the current... Continue Reading →
Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is presenting dance theatre at the Baxter in Cape Town, June 6, 7, 8, 2024 – 4 performances
Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is presenting an exciting season of dance theatre at Dance Intersect 2024, in the Pam Golding Theatre, Baxter in Cape Town, June 6, 7, 8, 2024 – four performances. Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is thrilled to present Dance Intersect at the Baxter, for the first time, with... Continue Reading →
We Speak to Laura Vincenti – Director of Investec Cape Town Art Fair on Thurs 15th Feb at 9pm on CapeTalk
Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Laura Vincenti is a highly accomplished and dynamic figure in the art world, currently serving as the Director of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a position she has... Continue Reading →
Speaking on Sat 3rd Feb Free life skills workshop for youth Elim Hall Caledon Street Cape Town
Music Exchange is Speaking on sat at this FREE workshop Other speakers include We have Prof. Jonathan Jansen Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays from Siphokazi Jonas and a Happy New Year
Happy Holidays from Siphokazi Jonas and a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2024
Podcast from CapeTalk loaded with guest Siphokazi Jonas “How do we package our art” and more
On Thursday 24 August at 9pm on Cape Talk the show The Business of Entertainment hosted Siphokazi Jonas. She is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town.Topics discussed include “How do we package our art" and much more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ugD3jeDsxNwCPmWvZLv8A?si=7qRWpz0oQcam2qqsSl3oQw She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas is doing a performance of Misheck Masamvu poem Safety Pin at the Goodman Gallery on 17th Feb
Goodman Gallery presents Safety Pin, an exhibition of new paintings and a sculptural installation by Misheck Masamvu.
Razia Myers is ‘celebrating God’s many gifts’ with new solo exhibition | The South African
Razia Myers will showcase pieces informed and inspired by the ‘permanence of bedrock and the unbridled ocean’ in an exhibition in Cape Town. The South African by Erene Roux 30-11-2021 in Art and Artists The expressions of fine and contemporary artist, Razia Myers themed “Aqua Terra Firma”. Image: Razia Myers/Supplied The Koena Art Institute is set to present... Continue Reading →
South Africa’s recent unrest inspired local creative artist Razia Myers | News24
From News24 The artwork Cry our beloved country was inspired by the recent violent protests in parts of the country. PHOTO: RAZIA MYERS Local creative artist Razia Myers says her latest painting titled Cry our beloved country was inspired by the recent violent protests and looting in parts of the country. Myers says she started the large... Continue Reading →
JAFFER MODERN EXHIBITION OPENING THURSDAY 3RD JUNE 2021 FEATURES ARTWORKS BY ULRICHE JANTJES, RAZIA MYERS and more
MAY 2021, CAPE TOWN: JAFFER MODERN IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS EXHIBITION TITLED, “DOES THIS RESONATE WITH YOU”? OPENING THURSDAY 3RD JUNE 2021. THE GROUP SHOW FEATURES ARTWORKS BY ULRICHE JANTJES, RAZIA MYERS, SHAFINA JAFFER, AND MISHKAAH AMIEN. “Resonance’’ is described as the power to evoke enduring images, memories, and emotions. It also describes the... Continue Reading →