The Open Book Festival will host a Workshop Week in Cape Town from June 2 to 7, 2025, at Bertha House in Mowbray.
Open Book Festival 2025 a week of creative workshops in Cape Town 2nd to 7th June
Ululations of Excellence for Siphokazi Jonas
National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS)Advancing the Humanities and Social Sciences. Ululations of Excellence! As we continue to celebrate 10 years of the HSS Awards, we proudly acknowledge the exceptional literary achievement of Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas with a foreword by Trevor Jones which was honoured in the Best Fiction: Poetry category at the hashtag#HSSAwards2025. Celebrating boundary... Continue Reading →
Vinyl Junkie: A Temple of Sound 94 Conrad Drive, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg
Vinyl Junkie, led by Benjy Mudie, is a cherished record store that transcends retail, offering a sanctuary for music lovers. It celebrates diverse genres and fosters community connections.
Selim Kagee Unveils Cinematic New Music Video for “Il Mondo” and has show on 29th June in Stellenbosch at 3pm
Selim Kagee Unveils Cinematic New Music Video for "Il Mondo" — Shot on Iconic Chapman's Peak Drive Celebrated South African vocalist Selim Kagee has released a breathtaking new music video for his rendition of the timeless classic "Il Mondo.” Filmed along the dramatic cliffs of Chapman's Peak Drive, the video captures the majestic beauty of Cape Town's world-renowned coastline,... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment Turns Two! – We list some key shows
The Business of Entertainment Turns Two! Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, with a rebroadcast on Sunday at 9pm has enjoyed two stellar years since the show's launch in May 2023. All talks focus on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment, the show continues to attract a growing audience on-air and online. We got asked by... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas will be at the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 16 May 2025
Siphokazi Jonas will be part of two powerful sessions at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, both happening on 16 May 2025 ONE, AN OTHER 14:30 – 15:30 Franschhoek Theatre Joined by Ashanti Kunene, Siphokazi explores the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced by Black learners in former Model C schools during the ’90s and early 2000s,... Continue Reading →
Paris Toon is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist on CapeTalk Thursday 24 April at 9pm
My special guest on Thursday night 24th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk is Paris Toon, who is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child. (Paris was also a keynote speaker at Music Exchange #MEX24 in Nov ) https://open.spotify.com/artist/10i2TorF3ZcaKiVi0UmcwT?si=hDPngSflRWC2c6XYfIJH-Q He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for... Continue Reading →
THE PLOEMIES DEBUT ALBUM “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” OUT NOW
An ode to Cape Jazz and beyond. The release of the highly anticipated debut album from The Ploemies, Unfinished Business, is finally here. The dynamic four piece band (pictured below ) is: Bradley Prince - Guitar, Duncan Johnson - Saxophone, Shaun Johannes - Bass guitar and Keno Carelse on Drums. The band encapsulates the vibrant and evolving sound of South... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi at Page Turners Book Club in Pinelands on Wednesday 16th April 10am
Do join Siphokazi as talks about her award winning poetry book "Weeping Becomes at River” at Pinelands Library on Wednesday 16th April from 10am till 11am Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas – Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach at the KKNK
Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach.The event was on the 4th April at the KKNK in Oudtshoorn.WITH Antjie Krog, Bibi Slippers, Riku Lätti, Danie Marais, Tom Dreyer and Siphokazi Jonas Antjie Krog paid tribute to poet Breyten Breytenbach and brought her poems to life.Danie Marais (Ek en jy bestaan nie), Tom Dreyer (Nou in infrarooi), Bibi Slippers (Soekenjin) and Siphokazi Jonas (pictured... Continue Reading →
Roeshdien Jaz has a Uplifting Hook-Driven New Single Fleeting Romance
Roeshdien has become known for his unique ability to blend multiple genres, seamlessly incorporating Pop, R&B, and electronic elements into his sound. Celebrating 15 years since his breakout hit ‘Feel for Life’, Roeshdien Jaz known in the industry as Mr Jaz, is back with his latest radio-ready anthem, ‘Fleeting Romance’. LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE: ... Continue Reading →
Nick Matzukis Advocate of the High Court and music & education industry expert on CapeTalk Thursday 10th April at 9pm
Nick Matzukis is on Cape Talk on Thursday 10th April on the the show The business of Entertainment hosted by Martin Myers just after the 9pm news. Nick is a published author, academic, lecturer, Advocate of the High Court and music and education industry expert. He has written many articles and four textbooks, the latest being the highly-acclaimed “Music Law, Contracts... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas at KKNK on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30
If you're at KKNK in Oudtshoorn this weekend, don’t miss this special event! Join us on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30 for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music. Antjie Krog will pay tribute to Breyten Breytenbach, while Siphokazi Jonas, Bibi Slippers, Daniela Maartens, and Tom Dreyer will share readings from their collections. Acclaimed musician... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas’ Weeping Becomes a River a joint winner for Best Poetry at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards
Siphokazi Jonas' Weeping Becomes a River was honoured as a joint winner for Best Poetry last night (28th March 2025) at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards Gratitude to NIHSS for their commitment to celebrating bold thinkers, storytellers, and changemakers who shape our understanding of society through research, creativity, and scholarship. Thank... Continue Reading →
Acclaimed saxophonist Kenny G has a South African tour this October with 3 shows
Wednesday, 1 October 2025: Durban ICC, Durban Thursday, 2 October 2025: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town Saturday, 4 October 2025: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria THE LEGENDARY SAXOPHONIST BRINGS HIS SMOOTH JAZZ MAGIC TO SOUTH AFRICA THIS OCTOBER Tickets on sale from Friday 28 March from https://breakout.events/ pictured: Kenny GPhoto credit - Supplied [South Africa – Wednesday, 26 March... Continue Reading →
JUDY BOUCHER & ROBIN S to Perform at Grand West on Saturday 27th September
JUDY BOUCHER & ROBIN S to Perform at Grand West If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2025 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 September... Continue Reading →
MUSICIAN AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, YOUNGR, ANNOUNCES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TOUR WITH GOODLUCK THIS APRIL
Friday, April 11, 2025 – One Night in Cape Town - Cabo Beach Club Saturday, April 12, 2025 – SoundsWild - Muldersdrift, JHB Friday, April 18, 2025– Splashy Fen Festival - Underberg, KZN Tickets on sale from 5 March 2025 at https://breakoutevents.co.za [pictured: Youngr]Photo credit - Supplied [South Africa – 6 March, 2025] – Youngr, the dynamic musician... Continue Reading →
ANNA WOLF “DEAR DADDY” NEW SINGLE AND SA TOUR in April from 5 to 13th
Dear Daddy single released today Friday 28 February. Dear Daddy Tour in SA – 5 – 13 April. London-based Anna Wolf, a magnetic force in the alternative music scene, is returning to South Africa for her much-anticipated Dear Daddy Tour. Known for her haunting soundscapes that blend romance and darkness, Anna captivates with an artistry that has been described as... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas appears at Youth Fest 18-26 March
My event is not open to the public. My talk is a private / invitation-only session. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch, all details on the website openbookfestival.co.za Siphokazi Jonas
Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 20th February at 9pm
This is a part 2. Part 1 was broadcast on the 13th February. Listen to it here... https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?go=1&sp_cid=866fcaa298310946848c71a1f28c8b95&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop
