Siphokazi Jonas participated in powerful discussions at the 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival, focusing on cultural alienation and poetic reflections on nature.
Reflection in pictures from Franschhoek Literary Festival
The Essence of Music Exchange from Dr Trevor Jones
Dr. Trevor Jones, a renowned film composer, is celebrated for his scores in iconic films. The #Mex25 event will take place on 24th & 25th October in Cape Town.
LUNA PAIGE TOUR ‘OCEANIC HEART’ – 3 SHOWS IN WESTERN CAPE
Luna Paige's OCEANIC HEART TOUR spans South Africa from February to June 2025, celebrating various forms of love through original songs and covers in multiple locations.
Open Book Festival 2025 a week of creative workshops in Cape Town 2nd to 7th June
The Open Book Festival will host a Workshop Week in Cape Town from June 2 to 7, 2025, at Bertha House in Mowbray.
CANMusic.org & #MEX to Host FREE Sustainability Conference for Music Industry Creatives 10 May
Empowering Creatives in Africa: Sustainability in the Music Industry CANMusic.org, in collaboration with Music Exchange (#MEX), and Tinta Tribe, will host a FREE mini-conference and artist showcase on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM at Trenchtown venue in 143 Lower Main Street, Observatory, Cape Town The event aims to equip young creatives and music... Continue Reading →
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 →
We are in Conversation with Marcus Brewster on CapeTalk on Thursday 8th May at 9pm
Marcus Brewster reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc).Marcus Joins me in studio at CapeTalk... 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 →
Nick Matzukis a highly respected educator in the South African music industry on CapeTalk Thursday 17th April at 9pm
If last weeks talk with Nick Matzukis on Cape Talk is anything to go by -and the fountain of Knowledge Nick shared ,this weeks conversation on Cape Talk on Thursday 17th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment will be equally revealing and fantastic. This is the podcast of the show from last week ….if you want a recap https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uLRm8nEi6YRtnXHtfYhQs?si=XR_IdVioQAmt7lndb0EEyQ... 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 →
Sipho Mabuse booked for 2 May The Herald celebrates 180 years A night with legends
Sipho Mabuse and his fantastic band booked for 2 May for an evening of Fine Dining & Music in aid of Kolisi Foundation at the Sun Broadwalk The Herald celebrates 180 years: A night with legends The Herald - the oldest running newspaper in South Africa – will mark a major milestone in May 2025.... 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 →
