On Saturday 5 December 2026, Le Xhosa Nostra’s Inaugural Festival Umcimbi waseRhawutini, gears to open the festive season at River Cabin in Fourways, Johannesburg. Xhosas are known to live loud and every occasion for them is a reason to celebrate. From Umgidi (homecoming) season to the spectacular ‘Umbhinqiso Wezibazana’ that sets it off. In December, that […]
Zanele Muholi opens Sibaningi at the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown on Saturday 17 October 2026. The exhibition runs until 5 December. It marks 20 years of Faces and Phases, the portrait series Muholi started in Johannesburg in 2006, and it includes the launch of a book on the same body of work. Sibaningi is a Muholi Art Institute production, curated […]
With under 2 weeks to go, the energy is building as thousands of festival-goers get ready for a full day of music, connection and good vibes. On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Wild Waters in Ekurhuleni will transform into the ultimate playground for music lovers, with more than 120 local and international artists and DJs taking […]
Y (previously known as YFM), the heartbeat of Joburg’s youth culture, is bringing LYFE back this summer with an unapologetic celebration of music, culture and the sounds shaping South Africa right now. Taking place on Saturday, 31st October 2026 returning to Marks Park, Emmarentia, LYFE 2026 will showcase an exciting line-up that puts South African […]
In 2026, Gallo Record Company celebrates 100 years of shaping, preserving and championing the sound of African music – a remarkable century that has seen the company become an integral part of the soundtrack of generations. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Gallo will bring Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century to Cape Town on 15 December 2026, transforming the […]
From its incredible diversity of cultures and languages to its breathtaking natural landscapes and seriously good food, South Africa is a country with plenty to celebrate this Heritage Day. As South Africans prepare to mark Heritage Day, local personalities Carol Ofori, Wiseman Mncube and Kriya Gangiah are sharing some of the things they love most […]
The wait is almost over. On Saturday, 19 September 2026, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small will take over FNB Stadium for an unforgettable Amapiano celebration, bringing together more than 70 000 fans and some of South Africa’s biggest names in music. This Saturday, Scorpion Kings Live is bringing an incredible full-scale celebration of South African music, culture and entertainment. From SABC 1, […]
South African actor and Executive Producer Lawrence Maleka stepped onto the international film stage at the Toronto International Film Festival for the world premiere of Future Tense, a South African-Australian sci-fi drama directed by Jenna Cato Bass. The film, which screened as part of TIFF’s Centrepiece programme, stars Maleka as Lwando alongside Kristen Raath as Tara […]
The Jazzy Joburg Market is set to return in 2026 as part of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz weekend, bringing together creativity, entrepreneurship, culture and community at the Sandton International Convention Centre. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which brought 25 local SMMEs into the heart of the Joy of Jazz experience, the […]
Following a successful first edition, the Mayonie Festival is bringing its second-year celebration to Johannesburg, with music lovers set for a full day of world-class Afro-house and electronic sounds at Constitution Hill on 29 November 2026. Founded by South African music heavyweight Zakes Bantwini, the Mayonie Open Air has established itself as a celebration of […]
