The Time of the Writer Festival returns with a bold hybrid vision, using literature to challenge power, amplify voices and reconnect communities across borders
Through Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa
As Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants
A cinematic Afrosoul offering, Sodwa captures Pearl Thusi’s journey into music through nostalgia, collaboration and deep emotional clarity
South Africa’s creative sector is evolving as John Kani and Maumela Mahuwa launch academies designed to upskill performers, empower filmmakers and reshape African storytelling
From Bulawayo to New York, Kim Jayde’s self-funded sneaker show proves African creatives belong on the world stage
Beautifully made and emotionally rich, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight exposes the uneasy truth of who gets to tell Zimbabwe’s story
‘Writing is my first love.’ Busisiwe Ntintili reflects on her career and creative mission and social impact into every script
Dancing the Death Drill is more than theatre — it is a resurrection, a requiem and a haunting reminder of forgotten African history
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Akin Omotoso’s Marked blends heart-pounding heist thrills with heartbreaking social critique in a story about motherhood, survival and a failing healthcare system
The playwright sees beyond the script, conjuring ghosts of land, legacy and loss in ‘Breakfast with Mugabe’
Filmmaker Nyasha Kadandara opens up about Matabeleland and the emotional journey behind her feature-length debut
An electrifying saga of supernatural warfare, family loyalty and the high cost of power in the Joburg underworld
His pen exposed injustice, honoured heritage and helped free the African imagination from colonial constraint
The avant-garde music transcends boundaries, blending healing sounds and community roots
