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Collective interpretation: Decorex is shaped by designers, curators and collaborators from across Africa and beyond. Photo: Screenshot

Soft Life: Inside Decorex Africa’s most intimate theme yet

At Decorex Africa 2026, soft life shifts from aesthetic trend to cultural enquiry, asking how design can hold space for rest, identity and a more intentional way of living

  • Library
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A twilight visit to Spier Light Art unfolds into a layered reflection, as two voices capture the power, intimacy and meaning of contemporary South African art

Thando Mama steals the spotlight at Spier Light Art Festival

A twilight visit to Spier Light Art unfolds into a layered reflection, as two voices capture the power, intimacy and meaning of contemporary South African art

  • Eyaaz
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Amapiano kings: The appearance of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small reflects how deeply the festival has begun to engage with the evolving soundscape of the continent. Photo: Supplied

Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new era

From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Masego at last year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival Weekend

Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.

  • Eyaaz
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Common thread: Celeste Ntuli doesn’t change her material for audiences in different cities because she finds that South African audiences share similar experiences and humour. Photo: Supplied

Queen of comedy in the Mother City

Celeste Ntuli turns personal roasts, faith and fearless storytelling into a must-see comedy experience as she takes her hit show to Cape Town

  • Busi Lethole
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Soulful: Join Freshlyground and Manana for a soulful evening of songs at Kirstenbosch on 18 January. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Freshlyground and Manana at Kirstenbosch Gardens; Cats at Teatro Montecasino; and Cape Wine Auction at Nederburg Wine Estate

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  • Eyaaz
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Revellers: A sea of festival goers at the Kaytranada Milk + Cookies Joburg show. Photo: Supplied by Milk + Cookies

Gig Guide: Scorpion Kings to perform at Piano People SA debut, Made In Jozi NYE Festival with Shekinah & DJ Kent, WAV Festival redefining R&B and Soul, Gunna & Majid Jordan back in SA for Milk + Cookies Festival

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  • Busi Lethole
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Sunrays: Emotions of the Sun exhibition. Photo: Alex Webb Magnum Photos

Diary: Emotions of the Sun at Youngblood Gallery; Mayibuye iAfrika at the State Theatre; Gagasi FM Beach Fest in Durban; Makhelwane Festival in Soweto; Brett Murray at Norval Foundation

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  • Eyaaz
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Summit: DBN Gogo joins The 99% Uprising Festival on 22 November in Johannesburg. Photo: Supplied

Diary: We The 99 People’s Summit; Universe on stage in Cape Town; Mosax at the the Reef Hotel

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  • Busi Lethole
2 min read
Strong bru: Black Coffee will headline Africa Is Not a Jungle in Durban on Saturday 8 November. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Africa Is Not a Jungle, ACCES Music Conference and Red Bull Flugtag

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  • Busi Lethole
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Illuminating: A still from the film WAT WAS HIE?, which explores indigenous histories through dance and poetry. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Colonial history films, Jazz Jol, Pride Parade and Music in the Gardens

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  • Busi Lethole
3 min read
Have a blast: A saxophonist performs at a previous edition of Heritage Day celebrations. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Heritage Day at Zeitz MOCAA, Friends of Feya Faku in Durban, Poetry at Market Theatre

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  • Eyaaz
2 min read
Leap: The Posh Vibrant Youth troupe at the Tweede Nuwe Jaar procession last year. Photo: Brenton Geach/ Gallo Images

Diary: Cape Town Photography Festival, Folklore Festival, Basha Uhuru Festival,

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New hope: Lumanyano ‘Mzi’ Bizana will be performing in Cape Town after a stint abroad. Photo: Henry Schulz

Diary: Mandisi Dyantyis goes symphonic with the Cape Town Philharmonic, Lumanyano Mzi debuts Ithemba Elitsha at The Basement, Riaad Moosa brings What’s the Point? to Durban.

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  • Eyaaz
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Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits

Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny

Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits

  • Eyaaz
7 min read