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Guests attend the opening of "Modernism and its Discontents: South African Art from the Permanent Collection of the Iziko South African National Gallery, 1925-2025". The exhibition brings a century of South African art into conversation with Irma Stern's celebrated 1945 masterpiece, "The Arab Priest". Museum representatives attending include curator Andrew Lamprecht, Acting CEO Dr Bongani Ndhlovu and Director of Research and Exhibitions Dr Wayne Florence.
ART EXHIBITIONS

Cape Town’s art scene is pulling out all the stops this Heritage weekend

From Beezy Bailey and Kemang Wa Lehulere to Alexandra Karakashian and Simphiwe Buthelezi, these Cape Town exhibitions offer compelling ways to spend Heritage Month.

  • Unathi Kondile
8 min read
Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga have all withdrawn from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' tour, following Macklemore's removal over his pro-Palestine comments onstage.
PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

'Free Palestine': How Ed Sheeran lost his entire tour support line-up

The backlash over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has led to the withdrawal of every remaining support act.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
6 min read
Umzulu Phaqa, who recently released her eight-track album 'Volume 1'.
MUSIC AND CULTURE
Video

Umzulu Phaqa on redefining 'Zulu Pop' and creative freedom in 'Volume 1'

Umzulu Phaqa opens up about 'Volume 1', her approach to Zulu pop, genre freedom and why staying rooted in isiZulu is central to the music she wants to make.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
5 min read