Month: May 2026

In Slavery’s Wake premiers at Iziko

In Slavery’s Wake
Iziko Museum will host In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World - a major international travelling exhibition.

Sarafina! still sings for freedom

Sarafina!
Bongani Nicholas Ngomane: 50 years after the 1976 uprising, Sarafina! returns to Soweto with music, memory and the fearless spirit of resistance. Sarafina! returns to Soweto with powerful new energy.Read More

Sharmini Brookes

Eugene Onegin – an uncommitted life

Eugene Onegin
Sharmini Brookes: Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian sings her heart out as the infatuated adolescent spurned by Onegin.

Johannesburg Queer Chorus presents Icons

ICONS
The Johannesburg Queer Chorus (JQC), in partnership with Roodepoort Theatre, brings ICONS to the Main Theatre on 27 June 2026.

The Story of BLING! returns to Jo’burg

BLING!
Buhle Ngaba brings her award-winning show BLING! back to The Market Theatre Laboratory, from 28 – 31 May 2026 at the Ramolao Makhene Theatre, Newtown.

Why the creative economy matters for SA

Beth Arendse
South Africa’s creative economy is often underestimated and seen as cultural enrichment only, rather than a serious economic force. Yet the evidence tells a different story.

Culture Molatole shines on African stage

Culture Molatole
AFDA student Culture Molatole rises onto the African stage after representing South Africa in the prestigious ARSO Essay Competition.

Basadi in Music Awards opens nominations

Basadi in Music Awards
Basadi in Music Awards opens 2026 nominations, expands across Africa in landmark fifth year.

Debut Dancer Bursary Award 2026

Joburg Ballet Academy DEBUT Dancer 2025. Photo: Lauge Sorensen.
The Joburg Ballet Academy is delighted to announce that the 2026 Debut Dancer Bursary Award presentation will take place on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June at the Roodepoort Theatre.

Het van Verlangekraal verkoop uit

Het van Verlangekraal
Lefra Produksies bring Leon van Nierop se Het van Verlangekraal vir die eeste keer verhoog toe.