Cape Town theatre brings music, laughter and bold stories to the stage this festive season

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

These productions dive into themes of love, resilience, community, and finding your voice, all delivered with heart, laughter and a distinct local flavour.

How school readers sparked Zeta Jonkers' imagination

Liesl Van Der Schyff|Published

Discover how 10-year-old Zeta Jonkers transformed her passion for reading into authorship, publishing her first story with the help of her parents and a supportive ...

Prime Circle and Jesse Clegg to rock the Mother City this weekend

Karishma Dipa|Published

Join the festive spirit in Cape Town this weekend with live music from Prime Circle and Jesse Clegg, a vintage car show at the V&A Waterfront, and an insightful ...

Miss Universe is under fire for allegedly blaming Miss Jamaica following stage accident

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

What should have been a moment of compassion turned cold when leadership allegedly pointed fingers at Miss Jamaica following her fall, exposing the harsh and uncaring ...

Marc Lottering is back in the spotlight with a new musical in Cape Town

Karishma Dipa|Updated

Join renowned comedian Marc Lottering as he debuts 'Colleen The Musical' in Cape Town this weekend, alongside the fast-paced comedy 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

Watch VideoTemple Boys unveil 'Ons is Hier': a powerful fusion of gqom and Kaaps identity

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Their latest album blends traditional gqom with street-smart swagger, celebrating coloured identity, community pride and the power of Kaaps.

'Dr' Matthew Lani is back, this time he's selling his own skincare products

Gerry Cupido|Updated

Matthew Lani, previously exposed as a fake doctor, resurfaces with a skincare line that has many questioning its authenticity.

Paul McCartney's silent track: a powerful protest against AI in the music industry

Lutho Pasiya|Updated

Paul McCartney makes a striking statement against AI in the music industry with a silent track, featured on a protest album alongside renowned artists, as concerns ...

Rachel Kolisi's fans offer comfort as rumours of Siya Kolisi's new relationship surface

Lutho Pasiya|Updated

Fans have rallied around Rachel Kolisi, sharing messages of comfort and support as speculation grows about her ex-husband Siya Kolisi's new relationship.

A weekend of music, comedy and spring vibes in the Mother City

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

The city comes alive with a mix of live music, dynamic performances, and comedy to keep everyone entertained.

Hunter Biden: 'I've fallen madly in love with Cape Town' as he slams Trump’s white genocide narrative

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Hunter Biden defends South Africa in a podcast interview, criticising Donald Trump's controversial remarks on white genocide during a meeting with President Cyril ...

Must-see performances on Cape Town stages this week

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Stories of hidden desire, betrayal and hope reveal how personal and societal pressures shape who we are, showing the courage, vulnerability, and compassion needed ...

Under the Tablecloth of Table Mountain: A journey through District Six

Genevieve Serra|Published

Join Cecilia Reynolds on a poignant journey through District Six, where vibrant memories of community life unfold against the backdrop of apartheid's shadow.

South African Gen Z creators join forces to address gender-based violence

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Discover how South African Gen Z creators are harnessing the power of social media to combat gender-based violence, share their stories, and foster a supportive ...

Mzansi's finest comedians take Cape Town by storm this weekend

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Cape Town is set for a laughter-filled weekend as South Africa’s top comedians bring their talents to the stage.

Latrice Royale from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' to dazzle South Africa with two-city tour

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Latrice Royale, the iconic drag performer, returns to South Africa after 13 years for a captivating two-city performance, sharing her journey through music and culture. ...

Unlock the secrets of Fehmz's 'Damn Good Food': the cookbook that turns digital cooking into culinary gold

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Fehmz, the South African culinary sensation, takes her passion for cooking from the digital realm to the printed page with her first cookbook ‘Damn Good Food’.

Celebrate food, wine, laughter and music across the Mother City

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Cape Town offers a mix of soulful cooking, live opera, and laugh-out-loud comedy.

‘Top Billing’ returns: S3 revives South Africa’s favourite luxury lifestyle show in 2026

Oluthando Keteyi|Updated

SABC 3 is set to delight fans as the beloved show 'Top Billing' returns to Mzansi screens in 2026, following a six-year hiatus.

'Turn the volume up, Trump,' says New York mayor Zohran Mamdani

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

As New York City welcomes its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the spirit of the city comes alive through a new narrative of hope, inclusion, and vibrant cultural ...