Sam Mtukudzi (21), son of the legendary Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and one of Zimbabwe’s most promising young musicians, passed away in the early hours of this morning after a fatal car crash.
Sam Mtukudzi Tragically Passes Away
15 March 2010
Talent Campus Calls For Entries
18 January 2010
Talent Campus Durban invites African filmmakers to apply for 5-day programme of workshops and seminars on theoretical and practical approaches to filmmaking.
The Re-return of JawFest
7 October 2009
Mzansi’s only backyard music festival, JawFest, returns for another ten-hour kick-ass party in Midrand this October. It may be small, but there’s great music, you can bring your own beer and meat to braai and there’s even camping so there’s no need to drive home afterwards.
Blackwash Holds Festival Of Ideas Camp
1 October 2009 | 2 comments
Blackwash holds its first Festival of Ideas Camp at jazz maestro Zim Ngqwana’s Zimology Institute farm this weekend. The festival which will be jam-packed with cultural activities and various talks on the plight of black people in post-apartheid South Africa kicks off tomorrow and ends on 4 October.
Spier Contemporary 2010 Calls For Entries
21 September 2009
Mzansi’s creative community have until 30 October to submit their artworks to the Spier Contemporary 2010 competition. The competition is a perfect opportunity for artists to create work that they’ve always wanted to make.
Joburg To Be ‘Switched On’ At Arts Alive
18 August 2009
Joburg arts enthusiasts and partygoers can look forward to a jam-packed arts programme at this year’s Arts Alive festival said organizers at the 2009 Arts Alive media launch held at the Market Theatre last Wednesday.
Plush To Tour South Africa
18 August 2009
After a nine months absence in South Africa’s rock music scene, melodic rock band, Plush, returns home for a countrywide tour you can’t miss! Catch their first perfomance this Saturday in KZN.
Focus Features’ Africa First Short Film Program Deadline Extended
11 August 2009
African filmmakers have until Monday August 17th to apply to be considered for a $10, 000 Africa First Short Film Programme that will provide finance for pre-production, production and or post-production of their films.
Malawian Film Seasons Of A Life scoops two awards at Zanzibar film festival
17 July 2009
Malawi’s film industry received a boost as its 1997 film, Seasons Of A Life scooped two awards – The Verona Jury Award for Best African Film and the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) Chairman Golden Dhow Award at Zanzibar’s film festival this year.
Reviving Sophiatown: Arts Programmes Start at Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre
8 July 2009
In the true spirit of Sophiatown, the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre launched its Saturday arts programme and workshops for children aged between 9 to 12 and 12 to 15 this past weekend.
National Eisteddfod Academy 2009: Final Call For Entries
30 June 2009
Missed the closing date for entries at the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA)? Don’t sweat the closing date has been extended to the 10th of July.
NewsWrap - Lira reaches gold, White Wedding makes millions and more
25 June 2009 | 2 comments
In the news this week soul sensation Lira sells 20 000 copies for Soul in Mind, White Wedding makes millions, Zambian videographer wins video contest, Mzansi DJs meet for a music conference and Tunisian film wins a Golden Hawk award.
Brett Kebble’s Art Collection To Be Auctioned Next Month
15 April 2009
Graham’s Fine Art Gallery will be selling the late Brett Kebble’s art collection at an auction early next month. The entire collection comprises of 142 artworks ranging from early realist works to cutting-edge contemporary art.
Gavin Hood Back On Home Soil
15 April 2009
Tsotsi director, Gavin Hood, will be back in Mzansi for a short visit ahead of the release of his new Hollywood film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The point of the visit is to promote and participate in media interviews on his latest offering. Hood is expected to be in S.A between the 19th and 21st of April.
Mandoza Feeds The Poor
15 April 2009
Mandoza proves he’s not just a bad boy by lending a hand to an organization that feeds starving families across the African continent. After all the negative media he’s had to deal with lately, Mandoza is finally making a turn-around in his life. He’s partnered with Bolton Food For Life Foundation in its project to feed the poor.
Naledi Theatre Awards announces nominees
8 April 2009
The annual Naledi Theatre awards announces nominees for this year’s ceremony which takes place at the State Theatre in Pretoria, on Sunday April 19. This year the judges have evaluated over 60 productions performed in 2008.
Selaelo Selota returns with rootsy “Lapeng Laka”
19 March 2009
It’s been close to a decade since Selaelo Selota burst into South Africa’s music scene with “Painted Faces” which earned him two SAMA Awards in 2001 for Best Newcomer and Best Contemporary Jazz Album. After four successful, Selota is still going strong and he’s back with a fifth album.