Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith is a 21-year-old, born in Kwazulu-Natal to a family with a vague history in Europe and in South Africa’s indigenous people. In high school she took history as an extra subject, seeing the teacher once a week and doing self-study. She believes that examining the past can lead to a better understanding of the present. Her interests include hiking, horse riding and the occasional venomous snake handling course. She currently studies music in Cape Town and hopes to discover more about the indigenous ancestors in her family tree.

A review and rethinking of Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat

Jessica Smith Lifestyle and entertainment 2025-10-16

"It is always evident when directors have properly supported their cast in realising and portraying fully formed characters. This production is one in which it shows."

Musical review: Chicago

Jessica Smith Lifestyle and entertainment 2025-09-09

"Their dynamic was hugely entertaining. Both actresses pulled off their character arcs in a way that made the fast-paced drama feel as though it had months’ worth of emotions and events packed into minutes on stage."

Sex and pleasure: Episode one review

Jessica Smith Lifestyle and entertainment 2023-03-06

"If the first instalment is anything to go by, then viewers should not be intimidated by the series. Everyone can learn something from it, and it is a fun and fascinating watch. So, grab a snack and a cosy seat, and let’s talk about Sex and pleasure."

Respectful, because it does not pretend: A review of Halley’s Comet by Hannes Barnard

Jessica Smith Books and writers 2022-05-31

"The three teenagers must navigate the aftermath of their shared experience and the illegality of interracial friendship, and survive the predator that still lives free among them."

Themes of hypocrisy and secrets: Glass house by Chinenye Emezie, a review

Jessica Smith Books and writers 2022-03-16

"This book could be a good start for someone who wants to get to know the work of Nigerian authors. I would recommend it for readers with a taste for family dramas with weighty topics and satisfying character growth."

Dystopian, fantasy and sci-fi blended: A review of Charlie Human’s Ancestral

Jessica Smith Books and writers 2021-12-13

"There are plenty of fight scenes. The battles are impressively detailed, and sometimes shocking or gross. I think this is one of the book’s strongest points. The violence is completely unfiltered, with everything from a simple jab to the crunch of a bone breaking."

Devilsdorp: Mystery and suspense cleverly maintained

Jessica Smith, Izak de Vries Lifestyle and entertainment 2021-08-04

"It was superbly put together. I would give Devilsdorp a ten out of ten on the psychometer."

Under siege in Durban

Jessica Smith Opinion 2021-07-13

"My brother has just sent me a message saying that most shelves are empty and he hasn’t even made it into the store yet. Perhaps rationing will still be necessary."

Wesens, an analysis by Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith Film 2021-05-06

"Careful combinations of cinematic elements carry a weighty topic with an aesthetically pleasing backdrop – a masterfully executed film for fans of indie productions and for those who are undaunted by the truth."

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