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Tiago Guedes’s Aquí is a masterclass in changing one art form into another

Izak de Vries Film 2026-09-09

"Guedes, like Coetzee, encourages our intertextual references, but at the same time he has managed to create an epic that can hold its own."

Persverklaring en uitnodiging: The ephemeral nature of things – a provocation, ’n solo-uitstalling deur Laurette de Jager

LitNet Kuns 2026-09-04

Die Gallery at Glen Carlou in Klapmuts/Simondium is verheug om die opening van The ephemeral nature of things: a provocation, ’n solo-uitstalling deur Laurette de Jager op die 6de September, aan te kondig.

Why I did not like Nolan’s version of The Odyssey

Izak de Vries Film 2026-08-27

"I am keen to explain where Nolan’s reading of the story went wrong, for hopefully his movie will lead to a renewed reading of the Greek myths."

Press release: Family meeting, Mike van Graan’s sequel to My fellow South Africans, to premiere at Artscape

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-08-12

As with Van Graan’s previous works in this vein, Family meeting combines drama, comedy, song and poetry.

Press release: Superfan at the new Antique Theatre

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-08-12

Mike van Graan’s Superfan, a solo comedy drama featuring Cape Talk’s John Maytham and inspired by the role that Springbok rugby plays in the country, will run in the new, intimate Antique Theatre and Bar from 19 August to 12 September 2026. 

Drakensberg Boys’ Choir: Nearly six decades for Drakies celebrated at Hilton Arts Festival

Maryke Roberts, Jacques Linde Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-08-07

"Every boy develops at his own pace, so our responsibility is to create an environment where healthy vocal technique and long-term development always take priority."

Press release: The symphonic gala, an evening where music creates opportunity

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-29

On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the Endler Hall at Stellenbosch University’s Konservatorium will host The symphonic gala – an evening of music, masquerade & impact, a fundraising gala celebrating the power of music to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and make music education visible.

Press release: Roots retrospective, a gig not to miss

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-16

Roots retrospective is a deeply expressive live collaboration led by Luna Paige, where she draws together roots influences into a piano-driven, song-focused performance.

Nuremberg: Justice, memory and the selective morality of history

Mphuthumi Ntabeni Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-15

"Nuremberg succeeds as a courtroom drama and as an exploration of the psychology of evil. It is less successful as an examination of the broader political and nationalist currents that produced Nazi Germany."

Press release: Amanene The Gents to perform Isiqalo: The beginning – "Hamba Nam Ndipheleke" on 17 July

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-10

‎More than just a concert, Isiqalo is a powerful fusion of a cappella music, storytelling, movement, African tradition, and contemporary theatre. The production explores themes of identity, resilience, hope, heritage and the courage to embrace new beginnings.

Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival 2026: an interview with Nina Schumann

Naomi Meyer, Nina Schumann Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-09

"Chamber music is the great equaliser. When students play together in a group, their background, socioeconomic situation and skin colour become irrelevant. It is a wonderfully uplifting experience for all. We need more of this in South Africa."

LifeCycles at the National Arts Festival: a review

Izak de Vries Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-07

"LifeCycles was proof that our local is often very lekker and more than capable of matching performances from all over the world. We have great artists."

Wolf at the National Arts Festival: a review

Izak de Vries Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-07

"Those acrobats would tumble from the top of a human pyramid into the arms of waiting compatriots, only to be flung across the stage into the hands of another pair that had miraculously appeared at the right moment."

Press release: Winners announced for the 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-06

The winners of the 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards were announced at an intimate, elegant ceremony at The Baxter on Sunday (5 July), powered by CapeTalk.

Karoo Writers Festival 2026: a photographic overview

Izak de Vries Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-02

"Writers, educators and book lovers from all over the country got together from 18 to 20 June 2026, celebrating the power of storytelling. The setting was Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor in the renowned 'story street', so lovingly restored by Sandra Antrobus."

Press release: Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival 2026

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-07-02

3 to 12 July at SU Konservatorium, Stellenbosch: Performances, public master classes, lectures and more! With the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) just around the corner, and the evening concerts selling well at Webtickets, patrons have been asking what else they can attend as day visitors to the festival. More information available here.

Press release: SICMF introduces its faculty artists

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-06-23

The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) takes place from 3 to 12 July at the Konservatorium Building on the campus of Stellenbosch University. For over two decades now, the SICMF has hosted South Africa’s largest collective of world-famous classical musicians from different continents each year in July.

Washington DC Youth Orchestra touring South Africa as part of America 250 celebrations

Maryke Roberts, Evan Ross Solomon Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-06-23

"Our students come from a vast variety of backgrounds. DCYOP removes barriers so that students who yearn to contribute can do so."

Press release: Kaleidoscope Music and Arts Festival returns to Prince Albert in August

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-06-22

From 21 to 23 August, the festival brings together leading South African and international musicians, performers and artists for a programme of concerts, collaboration and community celebration.

Press release: Esteemed Minnesota Boychoir to embark on first-time tour to South Africa this June

LitNet Lifestyle and entertainment 2026-06-22

The Minnesota Boychoir will travel to South Africa this June for a multi-city tour featuring collaborative performances with leading South African choirs.

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