In the heart of Johannesburg, a city that beats with rhythm, dreams, and the voices of a thousand storytellers, a new chapter is about to begin. Joburg City Theatres is calling on creative professionals to help craft something extraordinary: a podcast that captures the soul of South African theatre, the pulse of its people, and […]
Netflix continues to invest in South Africa’s growing creative economy with the launch of the Screen Craft Pathways Traineeship Programme 2025, an initiative designed to equip emerging filmmakers and production professionals with hands-on experience and mentorship in the film and television industry. Building on the success of its 2024 pilot programme, which supported 13 rising
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Somewhere in Johannesburg, a stage light still burns long after the curtains close, a quiet symbol of the stories that shaped us. The Market Theatre has never just been a building; it’s been a home for courage, truth, and artistic rebellion. From the whispers of protest plays to the roar of freedom songs, its walls
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When you meet Uno Shumba, you’re instantly struck by his calm intensity — the kind that only comes from someone who’s been building more than just dreams. He’s been building blueprints for impact. From transforming conversations into a creative movement with The Kulcha, to launching a bold new brand with HumbleSnob, Uno is a man
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On 24 September 2025, the heart of Vosloorus came alive as Pub & Grill Whitehouse, Mfundo Park, hosted one of the most electrifying hip-hop gatherings of the year — REP YOKULCA. The event was more than just a show; it was a powerful celebration of unity, creativity, and the rising wave of local hip-hop talent.
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In the heart of Mahikeng, where dust roads echo with the rhythm of community life and the sound of dreams waiting to unfold, a young girl once stood on a small stage under the mentorship of acclaimed playwright Paul Grootboom. That young girl was Loungo “Fruity” Masire now a force in South African theatre, television,
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There’s something magnetic about Phly Honey — a name that rolls off the tongue with the kind of confidence that can only come from someone who’s lived her truth, hustled through the grind, and emerged shining. Known to the world as Poloko Mosarwa, the Lobatse-born MC, fashion entrepreneur, and cultural trailblazer is not just building
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In a thought-provoking conversation with Zarcia Zacheus, a dedicated music educator and composer, we explore a crucial issue in South African music education — the lack of accessible, licensed, and properly notated scores for local genres. Speaking from her wealth of practical experience across primary, high school, and tertiary levels, Zarcia emphasizes that her insights
When Imbizo Magazine first featured Jozi Bush, we knew we were witnessing the rise of a creative force with a sound and soul too big to be boxed in. Since then, the Burgersdorp-born artist — real name Siyabulela Ndzimeni — has continued to evolve, breaking new ground across South Africa’s music and poetry scene. Jozi
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In the pulsating heart of Cape Town’s creative scene stands Hluma Shoko, better known by her stage name Not A She — a DJ, creative entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary storyteller whose work exists where rhythm meets purpose. Her artistry defies boundaries, threading together music, design, and community in a way that speaks to the soul of
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