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H.B. Barnum was in South Africa for the first time for the Our Origin Festival, held at Kromdraai Impact Hub in Krugersdorp from 16 to 18 October.
JAZZ

‘There are no barriers in the music’: The Savoy Ellingtons and H.B. Barnum

Legendary arranger H.B. Barnum and The Savoy Ellingtons reflect on their debut South African performance at the Cradle of Humankind, Duke Ellington's legacy, and the unifying…

  • M&G Online reporter
8 min read
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HOSPITALITY

Quiet luxury with purpose: How a former principal built Avela Lodge & Spa

Former school principal Lindiwe Ginya has built Avela Lodge & Spa in the Magaliesberg, transforming a vision for educational retreats into a thriving sanctuary of purpose-driven…

  • Busi Lethole
4 min read
Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis speaks about creative independence, the realities of streaming and why women need to understand the business behind their art
JAZZ

Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis knows the value of owning her music

Jazz musician and scholar Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantis discusses her latest album Ndilapha, creative autonomy, the realities of music streaming, and the importance of business…

  • Zingisa Mase
5 min read
Resistance: The leaders of the Women's March of 1956 clutch bundles of petitions which they are about to hand over to government officials at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Photo by Alf Kumalo courtesy of MBR Projects, Olamuk & the Alf Kumalo Estate
PHOTOGRAPHY

The women history forgot are still here

Marking 70 years since the 1956 Women's March, an exhibition of Alf Kumalo's photography explores the depth, joy, and defiance of the women who fought against apartheid pass laws.

  • Thembeka Heidi Sincuba
8 min read
FASHIONISTA: David Tlale, 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards winner for outstanding fashion and textile designer.
ARTS AND CULTURE

South African Arts honoured at the National Arts and Culture Awards

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture celebrated South Africa's top creative talent at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) held at Sun City Resort, honouring…

  • Brian Sokutu
5 min read
Evidence of murder: Tsietsi Mashinini’s body showed signs that he had been killed. Photo: Dichaba Mashinini
SOWETO UPRISING

Tsietsi Mashinini and the questions that refuse to die

This extract delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the death of Tsietsi Mashinini, a prominent leader of the 1976 Soweto uprising. After years in exile grappling with…

  • Sam Mathe
8 min read