Azania Mbatha’s Citizenship Clause
In recognition and celebration of human rights month, the Phansi Museum in Durban is presenting a selection of the Images from the Human Rights Portfolio in a three-week long exhibition until May 3. Continue reading
Opening at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg today is are two exhibitions by Chilean-born and New York-based, Alfredo Jaar. The exhibitions run until March 23. Continue reading
Menyatso Mathole
THE Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown and Concerts SA hosts a concert by the Menyatso Mathole Quartet on Sunday, November 29. Joining Menyatso will be Prince Bulo on bass, Bernice Boikanyo and drums and Leon Scharnick on sax. Continue reading
Khumbuzile Dlamini as Winnnie Mandela in ‘Ubuntu – The Opera’. Photo: Val Adamson
Review: Ubuntu – The Opera; Playhouse Opera Theatre, Durban
AN opera which celebrates the life and achievements of former President, Nelson Mandela, is not a new concept.
I was privileged to see Mandela Trilogy, Cape Town Opera’s musical tribute to Madiba’s extraordinary life when the production toured to the Playhouse a few years ago. And then there was the ill-fated Madiba: The African Opera, which was forced to close after three days at the State Theatre in Pretoria when it ran out of money to pay performers.
Ubuntu – The Opera, featuring a libretto and music composed by Juan Burgers, provides another look at the iconic statesman’s life, but this time also shines a spotlight on his relationship with Winnie Mandela and how their participation in the liberation struggle impacted that relationship. Continue reading
Harry Mac by Russell Eldridge.
AWARD-winning journalist and former newspaper editor, Russell Eldridge, has penned the book, Harry Mac, inspired by his father, Stan, who edited The Witness newspaper in Pietermaritzburg from 1961 until his death in 1974. Continue reading
Under Madiba Skies.
NELSON Mandela’s legacy is celebrated in the music collaboration project, Under Madiba Skies, which is touring South Africa from October 29 to November 1. Continue reading
THE South African Model United Nations (SAMUN) International Conference 2015 will see some of the country’s bright young minds go head to head over global issues, humans rights and international relations. Held at the Cape Town Metro Council on 12 Hertzog Boulevard from October 15 to 19, the winning teams from the provincial rounds will engage in debates based on the principles and format of the UN General Assembly. Continue reading
Lu Dlamini
In honour of Women’s Month, vocalists Lu Dlamini and Mandisa Dlanga will share the stage at Lacoste Lounge, E 1137 Ntombela Road, KwaMashu on Sunday, August 30 at 3 pm. Continue reading
Irma Stern’s Arab in Black.
An Irma Stern painting was recently found covered in bills and letters, presumably used as a noticeboard, in a London flat. Continue reading
TONIGHT at 9.15 pm on eNCA (DStv channel 403), viewers can watch the international documentary, The Other Man, which profiles FW de Klerk and his role in ending apartheid. Continue reading
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