South Africa Mail & Guardian

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:24:20 +0000
Between love and letting go
On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:19:50 +0000
‘Genesis’ is not an ending
The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect, with Genesis, a daring meditation on beginnings, endings and Black consciousness

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:14:31 +0000
Cinema under the microscope
As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:08:16 +0000
A bridge between two worlds
‘From Indenture to Royalty’ traces Prince Ishwar’s journey from humble beginnings to philanthropy, wellness advocacy and cross-cultural leadership

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:03:15 +0000
Gig Guide: Ben Rodrigues releases Hazel Eyes, Coco & J’Something’s ‘Lovers Rock’ returns this Valentine’s Day and catch The Rise by Kgethang Konese this Easter
Your essential dose of art and culture

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:57:06 +0000
Embassies mark milestones and traditions
The events celebrated women’s leadership, national milestones and cultural traditions, highlighting diplomacy’s role in fostering dialogue, unity and shared values across regions

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:57:44 +0000
Roedean school principal quits over sports row with King David
The school said it acknowledged that the school’s cancellation of a tennis match against King David earlier this month ‘were deeply hurtful to the Jewish community’

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:03:06 +0000
Ramaphosa vows to overhaul failing local government system
The president said senior officials in municipalities would be appointed through an independent process free from political interference

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:56:42 +0000
Sona 2026 leaves the creative sector behind
South Africa’s creative sector went into the State of the Nation address with a clear demand: recognition, reform and rescue. What it received was silence. Just days before President Cyril Ramaphosa took to the podium, hundreds of film and televisi...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:46:57 +0000
Ramaphosa pledges green growth, energy reform
The focus is on manufacturing green products for global markets and modernising the country’s power system, the president says

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