Notting Hill Carnival 2026 hits its diamond jubilee
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Events
Zeitz MOCAA brings African myths and children’s stories to life in new exhibition and book launch
Zeitz MOCAA launches The Stories that Ran Away on 25 April, celebrating three new African children's books with an exhibition, performances and a book signing.
Local
Makhadzi clears the air on alleged Sports, Arts and Culture funding
Makhadzi emphasised that the payments were for services rendered, not as financial support or grants.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town Art Fair 2024: Here’s everything you must know
Here's everything you need to know about the Cape Town Art Fair 2024, including dates, times, venue and ticket information.
News
SACA Awards: Government announces new awards for arts, culture sector
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture intends to confer the South African Creative Arts Awards (SACA) annually in appreciation of the outstanding contributions to the creative sector.
Cape Town Buzz
Exhibition imagines an alternative future for an inclusive Cape Town
Residents of Cissie Gool House have co-designed an exhibit at the Cape Institute for Architecture.
News
Zizi Kodwa vows to pass Copyright and Performers Protection bills by end of May 2023
Minister Zizi Kodwa called for the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers Protection Bill to be passed speedily.
Technology
AI art copyright protection scrapped in landmark ruling
The US Copyright Office reversed its decision to grant full copyright protection to an art piece produced by AI software.
News
Two recently passed Bills SA creatives need to know about
The Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills provide for a number of significant measures relating to intellectual property rights.
Lifestyle
Cradock and these South African towns are getting name changes
Cradock is now called Gxarha, a term not familiar to at least half of the town's population.
Viral News
Watch: Mona Lisa painting vandalised by climate activist [video]
The Mona Lisa painting was unharmed, fortunately.
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Events
Biennale Arte 2022: Three artists to represent South Africa in Venice
The artists will participate via the country’s pavilion at the Biennale Arte 2022.
Lifestyle
Popular black and white wall art for 2021
The following are some inspired Black and White Wall Art ideas for your home.
Crime
Selling San rock art is illegal – Hawks make an example
A 48-year-old from Port Shepstone was arrested for attempting to sell San rock art on social media.
Local
‘Vula president’ – KZN artists demand 70% capacity at events [video]
#VulaPresident is a cry from KZN artists who want the Level 2 Lockdown regulations adjusted to allow 70% capacity at events.