Johannesburg is getting ready for a major hip-hop homecoming. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Back to the City International Festival returns to Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown for its 20th anniversary — bringing together artists and audiences across generations, borders and eras of hip-hop culture. But this year's celebration isn't simply about assembling a big-name […]
Saudi Stories Take Centre Stage in Durban The Saudi Film Nights tour heads to Durban on 11 October, bringing two thought-provoking contemporary Saudi films to The Playhouse Company's Drama Theatre. The Durban programme features Siwar and First Funeral Day, two very different stories that explore family, identity, loss and the complicated truths that can reshape […]
There is something powerful about returning home with a story that started there. For Zanele Muholi, that homecoming arrives in Johannesburg this October as Sibaningi brings two decades of Faces and Phases back to the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown — the very place where the landmark portrait series began in 2006. Opening on Saturday, […]
Forget the usual festival routine of concrete, traffic and city noise. On 17 October, Gauteng's music crowd is being invited to trade the urban jungle for an actual one. Music in the Jungle is bringing some of South Africa's biggest sounds to the Cradle of Humankind as Cradle Boutique Hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary with […]
South Africa’s creator economy is no longer just about what happens on our phone screens. It is shaping conversations, launching careers, influencing brands and increasingly becoming a serious part of the country’s cultural economy. Now, the people behind that influence are getting another major night in the spotlight. The 2026 Content Creator Awards, sponsored by […]
Politics can feel exhausting. Between campaign promises, rising living costs, political debates and the never-ending stream of WhatsApp opinions, keeping up with what is actually happening can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Politically Aweh: Poll Dancing is taking a different approach: make people laugh while giving them something useful to think about. On Wednesday, […]
On 23 October, Johannesburg is about to get a whole lot more purple. The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run is returning to Zoo Lake, with thousands of participants expected to ditch their everyday running gear for the campaign's most recognisable uniform: a very small purple speedo. But beneath the laughs, selfies and outrageous race-day outfits is […]
Johannesburg is where the 2026 Corona Sunsets Summer Tour begins, bringing the spirit of golden hour, outdoor experiences and summer energy to The Fat Olive on 24 October. The Johannesburg stop marks the opening chapter of Corona Sunsets’ biggest tour journey yet, with seven destinations planned across South Africa and Botswana. Summer Starts in Joburg […]
600 Monkey Bars, 216 Metres Up: Thomas van Tonder's Biggest Challenge Yet What does it take to chase a dream when even you aren't sure you can achieve it? For South African obstacle course racing (OCR) world champion Thomas van Tonder, the answer involves more than 600 monkey bars, months of gruelling preparation and a […]
HACC 2026: Defining the Future of Filmmaking The Hollywood African Cinema Connection (HACC) returns for its highly anticipated third edition, set to take place in Cape Town from 30 October to 2 November 2026. Under the powerful theme “Our Land. Our Heritage.”, the festival continues its mission of bridging African storytelling with global industry expertise, […]
Joburg’s summer soundtrack is getting a fresh chapter as Y brings LYFE 2026 back to Marks Park, Emmarentia, on Saturday, 31 October. But this isn’t simply another date on the city’s gig calendar. LYFE is positioning itself as a meeting point for the sounds, artists and audiences pushing South African music beyond predictable genre lines. […]
Pretoria is getting an even bigger dose of nostalgia this October, as legendary R&B trio SWV joins Brian McKnight and All-4-One for the Saturday, 31 October edition of the Ultimate R&B Experience at SunBet Arena. The announcement comes after the Cape Town leg officially sold out and more than 17,000 tickets have already been sold […]
