Ngizwe Mchunu’s anti-LGBTQ+ rant splits cultural experts
Cultural experts are divided on Ngizwe Mchunu’s latest outburst, with Professor Gugu Mazibuko from the University of Johannesburg offering a more balanced view,... Read more.
‘Nathi Mthethwa is not worth mourning,’ says MP and UKZN director
A member of parliament and an academic have declared that they will not be mourning the death of Nathi Mthethwa, the former Minister of the Department of Sports,... Read more.
Musical concerts or cover-ups for graft? KZN’s maskandi boom faces scrutiny
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) community has voiced growing unease over the mushrooming of Maskandi festivals across the province. Many of which appear to be bankrolled... Read more.
Arthur Mafokate slams critics of Living with Legends Concert line-up
Arthur “King of Kwaito” Mofokate has hit back at critics of his Living with Legends Concert 3rd edition, following a backlash over the event’s line-up.... Read more.
Gayton McKenzie pulls plug on Arts in Schools Programme leaving 300 artists jobless
Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has officially suspended an arts initiative known as the Arts in Schools Programme. The flagship project was designed to... Read more.
Arthur Mafokate under fire: Legendary or just lucky with government funds
Arthur Mafokate’s latest project, the highly anticipated A Night with Legends Concert, has ignited more anger than excitement. The event is taking place on November... Read more.
Artists accuse Gayton McKenzie of wiping out SA music history in DTMH saga
Artists have expressed deep disappointment over the attachment of Downtown Music Hub’s (DTMH) assets, describing the decision as devastating for the local music... Read more.
NAC allegedly spends R6m to keep one man jobless
The National Arts Council (NAC) has allegedly spent more than R6-million in the past two years fighting to keep former employee Tshepo Mashiane out of work. Mashiane... Read more.
Actor Chrispen Nyathi slammed for bragging about work while others struggle
DiepCity star Chrispen Nyathi came under fire over a social media post about working while fans sleep. Nyathi, the Zimbabwean actor best known for his role as Pastor... Read more.
Outrage as MEC blocks tertiary graduate maidens from inspiring peers at reed dance
Members of uMkhonto Wesizwe Creatives (MKC) have criticized KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, after he allegedly barred graduates... Read more.
