Music Feature

This week’s music feature shines the spotlight on reggae legend Bob Marley, as musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal revisits the life, music and enduring influence of the global icon. From anthems like Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, Buffalo Soldier and Is This Love, the feature explores how Marley’s music transcended borders…

This week on What to Watch, Leroy Marc rounds up the hottest releases and must-see productions. From the tense big-screen thrillers In the Grey and Obsession, currently showing in cinemas, to the moving documentary Dr Mbongeni Ngema by filmmaker Lindani Mbense, screening at the Market Theatre from 30 May -…

The South African entertainment and fashion industry is mourning the loss of trailblazing media personality Maria McCloy, who has died at the age of 50 following heart failure. McCloy passed away at a Johannesburg hospital on Tuesday evening, with her family confirming the heartbreaking news on Wednesday. Born in the…

Donald Trump received a lavish welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit that could reshape relations between the world’s two biggest powers. From military honours and cheering schoolchildren waving US and Chinese flags, to glowing compliments exchanged between the leaders, the symbolism was impossible to miss. Trump…

After months of mounting pressure, President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development. The Presidency confirmed the shake-up on Thursday, appointing Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting minister while a permanent replacement is considered. Tolashe’s tenure had been overshadowed by allegations of corruption, controversial appointments and questions over…