South African Mpumi Dhlamini speaks rapidly, his energy reflecting a life filled with multiple passions – music, fitness and studying.  Once a promising football player, he left the sport, realising it was his father’s dream, not his. Now, he’s a sought-after music producer, a multi-instrumentalist, a nutritionist and a personal trainer.  His insatiable thirst for […]

Cape Town came alive on 4 January 2025 as the Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade filled the streets with vibrant music, colour, and energy. More than 75,000 people gathered to witness over 20,000 minstrels and 22 troupes weave through the city, from the historic District Six to the lively Bo-Kaap. Ghoema beats echoed through the […]

In a world where stories of resilience often get overshadowed by the noise of daily life, the Ndlovu Youth Choir rises above. Their journey from the rural village of Moutse in Limpopo, South Africa, to the world’s grandest stages is not just an inspiring story, but a celebration of breaking barriers and transforming lives. What […]

There are two kinds of journeys in life. With one, there’s a path to follow – perhaps one carved by generations past – but you have no idea of where you might end up. The other journey is the opposite; you can see the destination clearly, but there’s just one problem: the road hasn’t been […]

Capetonians are notorious for waking up late to secure tickets for performances they want to see or needing serious motivation to attend an event not on their doorstep. Unless musical royalty like Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko and South African guitarist Derek Gripper are in town. Their Baxter Theatre shows quickly sold out, as did […]

In December 2019, my father was fighting cancer for the second time while I juggled work commitments with ever-increasing home and hospital visits. In a selfish bid to help me cope, I was desperate to dance despite the guilt that came with that escapism. I discovered kizomba, aka the African tango, through an expat Angolan […]