Acclaimed South African film, State of Violence opens in theaters across the country after showing at the Durban, Dubai and Toronto international film festivals. Read More
Johannesburg
The State of Violence
Jamal | November 15th, 2011
Bhubesii is back
Jamal | November 14th, 2011
Kirsten may just be what the Proteas need
Jamal | November 14th, 2011
Developing a Streetwear Vocabulary
Jamal | October 20th, 2011
Images from 2Bop Lookbook 2011
Cape Town based streetwear label 2Bop (Two Bop) made quite a stir with the release of their printed five-panel caps at this years STR.CRD (street culture showcase) in Johannesburg’s Maboneng precinct. Read More
The Elle New Talent – Sustainability, the Cost of Creativity?
Jamal | October 19th, 2011
Four years ago, Mr Price, “South Africa’s top value fashion retailer” partnered up with Elle South Africa to become part of the “Elle New Talent”, a young designer competition, which had already been running for ten years. Before this the competition produced top South African designers such as Terrence Bray, Jacques van der Watt and David Tlale. Since then no notable names have emerged and the collections shown each year, bar a few exceptions have been uninspired. Is this a coincidence? Is the youth of South African design in a slump? Or is the pursuit for viability having a negative effect on creativity?
Triple O – “Young Funny”
Jamal | October 14th, 2011
The local film industry seems to be experiencing a revival as young practitioners are coming together to produce independent films.
Can the Springboks defend their title?
Jamal | October 7th, 2011
Francois Hougaard scoring his match winning try against Wales
The Springboks (South African rugby team) are one of only two teams who have won the rugby world cup more than once. They are currently the reigning world champions having edged out England to win in 2007. Expectations for the current campaign are high and the South African public expects nothing less than a semi-final birth.
Gem of Jo’Burg Mall
Jamal | October 6th, 2011
View from balcony onto Jeppe street
On the top floor of Jo’burg Mall Jeppe street, Bersufekad, an Ethiopian restaurant spills out onto a balcony overlooking one of downtowns most bustling intersections. Read More
Theophilus London is Coming to South Africa
Jamal | October 6th, 2011
Facebook and Twitter have been abuzz with the anticipation of New York rapper Theophilus London’s arrival in South Africa. London will play two shows in Johannesburg, one as headlining act at STR.CRD (street culture showcase) and the other at the Alex theater in Braamfontein. Read More
The explosive sound of Jonny Joburg and The Spazashop Boyz
Jamal | October 5th, 2011
Jonny Joburg and the Spazashop Boyz certainly know how to get people talking. News of their upcoming album was revealed on twitter when Jonny Joburg tweeted “next month Spazashop Boyz album gets released. It’ll be free for 24 hours, which blogger wants the exclusive?” Read More
Viva African Film, Viva!
Jamal | October 5th, 2011
Award winning African film, Viva Riva was screened as part of Atlas Studios First Wednesday Film Club (FWFC) in Milpark last night. The film is set to be released officially on the 7th of October 2011 when it will be shown in cinemas around South Africa. Read More
Designing a New Model
Jamal | October 4th, 2011
installation view at David West " Weekend Special"
Since launching his label in 1998 David West has built up a reputation as an innovative fashion designer, having collaborated with What If The World Gallery, artist Julia Clark and exhibited as part of Toffie Pop Culture festival in Cape Town.
International Pantsula
Jamal | October 3rd, 2011
A South African dance known as isiPantsula (Pantsula dance) was recently broadcast to the world, when Beyonce featured Mozambican dance group Tofo Tofo in her latest music video, Run The World (Girls). Read More
Pending Local
Jamal | August 18th, 2011
The School of Fish
Jamal | August 17th, 2011
Dj Fish 100% Ayoba
The anomaly that is Dj Fish recently dropped a dvd with a compilation of tracks from his fifth album 100% Ayoba. Bootlegs of Dj Fish Dvd Vol 1 have since flooded the streets of downtown Johannesburg – a ploy which has been adopted by some artists lately as a strategy to build a greater fan base. Whether or not Dj Fish is behind the bootlegs is hard to say however the peculiar nature of his dvd leaves a mystifying effect around the man. Read More