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Khuzani Takes Maskandi To Oxford

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

by Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 202604

South African Maskandi music has received international recognition after multi-award-winning artist Khuzani Mpungose was honoured for advancing indigenous music, isiZulu storytelling and cultural heritage. Khuzani...

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Jazz Composer Makes Music Free

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2026September 2, 2026

by Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2026September 2, 2026028

South African pianist, composer and academic Dr Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane has released 60 original compositions as a free digital collection, opening his music to musicians...

SABC1 Celebrates National Creative Excellence

Samm MarshallAugust 22, 2026August 22, 2026

by Samm MarshallAugust 22, 2026August 22, 2026058

SABC1 will spotlight South African achievement across arts, culture and sport this weekend, broadcasting two national awards ceremonies celebrating creativity, excellence and national pride. In...

Cape Town Restores City Memorials

Samm MarshallAugust 18, 2026August 17, 2026

by Samm MarshallAugust 18, 2026August 17, 2026064

The City of Cape Town has restored public memorials and replaced 23 damaged or missing plaques as part of ongoing work to preserve heritage sites...

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Cape Town Digitises Historic Heritage

Samm MarshallJuly 29, 2026

by Samm MarshallJuly 29, 2026092

Cape Town is preserving its rich history through digitisation, protecting invaluable historical records while making the city’s heritage more accessible for future generations. The City...

Battle of Muizenberg gains heritage protection

Samm MarshallApril 2, 2026

by Samm MarshallApril 2, 20260235

The historic Battle of Muizenberg site has officially been declared a Provincial Heritage Site, marking an important step in preserving one of South Africa’s significant...

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