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      The Joke Was on Me: Swankie Mafoko’s Story of Rediscovery

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 667 0

      Through her one-woman show The Joke Was On Me, Swankie Mafoko transforms personal struggles with addiction and loss into a story of resilience, laughter, and self-discovery.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

      Snakx Art Man

      Snakx Art Man is Transforming Trauma into Colourful Hope at Local Victim Friendly Centres

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 10, 2025 636 0

      Ntuthuko ‘Snakx Art Man’ Ntombela is a gifted artist, making a difference one brushstroke at a time, adding colour and spreading hope at victim-friendly facilities at local police stations.  …

      The Story Behind Musa’s Stall at Northgate Mall

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 4, 2025December 3, 2025 1,181 0

      From surviving a life-altering shooting to building a thriving beadwork business, Musa’s journey is lifted by community, and the quiet of “I Have A Name,” a project capturing the humanity…

      Linden

      Linden Launches Community Art Initiative for 16 Days of Activism

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 23, 2025November 21, 2025 600 0

      Linden is prepping for a community-wide creative effort as part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.   Johannesburg, South Africa (23 November 2025) – The Linden…

      Venice Art Biennale 2026

      South Africa to Take Part in 2026 Venice Art Biennale

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025 654 0

      South Africa has confirmed its spot at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale – one of the most influential contemporary art showcases in the world.   South Africa (17 November 2025)…

      Dr Esther Mahlangu

      SA’s Dr Esther Mahlangu Turns 90 With Exhibition in Her Honour

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025 1,031 0

      The inspiring Dr Esther Mahlangu, South African artist, icon and national treasure, has just turned 90.   Johannesburg, South Africa (14 November 2025) – That’s 90 years of life, with…

      Marlene Dumas

      SA-Born Marlene Dumas Becomes First Contemporary Woman Artist in Louvre’s Permanent Collection

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 10, 2025November 12, 2025 3,707 0

      Marlene Dumas is now one of the only few living contemporary artists whose work has found a permanent home in the Louvre. And she was born in Cape Town.  …

      Mbongeni Buthelezi

      SA Artist Mbongeni Buthelezi Turns Plastic into Masterpieces

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 1,061 0

      Mbongeni Buthelezi transforms discarded plastics into large-scale masterpieces, proving that even the most mundane materials can tell extraordinary stories about life and conservation.   South Africa (05 November 2025) –…

      Powerpuffs

      A South African Twist to the Powerpuff Girls

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 862 0

      The Powerpuff Girls just got a South African remix, and it fuses pop culture with South African artistry. The artist hopes to bring this series to galleries one day.  …

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      Stellenbosch University Lecturer Transforms Local School into a Colourful Work of Art

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 11,770 0

      Through vibrant murals inspired by learners, Stellenbosch University lecturer Mieke van der Merwe has transformed Altena Primary School’s walls into colourful stories of everyday life, sparking creativity.   Stellenbosch, South…

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