South African Creatives

‘New Rainbow Nation’ Mural Holds Important Message for Pessemists

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023 554 0

Artist Samurai Farai created his version of the ‘New Rainbow Nation’, but it didn’t start off patriotically. Instead, through the creative process, he re-discovered his South African pride and left…

South African Art Gallery to Take on New York City 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023 761 0

A locally loved gallery has come a long way since its early days in Johannesburg, and recently announced expansion to the Big Apple. More exposure and opportunities for local artists?…

Inspiration Erupts for Young Musicians After Experiencing Their First Opera 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 20, 2023 197 0

Young musicians got a glimpse of their futures as performers recently after experiencing what, for many, was their first taste of opera at Cape Town’s Artscape.   Cape Town, South…

Joburg Artist Breathes New Life into Airbags—Thought-Provoking Fashion

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 25, 2023June 22, 2023 572 0

In the creative pursuit to give waste materials chapters beyond the scrapyard, a Johannesburg creative made garments entirely from airbags.   Johannesburg, South Africa (25 June, 2023) — As upcycling…

Siya Kolisi’s Documentary Wins Crowd Favourite at International Festival

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 20, 2023June 20, 2023 770 0

Siya Kolisi’s documentary won crowds who chose his story for first place at an international story-telling festival in New York!   New York, USA (20 June, 2023) — The documentary…

SA’s Gert-Johan Coetzee Behind Little Mermaid Premiere’s Glowing Gown 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 10, 2023October 28, 2024 1,052 0

South Africa’s fashion designer to the stars, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has done it again, making a beautiful splash at The Little Mermaid’s Blue Carpet Premiere.   Global (10 May, 2023) —…