By Lungz Mathupha You don't have to be a Rocky fan to appreciate the brilliant acting skills (and good looks) of Michael B. Jordan in this mind-blowing production. Charisma and determination are plentiful as Jordan conveys the powerful story of Adonis Creed’s quest to...
When inspiration hits
A day at TEDx Johannesburg By Lungz Mathupha Soweto Theatre recently played host to the TEDx Johannesburg, leaving many attendees highly satisfied. The event was well organised with refreshments provided during the talks and a delicious lunch after the first few...
Review: Minecraft Combat Handbook
This review was written by my 16-year-old nephew and is published mostly unedited. Thanks to Penguin Random House for the review copy. Minecraft is a sandbox game where everything from space to your imagination is infinite. Since its release in 2009 its community has...
Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty
Guest post by Nafisa Akabor In May GoBeauty made a comeback on the WeChat app. This means all your last minute beauty and spa treatments can be taken care of directly within the app. If you’re too busy to pick up the phone and try to make an appointment, or told that...
Colour Me Human sets Soweto Theatre alight
By Lungz Mathupha Setting the stage ablaze with lights, music and movement, the latest stage production at the Soweto Theatre presents a fiery performance of local arts. Titled Colour Me Human, this musical celebrates the evolution of humankind through dance and song,...
The chance to see this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner
By Lungz Mathupha When a movie bags the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, there’s high expectation surrounding the hype. This year’s winner is Polish film by Pawel Pawlikowski, titled Ida – and it delivered with a truly captivating narrative. The film is set in 1962...
France isn’t just in your dreams…
By Lungz Mathupha The Eiffel tower and lush vineyards of Champagne may be a long distance away from our humble existence here in Mzansi, but nestled in the vibrantly youthful suburb of Braamfontein is a slice of France which will make you forget that you’re still in...
Five unlikely things to upcycle
This is a paid insertion contributed by a third party. The gifting season is upon us. Fear not – the frugal shopaholic with a love for crafting is at your (and your wallet’s) service! We’ve all seen the upcycling boards on Pinterest, where objects that are considered...
Da Vinci’s Drawbacks
This post was written by Jade Mitchell and originally appeared on her blog - she was kind enough to attend the exhibition in my place when my body once again betrayed me. I have to confess that I have intentionally mimicked the title of the awful television show ‘Da...