Arts and culture

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A tour of Salt River’s iconic graffiti

Removal of some works reflects an increasingly gentrified neighbourhood

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Photo Essay | 28 April 2017

Photos of Saartjie Baartman sculpture, before and after

This is probably the list of artworks UCT has removed

University claims there are errors in our list that we obtained from a reliable source, but refuses to provide corrections

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News | 25 April 2017

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Sand artist makes a living on Port Elizabeth beaches

Siyabonga Duma, 28, wants to inspire other young people

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Feature | 14 April 2017

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Young Khayelitsha musicians jazz with American pianist Nat Adderley Jr

“I love being part of the band because it keeps me busy as a teenager.”

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News | 4 April 2017

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I was born blind for a purpose, says East London accordion player

Siphe Mditshane uses his musical talent to teach others

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Brief | 17 March 2017

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Cape Town rapper Jitsvinger to tour Netherlands

South African Road Trip: Celebrating Life uses music, dance, poetry and video to show the diversity of life in the Cape

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News | 10 February 2017

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Soweto drama group aims to tour National Arts Festival

They perform a play about growing up on township streets

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News | 8 February 2017

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The making of the minstrels

How the colourful faces of the Kaapse Klopse are created

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Photo Essay | 3 January 2017

Photo of a young man sittng on a bed holding up a drawing

Self-taught artist draws portraits for people at Khayelitsha Mall

Norman Mackolisky says he survives through his art

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News | 18 December 2016