You’re invited to the celebration of the life of Mr Sol Rachilo affectionately known as “BRA SOL” or “SOLRAH”. The oldest artist who is still active at the age of 94 boasting a career that spans over six decades. He started his journey as a Social worker until fate lured him to the arts as…
The Market Theatre Foundation (MTF) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Gayton McKenzie, has appointed new members to its Council in terms of Section 5(1)(a) of the Cultural Institutions Act (Act 119 of 1998). The newly appointed Council is legislatively mandated to provide oversight and strategic direction in…
South Africa’s musical theatre classic, “Marabi”, makes a grand return to The Market Theatre, launching the theatre’s year-long 50th anniversary celebrations on a high note. Directed by Arthur Molepo, who was part of the original cast, the play with music that is produced by Mpho Molepo (Molepo Theatre Projects) in association with The Market Theatre…
The Market Theatre in partnership with Hattiloo Theatre presents, direct from Memphis Tennessee, the first performance of “Blues in the Night” on African soil. Running for a strictly limited season from 5 – 22 February 2026, this Tony-nominated musical celebrates blues, jazz and gospel classics, and their connection with love, resilience and the emotional lives…
Dan Thomas is one busy man both on and off the field. When it comes to his rugby, the figures speak for themselves. The Cardiff flanker has won the fourth most turnovers (ten) and made the seventh most tackles (109) in the Vodacom URC this season. As such, he will be a key man in…
Betway SA20 Season 4 served up high-quality cricket with several individuals delivering magnificent performances to earn recognition in the Betway SA20 Season 4 Team of the Tournament. Champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape provide four players, including the Betway SA20 MVP and Batter of the Season Quinton de Kock and Rising Star Jordan Hermann. Runners-up Pretoria Capitals…
Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has expressed his resounding satisfaction with Season 4 of the competition, which was highlighted by record crowds, spectacular cricket performances and a festive excitement around the country which lasted until the final run at a sold-out at Newlands on Sunday. The fourth edition concluded in gripping fashion with Sunrisers…
South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. Repo Rate: Remains at 6.75% per year, Prime Lending Rate: Remains at 10.25%. The decision was a split vote among MPC members (four favored holding, two favored a 25-basis-point cut). The bank is acting cautiously, wanting to see further declines in inflation expectations and…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) have jointly publishedtheir inaugural report, Artificial Intelligence in the South African Financial Sector. This report providesthe first comprehensive overview of AI adoption, including machine learning (ML) and generative AI(GenAI), within South Africa’s financial institutions.Informed by a survey of banks, insurers and investment managers that…
BETWAY SA20 SEASON 4 AWARD WINNERS BETWAY PLAYER OF THE SEASON: Quinton de Kock (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) BATTER OF THE SEASON: Quinton de Kock (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) BOWLER OF THE SEASON: Ottneil Baartman (Paarl Royals) RISING STAR OF THE SEASON: Jordan Hermann (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) ABSA MONEYBALL SAVER OF THE SEASON: Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) ITS RAINING SIXES: Dewald Brevis…
