NEWS
Art State - May 14, 2019
The Vrystaat Arts Festival, in cooperation with the University of the Free State, presents the fourth Vrystaat Literature Festival from 1-6 July. Comprising more than 70 events, involving a wide variety of themes and topics, there truly will be something for every taste. During this year’s festival, local, national, and international guests will participate in talks, panel discussions, ..read more
Mpho Matsitle - March 30, 2019
On Human Rights Day, 2018, an ambitious event launched at the Windmill Casino lawns. Clouds heavily pregnant with rain threatened the inaugural event, but organisers were quick to allay any fears of a cancellation. The show would go on, contingencies were in place. Local musicians Levante Music, Naledi & Friends, and The Andile Q Trio, with Motheo FM’s ..read more
Editor’s Note
Ace Moloi - March 1, 2018
Among the many things I do for a living, I write. I’ve been writing professionally for over five years now, and my writings – like this text – have always been in English.
State Of Mangaung Arts
Mpho Matsitle - November 6, 2018
After seeing three well marketed shows that were concomitantly well attended, ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle looks into the state of marketing the arts in the city.
The Armchair Critic
Thato Rossouw - December 10, 2017
Senior Writer Thato Rossouw reviews Sipho Mnyakeni’s anthology Dear Oliver Tambo.
REVIEW
Ace Moloi - June 15, 2021
From the coherent choice of songs to Brenda Yalezo’s thematically profound act of taking off her shoes on stage, Keletso Mofokeng’s show was one memorable parable of divine rest, writes Ace Moloi
Tshiamo Malatji - February 5, 2020
Mangaung’s prodigal son, Masedi Manenye, took a short-left back home to open the new decade with his new multifaceted musical, iToyi-Toyi. Tshiamo Malatji took notes and files this report for ART STATE.
Press Release
Art State - May 14, 2019
The Vrystaat Arts Festival, in cooperation with the University of the Free State, presents the fourth Vrystaat Literature Festival from 1-6 July. Comprising more than 70 events, involving a wide variety of themes and topics, there truly will be something for every taste. During this year’s festival, local, national, and international guests will participate in talks, panel discussions, ..read more
PREVIEW
Mpho Matsitle - July 11, 2018
News just in Months of pain and grinds Hard dull work Have filled the countries minds To answer one simple question Shall we expropriate the farms and mines The banks, the trains The energy, railway lines?
SPONSORED
Ace Moloi - March 15, 2018
“I leave no stone unturned; even on rainy days the stage gets dusty.” ~ Kedibone Mohapi
FEATURE
Ace Moloi - December 3, 2019
While South Africans were recovering from wrestling each other for the cheapest TV on Black Friday, Bloemfontein artists gathered in their numbers for a priceless Black Friday deal in the form of a free television masterclass, writes Ace Moloi.
Mpho Matsitle - February 4, 2018
Ba Re E Ne Re Literature Festival was a festival of stimulating ideas around literature, writes ART STATE Publisher Mpho Matsitle.
Dear Oliver Tambo
Thato Rossouw - December 10, 2017
Senior Writer Thato Rossouw reviews Sipho Mnyakeni’s anthology Dear Oliver Tambo.
Harvest
Mpho Matsitle - November 1, 2017
Mpho Matsitle relives the evening of Harvest Live in Concert.
Love, Crime & Johannesburg
Ace Moloi - March 15, 2018
“I leave no stone unturned; even on rainy days the stage gets dusty.” ~ Kedibone Mohapi
