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The third iteration of a photo exhibition of South African jazz musicians attests to this music and its creators’ cultural importance, writes Tymon Smith

Our film critic previews festival offerings coming soon to a sofa near you

'Devilsdorp': Satanic Krugersdorp killings laid bare in true-crime doccie This four-part Showmax series about the murderous 'Chosen by God' cult will have you watching with open-mouthed shock Tymon Smith Features writer, film and series reviewer 25 July 2021 - 00:01 By The dark lord comes down to Krugersdorp in Devilsdorp, Showmax's first original true-crime docuseries. You might argue that, in the popular imagination of many who have a morbid fascination with stories of satanic panic, it's long been believed that the road to hell runs straight through the West Rand mining ...

16 of the best movies and doccies to watch at the virtual Durban film fest Our film critic presents his top picks Tymon Smith Features writer, film and series reviewer 18 July 2021 - 00:00 By SA's longest-running international film festival is not physically happening in Durban this year, but there's still a rich variety of films from the country, the rest of Africa and many far-flung corners of the globe to be enjoyed as the event moves online. The virtual festival kicks off on July 22. Here are some of the highlights: .. This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscri...

The jazz super-group says this form of performance shouldn't be seen as a poor alternative to the real thing, but rather a unique platform.