Sun - The Lingering Memories Of A Love Now Gone
Ntsika breaks down the poignant imagery behind Kyabo's visual for "Sun" a beautifully captured and thoughtfully reimagined companion piece to the heartbreaking ballad from their acclaimed 2025 album, “Feel*r”.
Teaching life skills through photography
Ntando reflects on the workshop recently held by Endinalo Moni, leading into his exhibition at DAC on Dorp which launches on the 25th
Sade Adu - A Visually Arresting Treatment From VAPI & GRADED JPEGS
Cape Town’s finest visual and sonic duo, VAPI and GRADED JPEGS dropped their newest visual for “Sade Adu”, stunning VERVE away with how stunning everything came together.
Diptych Part 1: A short film with a poignant message.
In her analysis of Chumani Katsha's Diptych: Part I, Kirstin Brookes unpacks the film's central message, exploring how its powerful narrative reflects the harsh realities and systemic issues that persist across modern Southern Africa.
Behind the Lights: The Mind Behind a Dystopian Student Film
Owen got the chance to sit with Ahmad Johardien, the scriptwriter and director behind the student film, titled “The Man Who Controls Traffic Lights”, and got a full perspective behind the creative minds of the ambitious project.
“SJEL” - A Cinematic Homage To The Artistic Pioneers Before Us
Ntsika reviews the breathtaking visual for “Sjel”, featuring Master Kiii and Andre Loot, directed by Ipeleng Mvumvu.
Love & Its Imbalances - Akhona’s Bounce
We break down the visuals for D F W N E’s warming song, “Akhona’s Bounce”, directed by Raphadu Maphoto.
OSKI STUDIO: The Power of Two
Vuyo Polson sits down for a conversation with Nick Farmer and Grace Mettler, OSKI Studio founders, to hear the story of how it all started and where it’s all going.
An ocean of trauma brought to life through film
Owentando Zantsi chats to Ewe Ramaphakhela, AFDA Honours student and producer of Siren’s Call, about the student film and its creation.
‘Nanna’s Kitchen’: The contrasting duality of Aaron Philander
Ntando Bam sat down with Aaron Philander to discuss his first solo exhibition, ‘Nanna’s Kitchen’ held at the Association for Visual Arts this July
BAHA SULEIMAN: ARTISTIC PRACTICE AS EXISTENTIAL RESPONSE
Photographer and DJ Baha Suleiman talks to Emily Freedman about his work, his heritage, and his outlook
Through the lens of Lindokuhle Skosana
Jeriah catches up with and old friend, Lindokuhle Skosana, to learn about his journey into fine art and his porduction company, Junehouse Films
Jamais Vu: Seeing Something New in the Familiar
Luke Swanepoel unpacks ‘Jamais Vu’ - an open invitation to South African artists to explore these familiar multitudes within ourselves
Mercy Thokozane Minah, Culture Worker
In this interview, Vuyo Polson sits down with award-winning visual artist, writer and activist, Mercy Thokozane Minah
Breaking Bread with Zizipho Bam
In this interview, Vuyo Polson sits down with award-winning poet and writer, Zizipho Bam.
“images in the mind”: the magical realism of jonathan inglis
Our new writer Emily Freedman sat down with photographer Jonathan Inglis to explore the magical-real realms of his work
Raphadu & Mpho’s Illustration Of The Film World
Starting off 2025, we used this opportunity to explore a different kind of creativity, tapping into the world of filmmaking. Raphadu and Mpho assisted us on our journey, breaking down the world of directing and producing, while also speaking on their newest short film, “THREADS OF LOVE”.
The artistic sanctuary of A&K
Meet Alice and Khanya, two young creatives who are hosting an exhibition to showcase some of the talented individuals that populate this beautiful city
The visual storytelling of Chris Sassman
Self-taught illustrator Chris Sassman talks to us about comic books, visual storytelling and how his passion feeds his soul
the lucid expressions of kyte dlamini
We chat to the Kyte Dlamini, the photographer and visionary behind the LUCID series to find out more about them and their project