1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (380+ words) Portchie, the beloved South African artist whose colourful paintings brought joy to thousands of people, has died at the age of 63. While based in Stellenbosch, he earned admirers across the country with his vibrant artwork and larger-than-life personality, including many…...

4+ hour, 58+ min ago  (524+ words) What started with a single tattoo machine, countless You Tube tutorials and a dream has grown into a thriving passion for 32-year-old Ikageng tattoo artist Kamohelo Matlebe, whose remarkable work is leaving clients and community members stunned. Known through his…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1140+ words) The Citizen Celestial Art Studio will mark a decade of creativity with a special exhibition at the Margate Art Museum on June 13. The exhibition, celebrating the studio's 10-year anniversary, will run from 10: 00 to 14: 00 and showcase a collection of artworks created…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (204+ words) Also read: Woza Moya opens store in Kloof Drawn to honest and emotionally grounded imagery, Van Dort focuses on capturing people exactly as they are in moments of joy, reflection, resilience, and community. Also read: Wire weaver artist showcases her…...

2+ day, 15+ min ago  (353+ words) The Calligraphy Guild, founded in 1976, is beginning a new chapter with a move to new premises in Durban North and is inviting anyone interested in Western calligraphy to attend its next meeting on Saturday, June 20. Also read: Sunningdale resident laces…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (443+ words) South Africa's emerging visual artists are being encouraged to take advantage of an opportunity that could help launch their creative careers by entering the 2026 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition. For more than 60 years, the competition has played a major…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (103+ words) THE Totally Art Club has welcomed its new chairperson, Suzette Pretorius, and thanked Pat Mc Cann, the outgoing chairperson, for all she did during her term. Also read: Not just art, it's Totally Art Speaking on behalf of the club,…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (22+ words) The Citizen Presidentia Old Age Home residents frustrated over unrepaired geysers as winter approaches...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (294+ words) Art lovers in Mbombela are invited to LABASIKATI: "This Woman's Work, a homecoming exhibition described as a must-see highlight on the local arts calendar. Presented at the Mbombela Art Gallery and curated by Samkela Stamper, the immersive exhibition celebrates African…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (251+ words) Michel has been with The Citizen since 2000. Alongside his Multimedia Editor duties he works as a photographer covering news assignments from violent protests to human interest stories and offbeat features. His work has been recognised in the Sony Profoto Awards…...