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“For me, culture isn’t just a thing that you find in books. It’s not stories that are told through your family. Culture ...
31/07/2026

“For me, culture isn’t just a thing that you find in books. It’s not stories that are told through your family. Culture is love. Culture is what draws people together. Yeah, at some point, culture is what separates a lot of us. But culture is definitely what can bring people together.”

Our Editor-In-Chief and resident Chef Jeriah sat down with the young chef’s behind the newest pop up to hit Cape Town’s food scene - 𝔹𝑺

If you’re free this afternoon or evening swing by V&A Waterfront Makers Landing to see what ℝ 𝕆 ℕ 𝕀 ℕ, S e t h, Xolie Msimanga, and 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐲 cook up when they have free time.

Interview by Jeriah Fredericks
Images courtesy of 𝔹𝑺

Tonight, we open the doors of Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar and welcome the laughter, energy and flavour...
29/07/2026

Tonight, we open the doors of Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar and welcome the laughter, energy and flavour of this edition of Taste of VERVE, Vol. 2.

Doors open at 6pm. Limited seating is available. Don’t miss it.

Tonight, we open the doors of Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar and welcome the laughter, energy and flavour...
29/07/2026

Tonight, we open the doors of Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar and welcome the laughter, energy and flavour of this edition of Taste of VERVE, Vol. 2.

Doors open at 6pm. Limited seating is available. Don’t miss it.

“The visual continues by celebrating the moments that are truly worth remembering, following the two protagonists as the...
28/07/2026

“The visual continues by celebrating the moments that are truly worth remembering, following the two protagonists as they express their love through life’s simplest gestures.”

“These are quiet, everyday moments, yet the film reminds us that it’s often these small acts of connection that carry the greatest meaning in a loving relationship.”

Ntsika Novoyi breaks down the poignant imagery behind kyabo visual for “Sun” a beautifully captured and thoughtfully reimagined companion piece to the heartbreaking ballad from their acclaimed 2025 album, “Feel*r”.

Article by Ntsika Novoyi
Images courtesy of ✮kyabo

Taste of VERVE Vol. 2 29.07.26When we heard that our friends at Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar we’re laun...
23/07/2026

Taste of VERVE Vol. 2
29.07.26

When we heard that our friends at Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar we’re launching their new seasonal cocktail menu Chef Jeriah jumped at the opportunity to get creative - with previous experience curating craft beer pairings, cocktail pairing seemed right up his alley.

Each of these 6 dishes are designed to complement, contrast and uplift the creations of the team at Talking to Strangers.

Seating is limited and space is running out quick, so make sure you RSVP - the link is in our bio

Design by Kyra

This Saturday the 25th Dac On Dorp Gallery/Residency is hosting "The Habitats Made By The People", an exhibition by endi...
22/07/2026

This Saturday the 25th Dac On Dorp Gallery/Residency is hosting "The Habitats Made By The People", an exhibition by endinalomoni featuring work from a group who partook in an 8 day workshop

Swing by and see how photography can help shape people's lives

Words by Ntando Bam
Images courtesy of Dac On Dorp Gallery/Residency

South Africa’s Underground Hip Hop scene has evolved into one of the genre’s most vibrant and influential spaces. As mor...
21/07/2026

South Africa’s Underground Hip Hop scene has evolved into one of the genre’s most vibrant and influential spaces. As more artists emerge and the movement continues to thrive, the competition has become fiercer than ever.

The beauty of healthy competition lies in how it pushes artists to evolve. It’s no longer just about making great music - it’s about crafting a complete artistic identity. From sound to visuals, every detail becomes an opportunity to stand apart.

Vapi Njamela Jr., alongside the brilliant eye of GRADED JPEGS , demonstrated exactly that with the music video for “Sade Adu”, delivering a striking visual statement that elevated the record beyond its audio experience.

Review by Ntsika Novoyi
Images courtesy of GRADED JPEGS

We're back with another one - A Taste of VERVE Vol. 2This time around we're partnering with Talking To Strangers | Cape ...
21/07/2026

We're back with another one - A Taste of VERVE Vol. 2

This time around we're partnering with Talking To Strangers | Cape Town Cocktail Bar to collab on the launch of their new seasonal cocktail menu.

Chef Jeriah will be choosing 5 of their new cocktails and curating a pairing dish for each.

Seating is limited so RSVP to book your spot - find the link in our bio

Come Kuier. Eat lekker. There's love in every bite🌮

“It is in these final moments of Diptych - Part 1 that the director ck ‘s powerful message is driven home. The poverty e...
19/07/2026

“It is in these final moments of Diptych - Part 1 that the director ck ‘s powerful message is driven home. The poverty entrenched in South African communities as a legacy of the past, and the sense of powerlessness that it can play out as, can manifest in many forms.”

We at VERVE are happy to welcome Kirstin Brookes to the writing team with a powerful review of the short film “Diptych: Part 1” - a submission by Chumani Katsha which is ultimately a musical exploration of identity, change, and the evolving ways in which people use art to challenge the environments they inherit.

Read the full review at the link in the bio

Article by Kirstin Brookes
Imagery courtesy of ck

Production:
Writer & Director: ck
Associate Producer: Black Jaguar Media
Executive Producer: TheMob
Script Supervisor: Tomika Ngcali
Cinematographer & Editor: Mwango Muntemba Kondolo
Original Score and Sound Design: Tshiamo Goatingwe / Tshiamo
Production Assist: "MISSING PIECE" OUT NOW EVERYWHERE!
Post Production Assist: Sean Coetzee
Special Thanks: YBK PRODUCTIONS

Talent:
Lead: Ta Landz
Supporting actors: Mbasa pati / -Lazama Hlela🦍.

“Another thing I’d say is that I knew there was something greater than just going down the normal path of going to schoo...
17/07/2026

“Another thing I’d say is that I knew there was something greater than just going down the normal path of going to school, then getting an office 9-5 job; that just wasn’t something I aspired to go down. I knew that I would end up doing something great in life, but I didn’t know exactly what that would be. So I guess drugs were a way for me to escape that feeling and try to figure that out for myself.”

When you spend enough time in and around the scene, you end up bumping into people from all walks of life, and frankly. With that, you understand that we all face our own trials and tribulations in this life, and how we choose to respond to them determines our success.

When Ntando Bam first met Chef Skizzy.co , he was the chef; now he’s the content creator, but before all that, a lot of ups and downs had to come his way for him to find his way.

Check out Ntando’s full interview with Chef Skizzy at the link in the bio

Interview by Ntando Bam
Photography:
Slides 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6: Sowetan Buddy
Slide 2: Populace Africa

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