I don’t know why I’m writing this review. You were at the show. You must have been. All the South Africans in London were. At least, that’s sure as hell what it felt like it.

The cream of the Mother City’s comedy crop is performing at the Cape Town Funny Festival in London running from 23-25 October at the New Wimbledon Theatre

A month on crutches taught me the wonder of the London bus system — and I haven’t looked back

Back for one night only this week, eVoid are set to rock The Half Moon Putney

Cape Town’s award-winning and annual comedy festival comes to London for three nights only from the 23-25 October

Winner of the Green Award at Sheffield Doc Fest, Best S. African Film at Encounters International Film Festival, and officially selected for the Durban International Film Festival, ‘Unearthed’ will now screen in London

South African expat in London Elsa Perez is appealing for more dancers, particularly male dancers, to bump up the performers for the Protea dance group at the Dancing Round the World Festival

Cape Town’s award-winning and annual comedy festival comes to London for three nights only from the 23-25 October

According to National Parks UK, the purpose of a national park is to ‘conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of national parks by the public.’ Why shouldn’t London, with all its green space, cultural heritage and diverse wildlife, be one too?

The Steve Biko Foundation invites all to the Steve Biko Memorial Lecture, London, to be delivered by Hugh Masekela on “Art & Activism: Reflections on the Anti-Apartheid Struggle & Two Decades of South African Democracy.”

The grande dame of South African art, and one of the top-selling female artists of all time, Irma Stern once again dominated the Bonhams sale of South African art in London

South African Superstar and Legendary Singer, YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA will be in London next week.

‘Human Nature’, a unique exhibition exploring our changing relationship with the environment, features South African and Zimbabwean artists, and will be on show in London in October

It’s that time of year when London is heaving with great films and red carpets are full of international celebrities. Lucky for us, there are some South Africa filmakers lighting up the screens at the 58th London Film Festival

On 1 October, Bonhams London will auction eleven works by Irma Stern with a combined estimate of £2-3million in their biannual South African Sale.

Calling all South Africans in London and surrounds! Join us as we celebrate South Africa’s culture and diversity with our fellow countrymen and enjoy the last days of summer with a lekker bring & braai.

Are you planning to work in Africa? Whether you want to accelerate your career, return home or experience working in a different continent, you need to get it right.

South Africans truly are dancing around the world

Billed as “a five-piece a cappella group” singing gospel, soul, jazz, doo-woop, RnB in African and popular styles, Dumi, Jabu, Morgan, Lwazi and Sbu aka Simply Soweto Encha took to the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank foyer for the Africa Utopia Festival 2014

The Tall Ship festival showcased over 50 tall ships, in four venues across London, Canary Wharf, Greenwich Maritime, Woolwich Arsenal and Greenwich Peninsula. Sad you missed it? Catch the upcoming Dancing Round the World festival in October

The world’s greatest collection of South African coins is to be auctioned and is expected to fetch R35 million to R40 million (£1.9 million to £2.2 million). This comes just 11 years after the collection began, in the unlikely surroundings of a car wash in the Transvaal.

On Thursday 11 September 2014, Richmix hosted a screening of ‘Miners Shot Down’. We were subsequently joined by director, Rehad Desai, for a short Q & A

In celebration of 20 years of democracy in South Africa this year, LSE is hosting a public exhibition titled “South Africa’s Democracy – Mandela’s Cherished Ideal” running for the month of September. The exhibition was put together by the Universities of Cape Town, Wits and Fort Hare

Craig Wylie, Zimbabwean born artist and past winner of The BP Portrait Award, is famous for his super-realist portraits in bright tones. He has now been selected for The Threadneedle Prize on the basis of a dramatically different new body of work. Fellow Zimbabwean Artist Gordon Glyn-Jones caught up with him ahead of his solo show that opens in Liepzig on the 13th to talk about the new work. The Threadneedle Exhibition Show, which seeks to showcase the best contemporary figurative artwork being made in Europe, opens in London on the 24th of September

On 4 October 2014 people in 115 cities across the world will march to call for an end to the poaching crisis that is slaughtering elephants and rhinos in their tens of thousands each year. The Global March for Elephants and Rhinos (GMFER) initiative speaks to TheSouthAfrican about their efforts and plans

Saffa expat in the UK Ed Fox is our resident rambling entrepreneur. This week he muses on the role reading has played in his life

Celebrated author Binyavanga Wainaina, CNN’s business correspondent Zain Asher and Tutu Agyare – the first African to trade on the London Stock Exchange – are just some of the inspirational speakers at this year’s TEDxEuston on Saturday 6 December 2014

There is one word that fills every Saffa’s heart up with the quintessence of home…Potjie

Saffa expat in the UK Ed Fox is our resident rambling entrepreneur. This week he muses on the egos ever-present in expat circles.

Officially selected for the African Film Festival in New York, the Sheffield Doc Fest and the Durban International Film Festival, ‘MIners Shot Down’ will now be screened for one night only in London on 11 September

Broadway Theatre presents the London African Gospel Choir’s full stage performance complete with singers, dancers and musicians

South African co-owners of The Magnolia Room give some important advice on starting up in London

Former British High Court Judge emerges as powerful SA storyteller

What would life look like in a different city?

This viral video reminds us of the dangers of texting while driving

The African continent is ready to take-off and contend on a global scale, but may require further leadership and skills. As more and more Africans are preparing to return home, the Homecoming Africa London Expo will tell you how to best go about it

A reluctant Londoner puts a whole new twist on the idea of a jet-set lifestyle, making Barcelona practically a suburb of London

Having been in London now for six months, there are a number of random traits that I have come to realise. Those of you living here will know exactly what I am talking about and those of you who simply pass through, take note.

Darling says this is an act as I am never happy and he doesn’t buy it. I am going to change the name ‘darling’

A week walking in Ireland is a week of softening: eyes trained to see jagged London switch to a diet of green hills, still lakes and moodily-lit ruins. Stomachs used to virtuous quinoa and the Paleo diet gently expand into a universe of potato-and-beer based cuisine. In short, we left for Ireland old and grey, and came back in the bloom of youth. Here’s why the Wicklow Way should be your next city break

Whether you go glam or fancy dress, whether you’re after pop, disco or house music, we bring you 14 fun and varied party options for celebrating New Year’s Eve in London.

When Christmas comes calling I just want to call home. Here is a list of things you can do in the UK to make it feel like a South African Christmas.

If you are new to London, things might be a bit weird at first. But the clubbing scene should never confuse you. Go east for the cool kids, go south for the cooler kids and co city centre if you are a rich kid ready to have a good time.

SA film wins praise and prizes in international film festivals, including the top award at the LUCAS children’s film festival.

Like last year, there are three South African films at the 2013 BFI London Film Festival. These are moody noir romance ‘Durban Poison’, ‘Felix’, a drama about a Zulu boy who wants to become a jazz musician and ‘Of Good Report’ about a paedophile school teacher, which was banned at its opening in Durban.

Cape Town Fish Market has withdrawn its advert after watchdog calls it racist. What do you think?

Ryan joined the celebrated London Gay Men’s Chorus shortly after settling in London.

The Cape Grand Cafe in Beaconsfield is something of an antidote to cliches of colonial, safari or Disneyfied Africa – owners Mark and Jonette Seeby have managed to create a contemporary international South African restaurant in the heart of England

Trains trains and more trains because there is no time deadline to this trip and I’d like to see as much as I can of the countries I am visiting. That’s pretty hard to do from 30 000 feet.

Renowned Chef Scott Hallsworth (ex Nobu and Wabi) is set to open his brand new London venue, Kurobuta, this autumn and requires staff to join the dynamic team.

It’s all hands on deck for a new family-run South African nail product company in London.

South Africans rave about their first taste of Steers in London.

Understanding what triggers wrongdoing and how to help offenders change their lives is at the heart of Jerome’s field, which is a blend of, among others, social work, criminology, law, psychology.

Just an hour and a half by Eurostar gets you from London to moules frites anwhich probably would have to be moules-frites and a glass of local beer in the Grand’ Place, a magnificent square encircled by elegant buildings and gracious shops. (Pause between moules to glance up to the facade of the Old Bourse to notice the black dots around the windows near the roof. Not high-flung graffiti but Austrian cannonballs lodged in the facade.)

Film, television and theatre producer Eric Abraham is best known for producing the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning film Kolya (Best Foreign Language Film 1996) but this champion of South African culture also supports Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre and has nurtured many important South African productions to the London stage.

Soon you will be able to have a Steers burger and chips in London!

Famous London restaurant Shaka Zulu is offering champagne, oysters and oyster infused cocktails including the Oyster Shot, a favourite in Knysna, South Africa, and the Smoked Vodka Oyster Martini with a pouring of chilled smoked vodka.

The capital of Southern Morocco, Marrakech is not exactly a secret travel destination. Its enticing attractions have been known to the Arab world since the 11th century and to Western visitors since the late 1920s, when the famous La Marmounia hotel was created.

With the move to Terminal 2 next year, all 23 Star Alliance member airlines serving Heathrow, including SAA, and representing over 20% of the airports traffic, will for the first time ever operate from a single terminal.

Have you got festival fever? We’ve got the ultimate guide to the UK’s music festival season for 2013

Spirohealth is a chiropractic practice of twelve years’ standing in the Putney community that has recently seen a change of ownership and an infusion of new chiropractic thinking that has led to a rapid expansion of its patient base

Journalist, critic and Grammy-winning lyricist