We finish a packed Saturday of jazz with four young musicians who represent the future of South African jazz. All are - in jazz-speak - "seriously burning"! Chris Engel (sax) first attended the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival as ...

Women in Africa share many common aspirations yet they are faced with varying challenges depending on the socio-economic and legislative statuses of their countries. These women aspire to attain true equality with their male counterparts. Without education, the chances of ...

There are people who do not believe that Africa’s scarred visage can be changed, but there are more people who believe it is possible – and want to be the reconstructive surgeons for Africa. At the African Youth Forum in ...

South Africa's musical strength lies in our voices - our nation is blessed with a wealth of vocal talent. Unfortunately, much of it lies undiscovered or unpolished. The Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival offers young singers the opportunity to ...