Behind the images.
Yellow and terracotta architecture at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
Photograph by human narrative / Unsplash.
Original photograph ↗Unsplash License. https://unsplash.com/license
Streetwear portrait in Johannesburg, in a black hoodie and sneakers
Photograph by Nqobile Vundla / Unsplash.
Original photograph ↗Unsplash License. https://unsplash.com/license
A record playing on a turntable
Photograph by János Venczák / Unsplash.
Original photograph ↗Unsplash License. https://unsplash.com/license
South African Police Service vehicle in Diepkloof, photographed in 2015
Photograph by Dickelbers / Wikimedia Commons.
Original photograph ↗CC BY-SA 4.0. Display crops may vary; image used as a file photograph. Licence terms
Event photograph via Ticketmaster South Africa. Original source / context ↗
Official festival programme image via Joy of Jazz. Official festival site ↗
19 September story images
The new editorial stories use topic-relevant photographs or promotional images with visible source attribution. Original source pages are linked below; archive images are labelled where applicable.
Scorpion Kings Live promotional artwork
Source: Maison D / Haus of Entertainment.
Original source / context ↗DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small performing as Scorpion Kings
Source: Magic 828 / IOL image.
Original source / context ↗South African creators at the 2026 Humanz Top 20 Awards
Source: Pretoria News / Saturday Star.
Original source / context ↗Thebe Magugu heritage design
Source: Thebe Magugu.
Original source / context ↗Takealot Heritage Design Challenge campaign artwork
Source: Takealot.
Original source / context ↗Tumi Musiq
Source: Music In Africa.
Original source / context ↗Mango Groove vocalist Claire Johnston performing
Source: IOL.
Original source / context ↗Archive image: uMkhosi weLembe in KwaZulu-Natal
Source: TimesLIVE (2023 archive).
Original source / context ↗Aerial hoop training at The Cirk
Source: JoziKids / The Cirk.
Original source / context ↗Chef Shaun Scrooby of VUUR
Source: GQ South Africa / supplied image.
Original source / context ↗Upper Albert Residence by SAOTA
Source: UNI / SAOTA project feature.
Original source / context ↗Cape Town contrast-therapy sauna
Source: Wanted Online.
Original source / context ↗Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg
Source: Joburg.co.za.
Original source / context ↗South African digital artist Naledi Modupi in her studio
Source: OkayAfrica.
Original source / context ↗