Lesego Chepape is a Climate Reporting Fellow at the Open Society Foundation for South Africa. She focuses on the intersection of arts and culture with climate issues, covering themes such as cultural movements, entertainment news, and the beverage industry. Lesego's work has been featured in TIMES TELEVISION, The Namibian, Mail & Guardian, and Magzter.
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Lesego Chepape's coverage focuses on entertainment news, particularly music and South African art and culture. She seems to cover a wide range of topics within these themes, including conservation and social issues related to the arts.
Given her focus on music, South Africa, conservation, social issues, and art and culture in general; consider pitching stories about local musicians making an impact or addressing important social issues through their work. Additionally, pitches related to unique cultural events or initiatives that bridge European and African musical traditions may be well-received.
As Lesego's geographic focus is national (South Africa), she would likely appreciate pitches that feature artists or events from within the country.
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By: Lesego Chepape
Get your essential dose of South African arts and culture news, featuring jazz vocalist Rorisang Sechele's upcoming 'In Full Bloom' performance, Grammy-winner Zakes Bantwini's new Afro House release on Anjunadeep, and fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee's debut fragrance collection.
Through the Basadi in Music Awards, Hloni Modise Matau is building a space where women can be celebrated, connected and given the tools to thrive
By: Lesego Chepape
The 32nd South African Music Awards brought together some of the country's biggest musical names at Sun City, honouring established icons, emerging talent and the diverse sounds shaping South Africa's music industry
On Tuesday, Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first African musician to receive the honour.
By: Lesego Chepape
Explore the vibrant arts scene with an interactive theatre experience in East London, the return of the Kaza Kamba Pan African Theatre Festival in Johannesburg, and Kwanda Mahlombe's inspiring new single, Ungayeki.
Kelebogile Marope, the 2026 FNB Art Prize winner, shares her disbelief and profound insights into her art practice. From Botswana, she discusses her work which excavates memory from domestic spaces and ordinary objects, challenging us to see the histories embedded in our everyday lives.
Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa refused to accept the absence of women-owned, industrial-scale sanitary pad manufacturers in South Africa. Her determination led to the creation of Africa's first such facility, challenging industry norms and empowering women across the continent.
By: Lesego Chepape
Your essential dose of art and culture Comedy gets competitive when Crowned: The Comedy Shutdown — Reloaded takes over The Market Theatre's John Kani Theatre on Saturday, 29 August.
The celebrated Maskandi musician reflects on 29 years of Maskandi, the women who have shaped its tradition and the enduring power of ‘amahubo' to carry stories across generations
By: Lesego Chepape
Stacey-Lee May is pushing the boundaries of South Africa's spinning culture, using her skill behind the wheel to champion women in motorsport and take a proudly South African sport to the world
