Sound bites and interviews from news you should know. City Press

The elections etch ever nearer, and the race intensifies with political organisations looking to gain ground. The one thing that always signifies the start of this frantic season is when lamp posts are covered in posters. City Press

The playful BET Africa series Black Tax has been renewed for a second season, with the first two episodes garnering a warm reception among audiences. City Press

The playful BET Africa series Black Tax has been renewed for a second season, with the first two episodes garnering a warm reception among audiences. City Press

We speak with the early favourite to win at Red Bull Dance Your Style national finals in Cape Town, Shannon J Kivido, known on stage and dance floors as Shanny J. City Press

The former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Smackdown and Raw wrestler and Olympian weightlifter has joined the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) show as a commentator, talent scout and coach. City Press

Theatre practitioner Thando Doni on being acknowledged by the National Arts Festival through the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards. City Press

Multidisciplinary artist Buhlebezwe Siwani from Johannesburg is best known for her work with still imagery, performance art and installations. City Press

Cape Town based performance artist Gavin Krastin, always manages to either create or be part of theatre that leaves an indelible impression. City Press

Cara Stacey is a pianist and composer who is also proficient with the umrhubhe, uhadi and makhoyane musical bows. City Press