KwaMashu is a township 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of Durban, South Africa.

Through the performance, the young people of KwaMashu are raising the cultural profile of KwaMashu, aided significantly by the skills, resources and direction of eKhaya Multi Arts Centre for Arts and Performance.

Uzalo, a South African telenovela, is shot and set in kwaMashu, and the drama series eHostela on Mzansi Magic.

The township also boasts a community radio station at the eKhaya Multi Arts Centre, Vibe 94.70 FM, which has been in operation for over 4 years.

The Abahlali baseMjondolo movement is very prominent in the informal settlements and transit camps in the KwaMashu area.