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The NAC Council has noted with serious concern a letter that, in its opinion, does not reflect the character of the Council and the spirit in which it intends to interact and communicate to the sector, in particular, the affected applicants. We are investigating this incident and will update the individual(s) that may have received […]

It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of NAC Staff member, Andrew Nkadimeng. Andrew was loved by all and was a hard worker. We will miss his humanity, kindness, positivity and ability to connect deeply with all art practitioners throughout his long-standing service to the sector. Our hearts and prayers go […]

As the year draws to a close, few of us would have ever imagined that 2021 would continue to be a year that the COVID pandemic would still be a feature in our lives. The arts industry in particular has been hardest hit, with the lockdown restrictions only being relaxed in our sector during the […]

On 16 December the nation will celebrate Reconciliation Day to continue our drive to foster greater unity and nation-building. This day continues to be of great significance given our socio-historical background, and continuing divisions based on race, gender inequality, ethnicity, language, culture, and economic segregation. Each year we have an opportunity to reach out to […]

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the last two (2) of the eight (8) arts disciplines, successful applicants, for Multidiscipline and Music. This is subsequent to the release of the six (6) arts disciplines namely: Craft, Dance, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts and International Bursaries on the 4th of December. […]

The year 2021 marks a major milestone in the life of the South African nation; it marks the 25th Anniversary of the adoption of our country’s democratic Constitution. On 27 April 2021, the President announced to the nation that the country will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Constitution. This follows Cabinet’s approval of […]

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will deliver a keynote address at the World AIDS Day Commemoration event on Wednesday, 01 December 2021. The event will take place in a hybrid format, in Xikundu Village, Saselamani Stadium, Vhembe District, in the Limpopo province. World […]

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children is a United Nations campaign, which is held annually from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the negative impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has on women and children, and the social fabric of our society. This […]

Johannesburg 25 November 2021. The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) welcomes the sector to this industry briefing on 25th November 2021 to communicate developments and updates to the industry. The sector briefing addresses the PESP Forensic Report, the current NAC Project Funding Call and bursaries, Covid-19 Provincial Partnerships and PESP wrap up.   […]

The Council of the NAC and management invite you to attend an industry sector briefing session which will update the industry about developments made. The briefing session will cover the following topics: The PESP Forensic Report; Project Funding Call; Provincial Partnerships and; PESP Wrap up. Date: Thursday, 25 November 2021 Time: 14h00 – 16h00 Venue: […]