For immediate release: 7 August 2026 Following an order of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, granted on 31 July 2026, the members of the Council of the National Arts Council were reinstated to office. The Council has resumed the exercise of the functions conferred on it by the National Arts Council […]
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (NAC)
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The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested individuals to serve as Independent Panel members in line with section 4(3)(c) of the National Arts Council Act, 1997 (Act No. 56 of 1997), as amended. The Independent Panel will be responsible for shortlisting, interviewing the and […]
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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES CONCLUSION OF PESP 6 APPEALS PROCESS
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Media Statement: For immediate release 07 July 2026 The National Arts Council (NAC) wishes to inform the arts and cultural sector that the appeals process for the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) has been concluded. The appeals process was undertaken at the request of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) as part […]
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In terms of the National Arts Council (Act No 56 of 1997), as amended, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie invites members of the arts fraternity and the public to nominate persons to serve as Council Members of the National Arts Council (NAC). Nominated candidates should possess special knowledge and experience […]
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NAC ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL PROJECT FUNDING OUTCOMES FOR CRAFT, DANCE, LITERATURE AND VISUAL ARTS
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Media Statement: For immediate release 22 June 2026 The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the funding outcomes for the Craft, Dance, Literature and Visual Arts disciplines under the 2026 Annual Project Funding Call. Following the recent communication regarding the revised funding outcomes schedule, the NAC undertook an intensive adjudication, […]
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Media Statement: For immediate release 18 June 2026 The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) wishes to provide an update to applicants and stakeholders regarding the outcomes of the 2026 Annual Project Funding Call. Earlier this year, the NAC invited applications from active creative practitioners and organisations across seven artistic disciplines, namely Craft, Dance, […]
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MINISTER GAYTON MCKENZIE APPOINTS MR LEBOGANG MOGOERA AS ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND ACTING ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
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Media Statement: For immediate release 12 June 2026 The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, the Honourable Gayton McKenzie, has seconded Mr Lebogang Mogoera as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as Accounting Authority of the NAC. The appointment follows the […]
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The Ga-Mphahlele region in Limpopo turned into a vibrant hub of sound and tradition as it hosted the Manyalo Mathomo-thomong Festival. This landmark event featured the traditional Sepedi music genre, which captivated attendees. Funded by the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) under the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP), the project was driven by […]
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A groundbreaking project transformed Bloemfontein’s theatrical landscape by proving the magic of live performance can be universally shared. The Inclusive Theatre for Young Audiences utilised South African Sign Language (SASL), expressive movement, and vivid visual storytelling to communicate profound meaning entirely beyond words. By intentionally performing Dimpho and the Catfish, they enabled children and adults […]
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The Eastern Cape province recently became the stage for a powerful cultural revival as 50 emerging female and youth artists gathered for an intensive three-day launch of Mdantsane Arts workshop. Hosted away from major urban hubs, this initiative successfully decentralized artistic opportunities. Under the direct mentorship of industry veteran Linda Sebezo, the hall seamlessly transformed […]
