Category Archives: Success Stories

From the 16th to the 19th of June 2021 Funda Centre College was abuzz with creative engagement through the Chilahaebolae play, ideated and scripted by Kgafela oa Magogodi. Chilahaebolae is an allegorical tale that presents the world of Phokobje, the Jackal, who sets out in search of a long-lost friend Mpja, the dog. After a temperamental […]

On the 3rd of May 2021, one of NAC’s PESP funded initiatives, I LOVE YOURSELF PROJECT by Charisma Music Foundation took place at the Joburg Theatre. This project was an important project filled with engaged creatives and art everywhere – sculptures, paintings, beading, apparel and books. The I LOVE YOURSELF PROJECT is a profound initiative […]

On the 29th of September, the NAC arrived to support the Motswako Arts Institute MADCAMP Festival at the historically acclaimed Wilberforce College. MADCAMP, a PESP supported initiative, showcased six new theatre productions. The productions were created during a three-week workshop period, prior to the MADCAMP festival. The production comprised of a multitude of disciplines including […]

Imbokodo Project tells a story of resilience, pride and commitment in the wake of the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) that is prevalent in South Africa. Two female friends Nano and Lulama, with different characteristics, have a common desire to find the root cause of the female gender’s trials and tribulations in a world that […]

After a year-long hiatus, the Bassline Live at the Lyric Theatre made its return to the stage, supported by the National Arts Council PESP package. In conversation with Councillor Tshepo Mashiane and NAC staff members at one of the showcases, Brad Holmes of Bassline Live reflected on the invaluable support that was extended by the […]

On a crisp Wednesday morning, the NAC made its way to the old South of Johannesburg in search of Tamarisk Special School for Autism. We arrived at a facility in a small and modest location that was previously used as a pre-school – a true testimony that dynamite comes in small packages. Tamarisk was launched […]

Shake off that rust workshop On the 6th of March, an NAC PESP-funded initiative called Shake Off That Rust took place in the East of Gauteng, in the township of Katlehong. Shake Off That Rust is a drama and performance workshop aimed at helping actors shake off the rust gathered during the period of COVID-19. […]

Embizeni compromises of a group of multi-talented, passionate and creative thinkers, who aim to foster change in the arts and entertainment industries. Embizeni is a skills transfer initiative, where the participants are empowered with the necessary skills and techniques that build and prepare them for the workplace. Watch their Heritage Show on YouTube and take […]

We can’t rely on others to teach our children about their culture and heritage, Fortunate Mamodiehi Mokgehle believes – we have to take responsibility for it ourselves. That’s why she started a project called Rutang Bana Ditaola, a Sepedi idiom meaning, “Teach the children how to throw the bones.” “It means we must share our […]