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PACE Entangled is a new initiative from the Vrystaat Arts Festival’s Pan-African Creative Exchange and is a portal for African based artists and those from the diaspora to showcase their talents and skills. A place where presenters and producers from all over the globe interact online to experience work from our continent, in addition to […]
We are still on Mandela month and celebrating it in how he impacted the lives of our artists. We will be sharing quotes daily from some of our beneficiaries, until the end of July. This is a quote from Dr Oupa Morare. #MandelaMonth #MandelaEffect
Khanyiso Billy Dakada’s name deserves to be mentioned among the pantheon of playwrights and performers who have used their platforms to publicise the stories of anti-apartheid activists and bring awareness to the masses about South African politics. The veteran has graced stages local and abroad, casted and credited in productions that celebrate revolutionaries who have […]
Minister Nathi Mthethwa has signed and approved the re-opening of cinemas, theatres, museums, libraries, galleries and archives, in compliance with measures to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 as per 27 (2) of the Disaster Management Act 2002 (Act no. 57 of 2002). Please see link statement below for the full Gazette directions. […]
The National Arts Council hereby announces names of successful applicants for Arts Platforms/Showcases/Exhibitions/Festivals project funding applications which closed on 19 June 2020. Funding is conditional upon the applicants’ completion of outstanding administrative requirements and conditions. Grant notification letters to successful applicants will be sent in due course. Please click the link below to view […]
202 Madiba Street and Paul Kruger, Sechaba House, PRETORIA, 0001, Tel: (+27 12) 441 3000 Private Bag X9137, Cape town, 8000, South Africa. Tel: (+27 21) 469 5300. Fax: (+27 21) 461 4547 www.dac.gov.za – www.srsa.gov.za Media Statement 6 July 2020 THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE ON THE STATUS OF […]
We mourn the passing of Veteran Playwright Welcome Msomi. We at the NAC send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the nation. Rest in Peace Veteran.
The arts industry mourns the passing of the great, Mary Twala. We at the NAC send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and the nation. She may no longer be with us, but her attributes will forever be remembered. May her soul Rest in Peace #RIPMaryTwala #Somizi
