The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the list of successful applicants who responded to the 2022 Call for Funding across four (4) arts disciplines, for the funding call opened on the 17th May 2022 and closed on the 17th June 2022. A total of 139 applications were successful, across the performing arts disciplines that were earmarked during this call for funding. Funding is conditional upon the applicants’ completion of outstanding administrative compliance requirements and conditions. Grant notification letters to successful applicants will be sent in the next week.
a. MUSIC
Twenty-nine (29) of projects approved for funding in the Music discipline, comprising 15 individual projects and 14 organisation projects.
Table 1: Organisations
| No. | Organisation Name |
Project Name |
Project Province |
Amount |
| 1. | Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge (PTY) Ltd | Casambo Cross Frontier Jazz Festival |
MP |
R 250 000.00 |
| 2. | 08Thirty Productions | Life In The East ‘LITE’ music festival |
MP |
R 250 000.00 |
| 3. | Sandla Black (Pty) Ltd | The Healing Gospel & Afro Soul Explosion Concert |
EC |
R 250 000.00 |
| 4. | Music Artists Foundation | Indigenous and Maskandi Music Festival |
EC |
R 250 000.00 |
| 5. | Sthenjwa Investment Ventures | 6th Annual DJ Bongz Social Link Music Festival |
KZN |
R 250 000.00 |
| 6. | Mvumo Productions | uMvumo Wethu Concert (Black History Edition) |
GP |
R 250 000.00 |
| 7. | Ionian Music Society | Ionians Perform Judas Maccabaeus Oratorio |
GP |
R 250 000.00 |
| 8. | Mighty Greener Pastures General Trading Pty Ltd | Kopano Letsheng Annual Clap and Tap Musical Fest |
FS |
R 250 000.00 |
| 9. | Setso Sa Maluti (Pty) Ltd | Sesama 22 |
FS |
R 250 000.00 |
| 10. | Yiyo Luna Properties | Africa Jazz Live |
EC |
R 250 000.00 |
| 11. | Keiskamma Trust | Keiskamma Exhibition – Umaf’ evuka, nje ngenyanga |
EC and GP |
R 250 000.00 |
| 12. | KS Talent Development Institute NPC | Tzaneen Cultural Festival |
LIM |
R 250 000.00 |
| 13. | Why sala organization | “Meropa” African instruments showcase |
NC |
R2 50 000.00 |
| 14. | Aganang Gospel Music Association | Inyembezi yo Mfazi Clap and Tap Music Festival |
NW |
R2 50 000.00 |
Table 1: Individuals
| No. | Individual Applicant Name | Project Name |
Project Province |
Amount |
| 15. | Sisa Benjamin Zako | KwaXhosa |
EC |
R 200 000.00 |
| 16. | Mkhangeli Matiwane | Reconciliation Live Reggae Concert |
EC |
R 200 000.00 |
| 17. | Kholeka Nkosi | Females in the basement |
GP |
R135 750.00 |
| 18. | Cyril Malatsi | Reggae Got Soul Fest |
GP |
R 200 000.00 |
| 19. | Georgia Jones | Lady Felicity and The Trumpets |
WC |
R 130 000.00 |
| 20. | Xolane Marman | Opera Recital Unmuted 2 |
WC |
R 95 500.00 |
| 21. | Phillip Miller | GLOW: The Life and Trials of Simon Nkoli |
WC |
R 428 783.22 |
| 22. | Rendani Fulufhelo Mashau | Vhembe Heritage Music Extravaganza |
LIM |
R 200 000.00 |
| 23. | Kamogelo Gaborone | Here2Love |
FS |
R 200 000.00 |
| 24. | Kwazi Ndlangisa | IMilolozelo KaMama: A Nguni Folk Music Experience |
KZN |
R 200 000.00 |
| 25. | Shadrack Mpho Duiker | East Wind Jazz |
FS |
R 200 000.00 |
| 26. | Tsholofelo Chupologo | Diamond Rush Annual Music Festival |
NC |
R 200 000.00 |
| 27. | Charles Ikaneng | Desire Music Concert |
NC |
R 200 000.00 |
| 28. | Livhuwani Ratshiungo | 6th Annual Venda NGA December Music Fest |
LIM |
R 200 000.00 |
| 29. | Tshepiso Mohau Monyatsi | Love According to Music |
NW |
R 200 000.00 |
Total: R 6 490 033, 22
b. DANCE
Twenty-nine (29) applications are approved, consisting of 12 individual projects and 17 organisations’ projects.
Table 1: Individuals
| No. | Individual Applicant Name | Project Name | Project Province |
Amount Approved |
| 1 | Phumlani Nyanga | EMBO |
EC |
R 250 000,00 |
| 2 | Nonzukiso Magqabi | Oh My Africa |
EC |
R 39 600,00 |
| 3 | Aphumlile Madyibi | Umbhaco Dance Festival |
EC |
R 65 000,00 |
| 4 | Ketlareng Setlhare | BEHIND MEN-TAL |
FS |
R 100 000,00 |
| 5 | Leagan Peffer | Naledi |
KZN |
R 200 000,00 |
| 6 | Nokuthula Sandy Vlandir | SPACES BETWEEN US: ICALA |
EC |
R 65 000,00 |
| 7 | Teresa Phuti Mojela | Basadi Dance Festival |
GP |
R 100 000,00 |
| 8 | Fortunate Mokgehle | Xamina Xawena Anti-Xenophobia Awareness Dance |
LIM |
R 100 000,00 |
| 9 | Abednego Mangweni Chirindza | Chirindza Dance Group |
MP |
R 157 450,00 |
| 10 | Tiisetso Morake | Tswana Queer |
NW |
R 100 000,00 |
| 11 | Moferefere Maeneche | MOREBO TRADITIONAL DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA |
NC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 12 | Yaseen Manuel | Saron Dans |
WC |
R 150 000,00 |
Table 2: Organisations
| No. | Organisation Name | Project Name | Province |
Amount Approved |
| 13 | Remmoho Traditional Theatre | Back to the roots |
FS |
R 200 000,00 |
| 14 | INFINI3 | Happy Feet |
FS |
R 200 000,00 |
| 15 | KupiManaka Unlimited Events and Managements (PTY) LTD | Moribo Wa Afrika Dance Celebration |
GP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 16 | Publik Kreativity Drama Krew | Alexandra ‘know your Culture’ Cultural Exchange |
GP |
R 250 000,00 |
| 17 | Organisation: Sukuma Cato Crest | Hlanganani Ma Africa |
KZN |
R 200 000,00 |
| 18 | Kangaroo Zulu Dancers and Community Youth Development | Ubumba Cultural Show |
KZN |
R 200 000,00 |
| 19 | Women Leadership Social Empowerment | Divha Zwakale Venda Dance Festival |
LP |
R 250 000,00 |
| 20 | Mega Artists Media | Dance Tribe Festival |
LP |
R 141 000,00 |
| 21 | Bright Future Community Development Centre | “Kwazibukwane Dance Festival” |
MP |
R157 450,00 |
| 22 | The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative | My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival 2023 |
MP |
R 250 000,00 |
| 23 | Foot Expression Dance Company | Healing dimension site specific |
NW |
R 200 000,00 |
| 24 | Rural Class Foundation NPC | Dikeledi tsa badimo |
NW |
R 250 000,00 |
| 25 | Wall of Arts Trading (PTY) LTD | Nama Dance Concert |
NC |
R 250 000,00 |
| 26 | Garage Dance Ensemble | Namaqua Dance Stories of Struggle and Triumph |
NC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 27 | Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project | Kasi Dance Bootcamp and Year-End Concert |
WC |
R 74 500,00 |
| 28 | Darkroom Contemporary | Dance Development programme |
WC |
R 250 000,00 |
| 29 | Amandla Danca Teatro | Nomapondo |
NC |
R 250 000,00 |
TOTAL R5 000 000, 00
c. THEATRE
Twenty-six (26) applications are recommended for approval by the Theatre panel, 14 individual projects and 12 organization projects.
Table 1: Individuals
| No | Individual Applicant Name | Project Name | Project Province | Amount Approved |
| 1. | Heloine Armstrong | I Know Why the Phoenix Sings
|
NC |
R 300 000,00 |
| 2. | Nicolaas Taljaard | Onder Die Oppervlak/Skin Deep
|
FS |
R 239 000,00 |
| 3. | Khonza Khwela | Jika Uzibheke
|
KZN |
R 274 064,00 |
| 4. | Refilwe Motale | Woman Living With Disability Community Theatre
|
GTG |
R 335 443,00 |
| 5. | Ntsikelelo Ngcanga | Yawa Lembewu
|
GTG |
R 236 500,00 |
| 6. | Sibahle Mabaso | Where Does The Sun Wait Before It Rises?
|
FS |
R 132 000,00 |
| 7. | Xolani Ngesi | Carrot on Sticks
|
EC |
R 89 000,00 |
| 8. | Rowlen von Gericke | The Adventures of Robin Hood
|
GTG |
R 57 000,00 |
| 9. | Dillan Park | Eldos TAG (Theatre Against Gangsterism) Showcase |
GTG |
R 173 062,43 |
| 10. | Bryan Schimmel | Fear/Freedom
|
GTG |
R 140 000,00 |
| 11. | Khauhelo Maikhi | The Masks
|
FS |
R 101 756,45 |
| 12. | Odwa Sigcau | MISPLACED
|
EC |
R 191 001,35 |
| 13. | Xola Mziwakhe | ROMEO & JULIET
|
EC |
R 191 001,35 |
| 14. | Tebogo Maitse | Ekitchini moments in time |
NC |
R 200 000,00 |
Table 3: Organisations
| No | Organisation Name | Project Name | Project Province | Amount Approved |
| 15. | Story Team | Ibali Lethu (Our Story) Sustaining a future
|
WC |
R 182 463,00 |
| 16. | Lunchbox Theatre | Addressing Social Ills Through Theatre |
WC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 17. | The Ukwanda Puppets and Design Company | What A Native Girl Can Do: Charlotte Maxeke
|
WC |
R 138 539,72 |
| 18. | Creative Careers South Africa Pty Ltd | Consent (Play)
|
KZN |
R 196 938,72 |
| 19. | Salamende Ntsomi Foundation | STOP! #ArtistsAgainstGBV
|
NW |
R 263 502,72 |
| 20. | Atlegang Creative Youth Production | Green Door Production
|
NC |
R 171 002,72 |
| 21. | Archie Matsetela | Alex Theatre Company and Academy |
GP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 22. | Meshack Bongani Melane | Poppehuisietjie & Gqwirha |
NC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 23. | Angelia Travel | Ama 2K Stage Drama
|
LIM |
R 161 002,72 |
| 24. | The collective Group | So Poppa Sonke – A VR Theatre Series
|
MP |
R 469 249,00 |
| 25. | Boab Foundation NPC | MIND BODY AND SOUL
|
NW |
R 207 500,00 |
| 26. | Beyond disability SA NPC | Beyond disability Musical Drama
|
LIM |
R 310 000,00 |
Total: R R5 310 027.18
d. MULTIDISCIPLINE
Fifty-five (55) applications are recommended for approval, 24 individual projects and 31 organization projects.
Table 1: Individuals
| No | Individuals | Project Name | Province | Amount Approved |
| 1 | Tamia Shanay Moodley | Dream Bigger |
EC |
R 174 000,00 |
| 2 | Boitumelo Mohutsioa | Booty Call |
FS |
R 200 000,00 |
| 3 | Selepe Mwelasi | Isizwe |
FS |
R 240 000,00 |
| 4 | Sithembele Khoza | Ubuntu Bethu Arts Showcase |
GTG |
R 180 000,00 |
| 5 | Evandre De Silver | Black Mirror |
GTG |
R 100 000,00 |
| 6 | Jennette Baholo | Nkgo ya ma-Africa |
GTG |
R 200 000,00 |
| 7 |
Nico Phooko |
Umngqungqo Wabantu Arts and Music Residency |
GTG |
R 150 000,00 |
| 8 | Maakomele Manaka | Homeless At Home |
GTG |
R 200 000,00 |
| 9 | Nombuso Wanda | Arts beyond barriers |
KZN |
R 75 000,00 |
| 10 | Thubelihle Ndlovu | I-Ndlovukazi |
KZN |
R 150 000,00 |
| 11 | Molaba Lebedike Joseph | Sekhukhune Theatre Season |
LIM |
R 200 000,00 |
| 12 | Mugagadeli Lutendo Events | Poetry & Literary Calabash |
LIM |
R 100 000,00 |
| 13 | Jayson Thato Tsebe | Tsebe ya Mmino Theatre Concert |
LIM |
R 150 000,00 |
| 14 | Mothusi Thoka | Kelenketla Children Storytelling Festival |
LIM |
R 200 000,00 |
| 15 | Molebogeng Vhachavayena Welhemina Miyene | Beats about the bush- Rasta Ndugu Music |
MP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 16 | Msakha Mona | Kulani Arts Project |
MP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 17 | Shadrack Jakwe | Gaabo motho go thebe Phatshwa |
NC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 18 | Nomsa Bacela | “Imbokoto” African women in arts |
NC |
R 250 000,00 |
| 19 | Amogelang Pila Ditlhale | A message for the living |
NW |
R 200 000,00 |
| 20 | Segomotso Modise | Women in performing arts street showcase |
NW |
R 150 000,00 |
| 21 | Tshepiso Phetlhu | Thibela |
NW |
R 150 000,00 |
| 22 | Lwanele Nicholas Nqambi | Arts Naked |
WC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 23 | Servane Lewane | Road to Recovery |
WC |
R 100 000,00 |
| 24 | Mfundo Zono | Inyanda Arts Project |
WC |
R 150 000,00 |
Table 2: Organizations
| No | Organizations | Project Name | Province | Amount Approved |
| 25. | Bosa Holdings 1326 Pty Ltd | Coffee Bay Cultural Festival |
EC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 26. | Maxcoo T/A Inverness | Umculo Sisininzi |
EC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 27. | Mellow Live International | EMandulo Cultural & Music Festival |
EC |
R 280 000,00 |
| 28. | Soul Clap Sessions | Drums and landscape Tour |
EC |
R 100 000,00 |
| 29. | Arts & Print Media Development Center | Amathole District Festival |
EC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 30. | Isasa Lethu Youth Development | Tlokotsi/ Tragedy (A true untold story) |
FS |
R 200 000,00 |
| 31. | Lindokuhle Foundation | Horizon Art Project |
FS |
R 200 000,00 |
| 32. | Lefika La Phodiso | Uzwano: Unity through Hip Hop |
GTG |
R 120 000,00 |
| 33. | SA Leading Singapore Consulting and Services Pty LTD SA | GTA Entertainment Roadshow 2022 |
GTG |
R 189 028,99 |
| 34. | Mandla Mlangeni Music | Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth |
GTG |
R 202 019,33 |
| 35. | Creative Artitude Skills Development | Freedom of cultural Arts Synergy |
GTG |
R 100 000,00 |
| 36. | Mphogole versatility | Behind the scenes |
GTG |
R 100 000,00 |
| 37. | Mdlovunations (Pty) Ltd | Rise women rise- the healing musical |
KZN |
R 150 000,00 |
| 38. | Lyfv Sounds Productions | Pongola Youth in Arts Festival |
KZN |
R 150 000,00 |
| 39. | Dannhauser Active Rural Women Ensemble | Rural Women against Gender Based Violence |
KZN |
R 150 000,00 |
| 40. | ARROWSA | Despite that…. there is joy! |
KZN |
R 125 000,00 |
| 41. | Monate Africa Pty Ltd | Lepelle Nkumpi Heritage & Cultural Festival |
LIM |
R 200 000,00 |
| 42. | Places and Faces Theater Productions | 015- Arts Festival of the North |
LIM |
R 150 000,00 |
| 43. | Beyond disability outreach NPC | International Day of People with disability |
LIM |
R 200 000,00 |
| 44. | Ithuteng Development Academy | Ga-Maja Arts and Culture Festival |
LIM |
R 250 000,00 |
| 45. | Limpopo Arts & Culture Youth Forum | Limpopo Arts Alive Youth Festival |
LIM |
R 180 000,00 |
| 46. | The Million Colours Of Africa | The Million Colours |
MP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 47. | Amos Kgaphamadi Community Organisation | Igugu Lakwethu Arts and Craft Initiative |
MP |
R 200 000,00 |
| 48. | UPT Youth Development t/a Masakhane arts Centre | Northern Cape 4th Children of the soil arts affair |
NC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 49. | Africa Human Rights Film Festival | Kalahari Arts and Heritage Festival |
NC |
R 200 000,00 |
| 50. | Areyeng Gae | Areyeng Gae International Festival |
NW |
R 250 000,00 |
| 51. | South African Artist With Disability NPO | African Artist with Disability Productions |
NW |
R 200 000,00 |
| 52. | Rural Arts Network (RAN) | Ana African dream on canvas |
WC |
R 100 000,00 |
| 53. | Gugulethu Arts Festival NPC | Gugulethu Arts Festival Project |
WC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 54. | Tshisa Talent | Tshisa High Schools Talent Showcase |
WC |
R 150 000,00 |
| 55. | Naledi Foundation | Open Mic |
WC |
R 125 000,00 |
Total: R9 440 048, 32
Total amount awarded: R26 240 108, 72
Approved by the NAC Management.
09 September 2022
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