Media Statement: For immediate release 03 September 2025
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership aimed at strengthening relations in the creative and cultural sectors of South Africa and China. The two organisations will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 September 2025 to formalise this commitment.
The MoU builds on the historic relationship between NAC and CFLAC, following an agreement first signed in July 2015 to promote arts and cultural exchange. This renewed partnership reaffirms both organisations’ commitment to fostering cooperation and creating opportunities for collaboration in the arts and culture sectors between China and South Africa.
As part of the MoU to be signed, key areas of collaboration will include promoting cultural exchange, facilitating opportunities for artists and joint initiatives in arts and academia.
Members of the Media are invited to this signing ceremony to be held on:
Date: Friday, 05 September 2025
Time: 11:00 -12:30
Venue: NAC Offices, main boardroom
Location: Corner Gwigwi Mrwebi Str, 66 Margaret Mcingana Str, Newtown, Johannesburg
RSVP: To confirm your attendance, please contact Mr Sibonelo Chauke via email: sibonelo@nac.org.za or WhatsApp on 082 064 9936.
Parking: Members of the media must park at Newtown Junction Mall, parking tickets will be provided when leaving the premises.
Please confirm by Thursday, 04 September 2025 (end of business).
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General: info@nac.org.za
Media : media@nac.org.za
Issued by the National Arts Council of South Africa
About The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC)
The National Arts Council is an Agency of the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. It was established in April 1997 through an act of Parliament (Act No. 56 of 1997). It is the largest Arts & Culture funding agency in South Africa, responsible for serving most of the arts disciplines namely, Dance, Music, Theatre, Craft, Literature, Visual Arts and Multidiscipline.
About The China Federation Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC)
The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) is a national people’s organisation (NGO), that unites China’s literary and artistic community and promotes socialist culture. It is an umbrella organisation overseeing most of China’s literary. While artists explore diverse traditional and contemporary practices, CFLAC acts as both a guardian of heritage and a driver of innovation, ensuring that the arts serve cultural identity, social cohesion, and international diplomacy. The CFLAC’s extensive network includes thousands of member groups and individual artists across China, playing a significant role in artistic development and cultural exchange.
http://www.cflac.org.cn/EnglishPage/
