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VMCO Advisory, an advisory firm in public affairs, cultural diplomacy and events management, is proud to announce the launch of YouRSA — a new platform dedicated to promoting South African arts ...
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with sadness the passing of the legendary stage and screen actor, Mr Presley Chweneyagae, world-famous for his role in the movie Tsotsi.
Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) announces the appointment of Beth Arendse as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2025.Beth Arendse, newly appointed CEO at BasaWith over 25 years of ...
Athol Fugard, South Africa’s Giant Playwright, Dies at 92. South Africa “has lost one of its greatest literary and theatrical icons, whose work shaped the cultural and social landscape of our ...
Since democracy, South Africa has seen a wide range of arts ministers with different skills, ideologies and backgrounds who don’t resonate with the cultural sector.
On the morning of November 25, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng met with South African Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton Mckenzie at Freedom Park in Pretoria. The meeting was also ...
As the Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Jie) marks the grand finale of Chinese New Year celebrations, South Africa has embraced this festival with vibrant festivities, dazzling lights, and growing ...
Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17 October 2024, where key stakeholders, members, and partners gathered to reflect on Basa's achievements over the ...
Mr Lankester, who was born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape of South Africa, studied TV, film and media at Rhodes University, in Makhanda, the city that plays host to the National Arts Festival ...
South Africa is wrapped in sorrow as tributes flood social media for Zamaweza "Zulu Glamour" Mthalane, a vibrant cultural icon whose passion and talent resonated with countless fans throughout the ...
Athol Fugard, South Africa’s foremost dramatist, who explored the pervasiveness of apartheid in such searing works as 'The Blood Knot' and "'Master Harold" … and the Boys,' has died.