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MDDA Funders Breakfast Reinforces the Future of Community Media in South Africa

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) hosted its highly anticipated Funders Breakfast in Johannesburg (6th May 2026), bringing together influential stakeholders, partners, broadcasters, and champions of community media in a powerful show of unity and commitment towards strengthening South Africa’s media landscape. The gathering served as a reminder of the critical role community media […]

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CCIFSA Under Fire: Accountability, Power Politics or a Warning to a United Creative Sector?

The South African creative industry once again finds itself at the centre of controversy following the release of a forensic investigation into the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA). The report, commissioned by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and conducted by Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (GFIA), has uncovered

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30 Years of Democracy: Is the South African Constitution Truly Working for the People?

Thirty years ago, on 8 May 1996, South Africa reached a historic milestone when the new Constitution was officially adopted. The moment marked the birth of a democratic framework that promised freedom, equality, dignity, and justice for all South Africans after decades of apartheid oppression. Today, as the country reflects on #30yrsDemocraticCitizenship during #AfricaMonth, an

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When Institutions Stall, Workers Pay the Price: The NAC Strike and the Question of Labour Justice in South Africa’s Arts Sector

At a time when economic pressure is tightening its grip on households across South Africa, the prolonged strike at the National Arts Council (NAC) forces a deeper reflection on how workers are treated within public institutions and what happens when systems meant to uphold fairness begin to fail. This is no longer a simple labour

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OPEN CALL: YOUR STORY DESERVES A HOME, SUBMIT TO ISSUE 2 OF NUMEN OF STORY

There’s something powerful about being seen. About having your voice, your art, your imagination exist in a space that understands its value. Numen of Story is that space, a growing digital sanctuary where African creatives don’t just share work, they shape memory, culture, and the future of storytelling. Issue 2 is now officially open, and

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Beyond Creativity: How South Africa’s Cultural and Creative Economy is Quietly Powering Growth

South Africa’s creative spirit is not just shaping identity and storytelling, it is driving real economic value. According to the latest Economic Mapping Study by the South African Cultural Observatory, the Cultural, Creative and Sports Industries (CCI&S) are proving to be one of the country’s most resilient and steadily growing sectors. Between 2021 and 2023,

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Honouring the Keepers of Our Heritage: A National Call to Recognise Living Human Treasures

In a rapidly evolving world where modernity often overshadows tradition, South Africa is taking a deliberate step to preserve what truly defines its identity, its people, their knowledge, and the stories passed down through generations. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has officially opened a national call for nominations for Living Human Treasures, inviting

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Documenting Our Own: How the Winnie Mandela Documentary Reinforces the Power of African Storytelling

In recent years, global streaming platforms have opened new doors for African stories to reach international audiences. One of the most compelling examples of this shift is the Netflix documentary The Trials of Winnie Mandela, a production that revisits the life, legacy, and controversies surrounding one of South Africa’s most influential liberation figures. While the

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