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The Goethe-Institut has opened a significant opportunity for experienced service providers and creative sector entrepreneurs across Southern Africa through a Request for Quotations (RfQs) for the delivery of Entanglement Workshops. Issued under the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa Component, this call invites qualified professionals and organisations to take the lead in organising, facilitating and […]

The future of franchising in South Africa took a decisive step forward at the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) National Conference & Expo 2026, where leaders across government, finance, and business united behind a shared mission: unlocking franchising’s power to drive job creation and economic growth. Hosted at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo

The opening of “Spring Begins Anew, Galloping Miles Ahead” Chinese Spring Festival Cultural Exhibition was held at African Union Conference Center and Office Complex in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb 10. The exhibition took the “China-Africa Year of Cultural Exchanges” as an opportunity, using Spring Festival culture as a bond and intangible cultural heritage skills

A Critical Look at the NAC Annual Project Funding Call 2026–2027 The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has officially opened its Annual Project Funding Call for the 2026–2027 financial year, once again positioning itself as a central pillar in the development and support of the country’s creative and cultural sector. For many artists

South Africa’s creative industry may be on the brink of a transformative shift. On 23 January 2026, the Government Gazette (No. 53987) revealed a landmark proposal by Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, signaling the government’s intention to recognize performers in advertising, artistic, and cultural sectors as employees under the Basic Conditions of Employment

South Africa’s Film & TV Industry Takes to the Streets Cape Town — On the steps of Parliament, the voices of South Africa’s film and television workers rose not as noise, but as a warning. A warning that behind the glamour of red carpets and screens lies an industry on the brink and thousands of

Johannesburg’s creative industry continues to shape the cultural heartbeat of South Africa, and at the centre of this movement is live music. While artists shine on stage, it is the skilled professionals behind the scenes who ensure that every performance, festival, and tour comes to life. Live Music Lab 2026 is an impactful opportunity designed

Heritage is more than history — it is memory, identity, and lived experience passed down through generations. In an important move to preserve and reimagine cultural narratives across the region, the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa (AEPC) has officially opened a Call for Proposals inviting organisations to apply for grants aimed at the co-creation