In a world where technology promises connection, millions remain unheard when it matters most, during an emergency. For South African innovator Lehlohonolo Pakeng, this gap was not theoretical. It was personal. It was human. And it became the foundation of HelpSee — an AI-powered emergency communication platform designed to ensure that no one is left […]
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
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As Gauteng’s Creatives and Indigenous Leaders Ask: Will This Be the Turning Point? Before Premier Panyaza Lesufi took to the stage to deliver the 2026 State of the Province Address at NASREC, the atmosphere outside carried a different kind of anticipation, one not written in government programmes, but in memory, identity and unfinished promises. Among
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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
Vosloorus is stepping into a powerful new chapter as Jive for Kasilami launches its first phase right here at home. Leading this movement is renowned Vosloorus choreographer and dancer, Sibusiso Mthembu, who will be representing Vosloorus as the township begins its journey toward challenging other kasis in the next stages of the competition. This is
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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
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Over time, we have observed patterns in the creative sector that leave us with more questions than answers. Funding is approved. Announcements are made. Press statements celebrate youth empowerment, cultural development and economic inclusion. Yet when the banners come down and the cameras leave, communities often ask quietly: What really happened here? We have seen
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Visibility remains one of the biggest challenges facing organisations, institutions and practitioners working in the creative, cultural, humanities and sport sectors. Powerful work is happening every day across the country, yet many events struggle to reach the audiences they deserve. This is where the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) steps in. SACO continues to play
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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
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In a significant move to address youth unemployment and strengthen South Africa’s creative and cultural economy, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has officially opened a call for applications for youth employment opportunities through its e-recruitment talent database. Aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision 2030, this initiative aims to identify and