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Word on the Street: A Platform for Creative Expression and Industry Insights
🧠🎨 #BrainTeaserTuesday![]()
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I hold no coins, yet I invest,![]()
In colours bold and stories expressed.![]()
I don’t keep cash locked in a vault,![]()
But give artists chances—it’s my default.![]()
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I travel through offices, walls, and space,![]()
Giving young talent a powerful place.![]()
Not a gallery, yet I display,![]()
Not a shop, yet I help works pay.![]()
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🤔 What am I?![]()
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Drop your answers below 👇👇👇![]()
Tag a friend who has to get this right! 😄![]()
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The ongoing strike at the National Arts Council of South Africa is raising serious questions…![]()
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Workers are still waiting for resolution.![]()
Artists are still waiting for support.![]()
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And the sector is watching.![]()
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❓ Do you think the creative industry is taken seriously in South Africa?![]()
❓ Who should be held accountable when institutions fail?![]()
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Join the conversation and read the full article:![]()
🔗 imbizomag.co.za/2026/05/02/the-nac-strike-and-the-question-of-labour-justice/![]()
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The NAC strike ultimately raises a broader national question: what does labour justice look like in sectors that shape identity, heritage, and creative expression?
🌍 From Zhejiang to the World: What the Future of Innovation Means for Creatives![]()
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What does a province in China have to do with the future of African creativity, business, and cultural industries?![]()
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Zhejiang has officially launched its vision for the 15th Five-Year Plan and at the heart of it is innovation, digital transformation, and global trade expansion.![]()
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☕ Thirsty Thursday | A moment to sip & think![]()
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As you enjoy your coffee today, we invite you into a deeper conversation.![]()
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Our latest article looks at The Trials of Winnie Mandela and what it represents beyond the screen, the importance of Africans telling their own stories, documenting their own heroes, and shaping their own narratives.![]()
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This is about more than a documentary. It’s about legacy, identity, and the future of our creative industry.![]()
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📖 Read the full article here:![]()
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Let us know your thoughts in the comments—who should be documented next?![]()
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"We can no longer wait to be validated. We must build, collaborate, and own our narratives."![]()
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This is a call to action for every creative in South Africa. From theatre to visual arts and music, our work is more than just "art" it is a pillar of our economy.![]()
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How are you taking up space in your field this year? Let’s talk about it in the comments. 👇![]()
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