It’s all part of the growing popularity of its Code with HONOR programme
Artists are trying new ways of working, with few of them able to access state relief funds
The South African State Theatre will house Dance Umbrella Africa, which will be funded by the state
"We have someone in charge of the department who understands how best to serve the interests of their stakeholders."
This year is the centenary of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu
"Our president has asked that we send him, maybe one of the places we should dispatch him to is to revisit the way art is funded".
Remembering the man writers and non-writers alike called Bra Willie was now a literary ancestor.
Five up-and-coming designers were paired with experts in their relevant fields in order to allow for collaboration and skills transfer.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has allocated R34-million to developing school children’s knowledge of the South African national identity.
After a game of ministerial musical chairs that saw Nathi Mthethwa replace Paul Mashatile, Sean O’Toole wonders if Mthethwa is suited for the arts.
Has the former police minister been sent to ministerial purgatory – the arts and culture portfolio? An upbeat Mthethwa doesn’t think so.
The creative sector is anxious to see if its new political head, Nathi Mthethwa, champions freedom of expression.
R Kelly will no longer be performing at the Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day and the arts and culture department says it wants its money back.
The ANC has asserted itself as a party interested in art. Being a disciplined and hierarchical structure, work has been apportioned by rank.
Theft of artifacts and ”heritage objects” from museums, galleries and churches is on the rise, said Minister of Arts and Culture Pallo Jordan on Monday. ”Unfortunately, many of…