The Role of Venture Capital in Promoting the Cultural And Creative Industry (CCI)
This paper examined relevant literature and documents to provide an overview of the role of venture capital in promoting the Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI). The CCI contributes substantially to the economy and has the potential to further contribute to social cohesion, job creation and socio-economic development. This research is undertaken in the context that globally (and this is of major issue in South Africa) there is a high reliance on public funding to support the CCI that raises sustainability concerns. The paper critically examines current scholarly literature and reports on the role of venture capital to promote and support the CCI sector. Specifically, venture capital financing needs and trends in relation to the CCI sector are identified, current sources and future opportunities of venture capital support for the CCI sector are assessed, the types of support provided by venture capital to the CCI sector are established, and implications and challenges associated with v 
Research week
Nelson Mandela University hosted their second annual Research Week on 11-15 September 2023 as part of their continued effort to foster engagement and partnership to contribute to the research culture within the institution.
Honouring Mandela - A Day To Give
On Mandela Day, Gelvandale High School hostel received assistance from the South African Cultural Observatory, Nelson Mandela University, and other various organizations.
SAMA Professionalisation Workshop 21 - 22 August 2023
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) took part in a discussion with the stakeholders in the Museum industry on the professionalization of heritage in South Africa. The discussion was aimed at finding ways to professionalize the work Museums do in SA. The Museum stakeholders would like their work to be qualified by SAQA so that when they enroll students, they (students) can come out with a qualification that is graded.
Spring into heritage – culture helps us leap ahead
KNOWING where we come from and who we are is what culture is. The repetition of rituals, beliefs, practices, and how we share knowledge is culture in motion.
Exchange on Research Topics and Needs for the Animation Sector and potential Collaboration with GIZ and Animation SA
The local gaming sector is in its infancy with most companies under ten years old. As part of disseminating its research, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) took part in an exchange workshop with GIZ and Animation SA.
