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On Mandela Day, Gelvandale High School hostel received assistance from the South African Cultural Observatory, Nelson Mandela University, and other various organizations.

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.

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.

As part of its efforts of disseminating its research work, and engaging the various CCI stakeholders, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) presented a variety of research reports to the youth from Masinyusane Development Organization, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to the upliftment and development of disadvantaged young South Africans.

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.

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.

On #HeritageDay2023, we reflect on and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make our country so beautiful and diverse. Today and all days, let's embrace our roots, share our traditions, and cherish the bonds that connect us all.

We need for a cultural sea change for women, if we are to advance as a society. What will it take, asks Unathi Lutshaba in an opinion piece for South African Women's Month. Cultural change and capital are the answer to this seemingly insurmountable challenge. But representation also matters. Its only now that there seems to be a shift with more women’s sport being televised, feminist films such as Barbie making box office waves, and more women voicing their concerns with the status quo.

A new SACO contract and iteration is secured; and an update on empowering South African creative sector MSMEs to be great and showcasing it at the United Nations in New York.

A CAPACITY building workshop series, delivered by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) on behalf of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), reached more than 400 creatives in rural and urban areas, and online, over the past two months.

When I took on the role of SACO Executive Director five years ago, I never imagined what would transpire in the intervening years. COVID-19; the meteoric rise of AI; digitalization at scale; radical new trends; and many social, economic and cultural shifts.

On behalf of the South African government and the people of South Africa, we express our earnest gratitude for your participation and invaluable contribution to the SACO International Conference 2022.