Media Statement: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on the Industry
All industries across the globe are currently fully engaged in discussions about and considering the economic impact of Covid-19 (widely known as the Coronavirus).
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Department of Sport, Arts and Culture: Sector relief framework and criteria
Our country is dealing with a national emergency, as all efforts of the government, private sector and civil society combine to fight the health disaster that threatens to ensue with the rapid spread of COVID-19 across our provinces.
Stand by for the first-ever virtual NAF
So here’s the thing… The National Arts Festival 2020 won’t be cancelled, but it will be different.
The Social Impact Arts Prize 2020 awarded projects have been announced
The Projects Hello Wolk, Tears Become Rain & Planted Were Announced As The Winners At The Rupert Museum In Stellenbosch.
How international trade can unlock the potential of the cultural economy in developing countries
There is growing interest in the creative economy in emerging markets in terms of its impact on employment and economic growth, as well as social and cultural impacts.
Executive Direction - December 2019
2019. What a year it was. It has been an exciting year for the Arts, Heritage, Cultural and Creative sector.
GQ Magazine Recognizes SA Artists
The South African arts, culture and creative industry was a net beneficiary when GQ Magazine SA recognised several artists at the inaugural GQ Men of the Year Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on December 1st.
Trevor Noah nominated for Grammy Award
Trevor Noah’s star continues to shine beyond our shores, a confirmation that our cultural and creative industries products can be successfully exported and traded anywhere in the world.
South African Festival Economic Impact Calculator
Summer is upon us and many event organisers are hard at work doing their best to ensure that they deliver the most memorable events.
The Mapping Study 2018
Every two years the Observatory undertakes an in-depth sector-wide economic study - the Mapping Study. In 2018, we produced a key report that analyses the entire sector, particularly as it relates to its contribution to the SA economy and GDP.
Policy Implications of the 4th Industrial Revolution for the Cultural and Creative Economy
Future developments within the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4th Industrial Revolution) entails a high level of complexity and uncertainty, particularly in relation to global economics of scale that indirectly have an impact on the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).
Unlocking the Growth Potential of the Online Gaming Industry in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
In 2018, the global gaming industry consisted of 2.3 billion consumers, who spent nearly US$ 138 billion on games. Although the South African gaming industry is small, it is growing at an exponential rate.