Worker's Day
Celebrated annually on May 1st, Worker's Day in South Africa is deeply rooted in the struggles of the labour movement, with its origins dating back to the late 19th century when the demand for workers' rights began to gain momentum.
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AI in Advertising Forum
The AI in Advertising Forum sought to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the advertising and creative industries. Discussions centred around its impact on jobs, revenue, and service delivery.
Decent Work & Funding Issues within the Cultural-Creative Sector
Prof. Willie Chinyamurindi addresses the challenges and opportunities within the creative and cultural industries, particularly in relation to decent work and funding.
Minister McKenzie: VAR Coming to South Africa: McKenzie’s Bold Statement
Since being appointed as Minister of Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) in 2024, Minister Gayton McKenzie has been vocal about his vision for the department, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and the modernization of South Africa’s sports and cultural sectors. (VAR) technology to South African football.
A Message from the Executive Director of SACO
I am filled with immense pride and excitement, as we prepare to host the 5th South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) International Conference. This year marks a significant milestone for us, not only as an organisation, but also as a collective of thinkers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).
Cultural and Creative Industries: An Undervalued Human Right Development Movement
Human Rights Day, observed annually on March 21, is a significant commemoration in South Africa that honours the lives lost during the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where peaceful protesters were killed while opposing oppressive apartheid pass laws.
South African Cultural Observatory Survey For Africa-Europe Foundation
Survey for South African Youth Participants in European Cultural Cooperation Initiatives
Cumulus Conference 2025 Call for Abstracts
The bi-annual Cumulus conference, titled ‘Design Intelligence and 5IR’ will take place from 26-28 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This double-blind peer-reviewed conference is hosted by the University of Johannesburg in co-operation with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
SAVE THE DATE!!
SAVE THE DATE!! South African Cultural Observatory's upcoming conference that will take place on the 5 and 6 of November 2025. Theme: Creative Economy Futures: Perspectives, Policies & Practices Mark your calendars and stay tune for more information
2024: A Year It Was
2024 has been a year of significant highs and heartbreaking lows for the South African Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) and the sport sector, marked by both remarkable achievements and devastating losses. This year encapsulated the challenges and triumphs that define the spirit of the nation.
G20 Presidency in South Africa for the coming year
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is captivated by the news that South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 through to November 2025. Tying in well with the SACO 5th International Conference in November 2025, SACO anticipates that several issues dealt with during the G20 negotiations, will form part of some interesting discussions which will ensue.
South African Cultural Observatory Launches Updated South African Festival Economic Impact Calculator (SAFEIC)
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) released its latest SOUTH AFRICAN FESTIVAL ECONOMIC IMPACT CALCULATOR (SAFEIC) version 2.