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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a capacity building workshop with Saki Zamxaka on financial literacy and access to SMME/MSME funding.

Join us for a virtual capacity building workshop with Prof. Margie Cullen who will discuss the Industrial Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship Development Initiative.

Join us this Thursday for an awesome for an in-person masterclass with photographer and journalist, Victor Dlamini. Victor will cover the topics of: *Essentials in photography *How to make it as a photographer *Lessons and experiences of a practitioner and more.

Join Akhona Tota this Friday at the SACO coaching for creativity workshop in Mmabatho, former capital city of the North-West Province.

Live event technical and production services highlights a particular sector within the Cultural and Creative Industry. Those individuals and businesses, supporting and enabling a broad range of production including performing arts, music, festivals and other events. This is an important, but often overlooked, economic sub-sector within the CCIs. The purpose of this survey is to gather better quality data about the sector to make recommendations to support economic opportunities.