SACO Conference 2018 Highlights Reel
Employment, job creation and the transformative power of creativity were some of the key issues discussed on both Day 1 and Day 2 of the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) 2018 international conference at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The event delivered on its promise of deep analysis and critical and creative debates on the future of South Africa’s and the world’s creative economy. In a strong show of support, the Minister of Arts & Culture, Minister Nathi Mthethwa opened the conference and spent the day engaging and debating with delegates. Watch the video to get a sense of the conference and some of its key moments.
State Theatre mourns death of Sibusiso Khwinana
The council, management and staff of the South African State Theatre has learnt with shock about the death of actor, playwright, and director Sibusiso Khwinana. He was killed during an alleged robbery incident on Friday, 1 March 2019.
SACO's Employment Report Cited by Gauteng Premier Mr David Makhura
The South African Cultural Observatory's Employment Report was referenced in the Gaurteng State of the Province Address by Mr David Makhura.
Opportunity open for creative entrepreneurs
The British Council in partnership with Seed Academy and the Social Enterprise Academy are recruiting 120 creative social entrepreneurs in Cape Town and Johannesburg to take part in a fully-funded, high impact business accelerator programme. Applications open on Monday 18 February.
Strauss & Co’s benchmark sale of contemporary art returns to the V&A Waterfront
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce the second of its contemporary art sales, the only such sale in South Africa devoted exclusively to this exciting category. The announcement of this 107-lot sale, due to be held on 16 February during the run of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (15 – 17 February), coincides with news that Jack Ginsberg, noted Johannesburg collector and philanthropist, has joined the board of Strauss & Co.
Original Woza Albert! Comes to State Theatre
Performers and storytellers extraordinaire, the dynamic and renowned original actors of the internationally acclaimed South African classic Woza Albert! Mbongeni Ngema and Percy Mtwa, together with their original crew, have regrouped to stage this world-class form of protest theatre once more, and they are headed to the South African State Theatre this March 2019.
