Video Gallery

Interview with Yvonne Chaka Chaka, a South African Singer/Songwriter and Owner of Chaka Chaka Music, for Women's Day

Interview with Professor Jen Snowball, the Chief Research Strategist at the SA Cultural Observatory, and Professor of Economics at Rhodes University

Interview with Unathi Lutshaba, Executive Director of the South African Cultural Observatory

The South African Festivals Economic Impact Calculator (SAFEIC) is a free online tool developed by the South African Cultural Observatory specifically for cultural festival and event organisers so they can track the economic impact of their events.

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 South African Cultural Observatory's second National Conference, #SACOConf2017, took place at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg on 24 & 25 May 2017. This is the overall conference highlights reel for both days, showcasing the vibe, intensity and calibre of the programme and speakers.