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News and Speeches for Cultural Affairs

Jazz Festival Workshops in Cape Town

28 March 2014

“African’s grandest gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), will be hosting various workshops at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 28 and 29 March 2014. The programme includes urban master classes, music business... Read More

Accredited Training for EPWP Beneficiaries at KKNK

27 March 2014

About 100 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries will receive training in Arts and Culture Management on Community Level at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from 30 March to 4 April 2014. Read More

Department Lines Up “Life After Hurt” at KKNK

26 March 2014

A rural drama group from Knysna will be performing its award-winning theatre production at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from 29 March to 5 April 2014. Read More

Youth Musicians Mentored at Jazz Festival

25 March 2014

Four talented young musicians have been receiving a valuable learning opportunity after being chosen to provide behind-the-scenes support to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) on 28 and 29 March 2014. The four all participate in... Read More

Arts and Culture Focus Schools Workshop in Cape Town

19 March 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be supporting the upcoming Arts and Culture Focus Schools Live Workshop in Newlands on Sunday, 23 March 2014. Read More

Major Boost for South African Libraries

17 March 2014

The national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) announced a massive R3 billion cash injection for libraries at the launch of South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event was a partnership between DAC, the National Library of... Read More

South African Library Week Launch

13 March 2014

Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Joseph Phaahla will be launching South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event is a partnership between the national Department of Arts and Culture, National Library of South Africa, the... Read More

Heritage Review Committee Rules in Favour of Bo-Kaap

12 March 2014

The independent review committee which considers appeals on heritage matters has upheld a decision to refuse permission for the demolition of a building in Bo-Kaap. The outcome of the appeal can be described as a victory for people with a long... Read More

Marvel at the Cape Town Carnival

11 March 2014

The streets of the Mother City are set to explode with colour and life when the annual Cape Town Carnival takes to the streets on Saturday, 15 March 2014. The theme for this year’s event is “imagine”. Designers, artists, inventors, students,... Read More

Workshop Inspires Young Langa Musicians

10 March 2014

A group of young jazz musicians from Langa High School felt inspired after participating in a schools music and skills workshop on 8 March 2014. The event was the last of four training and development workshops hosted by ESP Afrika, producers of the... Read More

Rural Drama Groups to Feature at Zabalaza Festival

7 March 2014

Four rural Western Cape drama groups look set to make their mark at the 4th annual Zabalaza Theatre Festival at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town from 7 to 14 March 2014. Zabalaza 2014 is hosted by the Baxter and the Magnet Theatre, with the... Read More

Exploring What it Means to be a Good Man

7 March 2014

What does it take to be a good man in South Africa today? Emerging director Thando Doni and five actors will be exploring this key question in Passage, a new play which runs at the Baxter in Cape Town from 4 to 22 March 2014. Passage has received... Read More

Baxter Theatre Centre Presents Passage

5 March 2014

A new play, Passage, which tackles what it means to be a good man in South Africa today, will be launched at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch on Wednesday, 5 March 2014. The play runs from 4 to 22 March at 11:00 (for schools) and 18:00 (... Read More

Minister Meyer Opens KykNET Buite Ekspo in Malmesbury

3 March 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport promotes a healthy lifestyle, local outdoor market and being part of events that contribute to the tourism sector in the Western Cape. Read More