Resistance and Liberation Heritage National Summit
21 Nov 2017The Department of Arts and Culture in conjunction with its entity, the National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC), will be hosting a National Summit on Resistance and Liberation...
View ArticleRussia SA Cultural Seasons return to South Africa
23 Nov 2017The second-leg of Russia SA Cultural Seasons kick-starts at the Durban playhouse on the 28th November 2017 with the Oleg Lundstrem Jazz Orchestra of Russia and at the Communio Auditorium in...
View ArticleNomination of candidates to serve on the council of The Market Theatre...
In terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998), Minister Nathi Mthethwa invites members of the performing arts (Playhouse/Theatre) fraternity and the general public to nominate...
View ArticleCommunity Imbizo on Arts and Culture in Mgababa village, Eastern Cape
06 Dec 2017The Deputy Minister of the Department of Arts and Culture, Ms Makhotso Sotyu will in partnership with the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pam Tshwete and local leadership host a...
View ArticleMinister Mthethwa to launch the National Art Bank at Oliewenhuis Art Museum,...
07 Dec 2017Minister Nathi Mthethwa, in partnership with the National Museum, Bloemfontein is proud to announce the launch exhibition of the National Art Bank under the theme:“Emerging Visions: Towards...
View ArticleSpeech by Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the launch of the Art Bank at...
12 Dec 2017Programme Director: Ms Afrika MsimangMEC Mathabo LeetoLiving Legends presentChairperson of the National Museum: Mr George KgarumeSenior OfficialsRepresentatives from arts...
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Reconciliation Programme on Women and Youth in Peddie, Eastern Cape
14 Dec 2017The Department of Arts and Culture in partnership with the Ngqushwa Local Municpality will host a Reconciliation Day developmental programme on Women and Youth in the Arts at Peddie Town...
View ArticleMessage by President Jacob Zuma on National Reconciliation Day 2017
15 Dec 2017Every year on the 16th December South Africa celebrates our National Reconciliation Day, where we work together as a nation to promote reconciliation, peace and social cohesion.The theme for...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Prof Keorapetse "Bra Willie" Kgositsile
03 Jan 2018Minister Nathi Mthethwa extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of distinguished poet and stalwart of the liberation struggle, Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile. Bra...
View ArticleStatement by Mandla Langa on behalf of the Coordinating Committee about the...
08 Jan 2018We are gathered here to provide update on the progress made towards the burial and commemoration of internationally renowned liberation struggle stalwart and South Africa’s National Poet...
View ArticleOfficial Memorial Service of the late National Poet Laureate, Prof....
10 Jan 2018Members of the media are invited to attend the Official Memorial Service of the internationally renowned liberation struggle stalwart and South Africa’s National Poet Laureate, Keorapetse...
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Media accreditation application for the burial and commemoration of South...
10 Jan 2018Members of the media are invited to apply for accereditation for the burial and commemoration of the renowned liberation struggle stalwart and South African's National Poet Laureate Prof...
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Call for nomination of the South African Geographical Names Council
The Department of Arts and Culture hereby invites members of the public to nominate people to serve as members of the South African Geographical Names Council. The Council consists of no more than 25...
View ArticleMinister Mthethwa takes back to school campaign to Embabe Primary school in...
24 Jan 2018Minister Nathi Mthethwa will on Friday, 26 January 2018 pay a special visit to Embabe Primary School, KwaMbonambi in Richards Bay as part of the Government’s Back to School campaign. During...
View ArticleDeputy Minister Sotyu to launch the Back to School Programme for Social...
31 Jan 2018The Deputy Minister of the Department of Arts and Culture, Ms Makhotso Maggie Sotyu, will be launching a Back to School national campaign to foster and promote Nation Building, Social...
View ArticleState of the Nation Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa,...
16 Feb 2018Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete,Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise,Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa to present the final report on the Transformation of...
22 Feb 2018The Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa invites members of the media to the presentation of the final report on the transformation of the heritage landscape on Friday, 23...
View ArticleAddress by Minister EN Mthethwa on the occasion of the tabling of the report...
23 Feb 2018Programme Directors: Director General: Mr V Mkhize. Esteemed members of the task team. Senior managers present. Ladies and gentlemen.We have gathered here this morning to deal with a matter...
View ArticleSA’s cultural goods exports growing faster than imports – research
A NEW report which set out to examine the growth and structure of South Africa’s cultural and creative industries trade between 2007 and 2016 has been released by cultural think tank, the South African...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa launches Human Rights Month in Cape Town
28 Feb 2018Minister Nathi Mthethwa invites members of the media to the launch of Human Rights Month under theme, “The Year of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: Celebrating His Legacy”. The event will take...
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