Minister Mthethwa hosts Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o at a public lecture on...
07 Jun 2017As part of the Africa Month colloquium series, the Department of Arts and Culture will on Friday, 09 June 2017, hosts a Public lecture on Languages and Decolonization with Minister Nathi...
View ArticleMedia accreditation collection for the 2017 Youth Day Commemoration
12 Jun 2017Members of the media who applied for accreditation to cover the National Youth Day Commemoration taking place on 16 June 2017 at the Sport Grounds, Tshing ext. 2, Ventersdorp in North West...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa extends deepest condolences to the family of actor,...
13 Jun 2017Kubheka, popularly known for his role as Gunman in Yizo Yizo, has also appeared in a number of successful productions such as Zone 14, Jacob's Cross, Generations and many others where he...
View ArticleSouth Africa in Paris - A South African retail exhibition at the renowned Le...
The 14th of June 2017 marks the grand opening of a novel South African exhibition at the illustrious Le BHV / Marais in Paris - a department store of the group of Galeries Lafayette. The BHV will...
View ArticleTheatre Trade Fair: A historic first for SA Performing Arts Institutions
15 Jun 2017The Department of Arts and Culture invites members of the media to the opening of the first Incubator Trade Fair that will take place at the Market Theatre on the 19th of June 2017. The...
View ArticleAddress by President Jacob Zuma at the National Youth Day Commemoration,...
16 Jun 2017Theme: “The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: Advancing Youth Economic Empowerment”The Premier of the North West Ministers, Deputy Ministers, MECs, Executive Mayors and councillors, Members of...
View ArticleMRM, Arts and Culture Hosts Imbizo on Anti Femicide in Soweto
19 Jun 2017The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture will host an imbizo on Anti Femicide to confront the callous murder of women and girls. The event...
View ArticleStatement by the Department of Arts and Culture on National Legacy Projects
24 Jun 2017The Department of Arts and Culture is committed in its mandate to promote, preserve and champion the development of the arts, culture and heritage sector with the view to locate the sector...
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Call for comments: Revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage
29 Jun 2017The public is urged to comment and submit written submissions to the DAC or the chairperson of the reference panel, Prof Andries Oliphant (Lordwickra@dac.gov.za or oliphaw@unisa.ac.za ) by...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Johnny Mekoa
04 Jul 2017 “We are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of the trumpet player and head of the Gauteng Music Academy, Johnny Mekoa. The nation has lost one of its most talented and selfless...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa launches the Debut Fund Programme for young artists
07 Jul 2017Arts and Culture Minister, Mr. Nathi Mthethwa will on Thursday, 13 July 2017 launch the Debut Fund Programme for emerging artists at Nangoza Jebe Community Hall in Port Elizabeth. The Fund...
View ArticleSouth Africa celebrates Senegal’s contribution towards democracy
Brand South Africa Commemorates the Senegalese Government’s contribution towards South Africa’s Democracy during the Dakar 1987 talksDate Published: Monday, July 10, 2017 - 17:30
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Ray Phiri
“It is with sorrow and shock that we learnt of the passing of the great musician and inimitable artist, Ray Phiri” said Minister Nathi Mthethwa.Date Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 11:30
View ArticleCall for application for the DAC Debut Fund Programme
Overview of the DAC Debut Programme Date Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 14:45
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Call for media accreditation registration for the 50th Anniversary...
13 Jul 2017 Members of the media who wish to cover the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli taking place on Friday, 21 July 2017, at Groutville Market Grounds in iLembe...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Errol Dyers
22 Jul 2017“It has come as a shock to hear of the passing of the composer and guitarist, Errol Dyers,” said Minister Nathi Mthethwa. “His name is synonymous with that brand of African jazz called...
View ArticleMinister Nathi Mthethwa pays tribute to Iko Mash
22 Jul 2017“We have learnt with sadness of the passing of the multi-talented Iko Mash, arts personality and stylist, actor and singer, ” said Minister Mthethwa.Born with the name Billy Mothola Emmanuel...
View ArticleTribute by Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the funeral service of Ray Phiri,...
22 Jul 2017Program Director: Mam Rabelani Phiri and the entire Phiri family.Acting Premier, Ms Refilwe MbetheMadam Speaker, Honourable Ms Baleka MbeteMinisters and Deputy Ministers...
View ArticleSA Cultural Observatory brings workshop series to Pietermaritzburg
26 Jul 2017The roadshow is in support of the creative and cultural industries (CCIs) and the research community working on arts, culture and heritage projects. The Pietermaritzburg workshop, the second...
View ArticleWomen’s Day to be commemorated in Galeshewe, Kimberley
08 Aug 2017His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma, will deliver a keynote address at the 2017 National Women’s Day on, 9 August 2017, to be commemorated at Galeshewe,...
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