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The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions

Artscape celebrates 55 years by opening its doors wider than ever

The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions

As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility

Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration

As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility

The MTN Bushfire Festival in eSwatini, which included a poetry and acoustics showcase. (Umsamo we Culture)

‘Travel has been my classroom’

From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange

Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme applications close 30 March

Press release: The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship offers up to R300 000 for young South African artists

Thembi Dunjana’s econd album God Bless Ikapa, God Bless Mzantsi is about to come out.

Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases

Three South African jazz musicians have second albums about to hit the shelves

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Fund the labour of cultural workers, Mr President

"Our president has asked that we send him, maybe one of the places we should dispatch him to is to revisit the way art is funded".

‘This is taxpayers’ money and every time I have asked the federation there was no one to tell me what has happened to the funds … they have become arrogant

Arts body accused of misusing R5.7m of public funds

Wits Theatre director Gitanjali Pather has asked the public prosecutor to investigate the "missing" Culture and Creative Industries Federation money.

Artists get real about value

Arts and Culture Trust conference contributor Bev Gillespie explains that it is artists themselves who will decide how much creativity is worth.

Ballet for the people: Besides putting on spectacular shows

Pirouetting in step with the world

An R8-million grant leaves the dazzling South ­African Mzansi Ballet company dancing on air.

Standard Bank has flagged a “stealthy” run at the ANC presidency by treasurer general Paul Mashatile.

Paul Mashatile: Big promises, now what?

Recent comments by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile promise a shake-up of the institutions that are life-and-death for artists.

Author Thando Mquolozana said the decision by the National Arts Council showed that it “clearly doesn’t understand the function of arts in society.

Writers blocked: Programme scrapped after funding is withdrawn

With only two weeks until the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, part of its iconic sister programme has been gagged, writes Thalia Randall.

A scene from Cape Town Opera’s “Mandela Trilogy”.

South African artists: A shabby state of affairs

Funding shortages, political meddling and a lack of interest and understanding from audiences and government have left SA artists out in the cold.

An artless business

An artless business

As corporate ­donations for the arts dry up, many organisations need to exchange a begging bowl for a business plan, writes <b>Pat Schwartz</b>