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The growth of South Africa's cultural industries depends on broader state policies

Problems limiting the growth of the sector aren’t self-inflicted. They’re firmly rooted in the country’s development agenda. ....

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Cultural and creative sector sees slight rise in earnings

The cultural and creative sector's contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) improved slightly this year. ....

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Virtual letters from a future National Arts Festival

Virtual letters from a future National Arts Festival
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Nathi Mthethwa's department silent as desperate artis...

In a desperate attempt for answers from the National Arts Council, about 20 artists began a sit-in on Wednesday, 3 March at the National Arts Council offices in Newtown, Johannesburg, demanding answers about the R300-million Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme.
Mercy Pakela (centre) is angry at the National Arts Council and says it has undermined the integrity of artists who have been affected by the lockdown. Pakela has accused the NAC of being corrupt and wants it to be held accountable. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
Two days earlier, on Monday, 1 March, opera star Sibongile Mngoma was among those who had sought answers from the NAC. Mngoma said she was dissatisfied with the answers given. She returned on Wednesday, with actor Thami Mbongo and others. They then decided to embark on a sit-in. ....

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