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At The African Union, A South African Blueprint Aims To Redefine GBV As An Economic Imperative
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA –3 December 2025 - As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism, a self-funded, women-led South African delegation has arrived in Addis Ababa to present a groundbreaking blueprint reframing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as an urgent economic and policy priority. Tomorrow, 4 December 2025, at the African Union Commission Headquarters, the delegation […]
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Breaking the Mother-Tongue Barrier: Groundbreaking Vernacular Teaching Videos in High Demand, Forcing National Scale-Up
JOHANNESBURG, 29 November 2025 – As Funda Wande officially launches its expanded "Clips from Classroom" series at the Marriott Hotel today, a powerful, grassroots response is validating its approach to a critical national challenge: the shortage of practical teaching resources for African languages. A home-grown solution, the video series is enabling widespread, lecturer-driven adoption across South […]
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South Africa Celebrates 91 New Literary Works: DSAC Publishing Hub Unveils 2025 Grant Recipients on Eve of G20 Summit
Johannesburg, South Africa -- 26 November 2025: South Africa now has an additional 21 new literary works enriching its cultural landscape. The official launch of the 2025 DSAC Publishing Hub grant recipients took place on Friday, 21 November 2025 at the University of South Africa (UNISA), on the eve of South Africa's G20 Summit—a powerful […]
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South Africa's First Three-Day Gospel Camping Festival Launches on November 28
Gauteng Gospel Explosion expects 10,000 attendees for an unprecedented weekend of music, worship, and outdoor adventure at Zwartkop Lapa Resort CENTURION, Gauteng – 11 November 2025 — South Africa's gospel music scene is about to experience something entirely new. The Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens becomes the country's first-ever multi-day camping gospel festival when […]
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The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS)
Yes, the show will go on this Sunday and you are welcome to join us. Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) takes place on Sunday 16th November at the Soweto Theatre. The Symposium is funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and is held in partnership with the Soweto […]
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From Pain to Purpose: A Story of Healing, Faith, and Transformation
After years of personal trauma, counsellor and author Mercia Scharneck shares how faith and a renewed mind became the foundation for lasting change. From the depths of trauma to the heights of transformation, Mercia Scharneck’s story is one of redemption, restoration, and grace. A dynamic speaker, life coach, counsellor, and author, Mercia uses her voice […]
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Western Cape Celebrates Foundation Phase Teachers Driving Literacy and Numeracy Progress
In 2020, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) partnered with Funda Wande to pilot and roll out a structured Home Language Foundation Phase programme in Afrikaans and isiXhosa as part of its reading strategy. On Saturday, 18 October 2025, the partners will host a landmark event aimed at celebrating and strengthening the role of teachers […]
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11th African Women Writers’ Symposium 2025 - Challenging Narratives, Inspiring Hope
The 11th African Women Writers’ Symposium (AWWS), funded by a grant from the Dept of  Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), and produced by Afro Arts SA,  will take place on Sunday 19 October and Sunday 16 November 2025 at the Soweto Theatre. The 11th African Women Writers Symposium is held in partnership with the Soweto […]
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TEDxJohannesburg Brings Global Climate Action Stage to Africa
One of only 18 official TED Countdown events worldwide | 24–25 October 2025 | Sandton + NIROX Sculpture Park Johannesburg, South Africa — 9 October 2025 - Johannesburg will take the global spotlight later this month as TEDxJohannesburg Countdown 2025 unfolds on 24–25 October, one of only 18 official TED Countdown Anchor Events taking place […]
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The Countdown Is On: TEDxJohannesburg Brings Global Climate Action to Sandton & NIROX
24–25 October 2025 | Sandton + NIROX Sculpture Park | Tickets now live at www.tedxjohannesburg.com/2025-countdown Johannesburg, South Africa — On 24 and 25 October 2025, Johannesburg will host one of Africa’s most significant gatherings on climate action: TEDxJohannesburg Countdown 2025, taking place across Sandton and the NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind. Selected […]
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Limpopo Gospel Experience Fuels Economic Revival, Creating 200+ Jobs and Pioneering New Cultural Tourism Model
Post-pandemic revival sees Limpopo's signature gospel festival become the nation's fastest-growing faith-based cultural movement Polokwane, Limpopo - As South Africa's entertainment industry emerges stronger from the pandemic years, Limpopo Gospel Experience (LGE) stands as a beacon of the sector's remarkable recovery, announcing its 3rd Annual Festival on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at the Old Peter […]
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From Research to Scale: Funda Wande Showcases Groundbreaking Literacy and Numeracy Gains in Limpopo
Polokwane – 15 September 2025 - Historic results demonstrate measurable Foundation Phase improvements across 30 schools, with 120 outstanding educators recognised for excellence Funda Wande, in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education, today unveiled compelling new evidence demonstrating significant Foundation Phase literacy and numeracy improvements across 30 schools in the province – marking a […]
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South African Bharatanatyam Dancers Selected for Prestigious Disney World Diwali Dance Fest 2025
Johannesburg studio Natya Anjali among only 25 worldwide chosen to represent global Indian classical dance excellence at Orlando's most celebrated cultural event JOHANNESBURG, 11 Sept 2025 – In a groundbreaking achievement for South African arts, Natya Anjali, a Bharatanatyam dance school established in Johannesburg, has been selected as one of only 25 dance studios worldwide […]
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As Women's Month Concludes, ECAfrica Architects Continental Podcast to Shift GBV Survivors from Margins to AU Policy Tables
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 26 August 2025 — ECAfrica today announces the independent launch of "Resilient Ventures," a 12-part continental podcast series designed to dismantle the economic exclusion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors. True to its futurist ethos, the entrepreneurship and market-making arm of legacy agency JT Communication Solutions is once again building a proof-of-concept […]
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SA's Largest Cultural Celebration Returns: OTT India Day 2025 Showcases Nearly 8 Decades of Indian Heritage
Johannesburg to host over 10,000 attendees as India Club SA, in association with the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, presents a spectacular tribute to India’s 79th Independence Anniversary JOHANNESBURG, 4th August 2025 – India Club South Africa, in association with the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, proudly presents OTT India Day 2025 — […]
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Breaking the Silence: New Initiative Tackles the Forgotten Crisis of Marginalised Boys
As Mandela Day Approaches, Dr. Muda Foundation Launches "Boys Leading Change" to Address Youth Development Gender Gap Pretoria, South Africa – While much-needed attention has been given to empowering girls, a critical crisis has been quietly growing: the marginalisation of boys in youth development programmes. As South Africa prepares for Mandela Day on 18 July, […]
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From Hector Pieterson to Hip-Hop: Soweto Theatre's Free Youth Festival Bridges 1976 Spirit with 2025 Activism
Soweto is set to relive the defiant energy of 1976 through the powerful revival of Sarafina!, the iconic protest musical that captured the spirit of a generation. In commemoration of the 49th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising — and as a prelude to the milestone 50th anniversary in 2026 — Joburg City Theatres, led […]
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A historic Initiative to produce books that tells our stories, written by South African authors, in our own languages
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s DSAC Publishing Hub 2025/26, administered by the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA), presents a critical intervention towards documenting South African stories written in the different official languages including braille and the Khoi and San Languages thus providing access to information and preserving linguistic heritage. […]
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Call for Submissions: DSAC Publishing Hub 2025/26 – Empowering South African Authors, Publishers, and Language Experts
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) and Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA) released the third annual DSAC Publishing Hub open call. Building on two successful previous cycles, this established program continues its mission of preserving all South African official languages and amplifying marginalised voices. The DSAC Publishing Hub is […]
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From Despair to Redemption: Sibongile Nkabinde Launches Powerful Memoir on Gambling Addiction Recovery
Johannesburg, South Africa - In a courageous and deeply personal act of healing and advocacy, Sibongile Adelaide Nkabinde announces the launch of her compelling debut memoir, "Dice of Despair," a profound exploration of gambling addiction and the path to recovery. Raised in Soweto during apartheid, Nkabinde's journey embodies extraordinary resilience in the face of overwhelming […]
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National School of the Arts (NSA) Announces Auditions for 2026 Academic Year Intake
Johannesburg — The National School of the Arts (NSA), South Africa’s premier School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts, proudly announces its official audition day for learners seeking entry in the 2026 academic year. The auditions will take place on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at the NSA campus in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. As a School […]
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