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India Day 2026: Timeless Traditions, Unchanged Roots — and 80 Years of Freedom
New Consul General marks his first India Day in Johannesburg as thousands gather for South Africa’s largest celebration of Indian heritage — in a year that commemorates eight decades of Indian independence JOHANNESBURG, AUGUST 2026: India Club South Africa, in association with the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, will host India Day 2026 on […]
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Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa's Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST”
On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by the SAMPRA Development Fund, sees the triple threat NSA learners in the spotlight. JOHANNESBURG — The National School of the Arts (NSA), in partnership with K-Movement and with the support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, presents […]
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Renowned Storyteller Dr Gcina Mhlophe to Lead Mandela Day Reading Revolution in Rural Eastern Cape
Funda Wande partners with award-winning literacy icon to open reading corners in every classroom at Mxhaka Senior Primary School, Ngqamakwe — a direct response to South Africa's reading crisis, in which 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning. Eastern Cape: 20 July 2026 - In celebration of Mandela Day, literacy organisation Funda Wande […]
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2 300 Young Musicians from Four Countries Set to Unite at Africa's Largest International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Education Africa's flagship festival returns from 24 – 26 July with three days of music, culture, inclusion and international collaboration JOHANNESBURG – More than 2 300 young musicians from four African countries will converge at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg from 24 – 26 July 2026 as Education Africa hosts the 2026 […]
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Johannesburg to Host One of Africa's Largest International Day of Yoga Celebrations
Free mass yoga session, health screenings, wellness activations and prizes at Randburg Cricket Club on 20 June 2026 — open to all South Africans, including children. Complimentary parking available. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Thousands of yoga enthusiasts, wellness advocates and residents from across Gauteng are expected to gather at Randburg Cricket Club on Saturday, 20 […]
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Marcus Mabusela Presents Down 2nd Avenue A Powerful One-Man Stage Adaptation Of Eskia Mphahlele’s Classic Memoir
Makhanda, South Africa – June 2026 - Marcus Mabusela proudly presents Down 2nd Avenue, a compelling one-man theatrical adaptation of the celebrated memoir by literary giant, educator and anti-apartheid intellectual Eskia Mphahlele. The production will be presented at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda from 28 June to 30 June 2026. Adapted and directed by […]
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South Africa’s Indigenous Language Publishing Crisis Sparks Major National Call for New Writers
DSAC Publishing Hub opens fourth cycle to continue funding books across all South African Official languages, Braille and audiobook formats — with grant funding available for authors, publishers and selection panel members. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), together with the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA), has officially opened […]
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Funda Wande and Wits University to Share New Research on Teaching in Multilingual Classrooms
Education experts to unpack how teachers can better support literacy and maths learning across South Africa’s diverse language environments Johannesburg - 29 May 2026 - As South Africa continues to grapple with low literacy and numeracy outcomes in the early grades, education researchers and practitioners are turning increasing attention to one critical question: how can […]
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Bala Wande Roadshows (WCED x Funda Wande)
Background and Rationale The Western Cape Education Department (WCED), in partnership with Funda Wande, has launched Bala Wande, a numeracy intervention aimed at strengthening Mathematics teaching and learning in the Foundation Phase. Building on the success of early-grade reading programmes, this initiative represents a deliberate step towards improving learning outcomes across both literacy and numeracy. […]
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Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest - A Forest Of Hope, Heritage And Harmony
On the fourth anniversary of the passing of Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado, the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, in partnership with the Rustlers Valley Foundation NPC and the Naledi Village Communal Property Association (CPA), announces the establishment of the Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest at Rustlers Valley Farm in the […]
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From South African Classrooms to the African Continent Funda Wande presents Mother-Tongue Teaching in isiXhosa at African Languages Conference in Accra
Funda Wande's Siwaphiwe Sibeko presents alongside her career role model, DBE's Dr. Naledi Mbude-Mehana, in a powerful demonstration of what works in early literacy — and proof that mother tongue languages are not only a national priority, but an international one. 23 February 2026 — Funda Wande, a South African non-profit at the forefront of […]
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NSA Opens Its Doors to South Africa’s Next Generation of Creative Talent
Johannesburg — The National School of the Arts (NSA), South Africa’s leading School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts, proudly announces its Open Day for prospective learners on Saturday, 28 February 2026 from 08:30 until 13:30. The annual Open Day offers prospective learners exposure to the school’s dynamic environment with an authentic behind-the-scenes experience […]
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Love's Full Circle: African Love Songs Concert Celebrates Joy, Loss, and Resilience This Valentine's Day
Msaki, Hotstix Mabuse & Brenda Mntambo Bring Iconic Songs to Life Alongside Real Stories of Love That Endured JOHANNESBURG – This Valentine's Day, love gets the tribute it truly deserves. The Legacy of African Love Songs goes beyond romance to celebrate love in its fullest form – the joy of new love, the ache of […]
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Tell Your Mama We Made It" – A 20th-Anniversary Love Letter Sparks a 5-Song Journey from Intimate Love to National Healing
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 14 January 2026 – After 25 years of writing songs in private, investment banker Sam Mokorosi is finally ready to be heard. He announces his entrance into the music scene with a conceptual five-single series launching with “Tell Your Mama We Made It”—a triumphant anthem born as a gift for his […]
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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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