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MPs, actors welcome ‘review’ of Nathi Mthethwa’s R22m flag jaw-dropper

South Africa

MPs, actors welcome ‘review’ of Nathi Mthethwa’s R22m flag jaw-dropper

By Karabo Mafolo

Culture Minister Mthethwa insists R17m monumental flag is key to ‘memorialising our democracy’

South Africa

Culture Minister Mthethwa insists R17m monumental flag is key to ‘memorialising our democracy’

By Karabo Mafolo

Theatre and Dance Alliance calls for nuanced approach to audience capacities during pandemic

South Africa

Theatre and Dance Alliance calls for nuanced approach to audience capacities during pandemic

By Karabo Mafolo

An artist’s response to Nathi Mthethwa’s alternative facts

South Africa

An artist’s response to Nathi Mthethwa’s alternative facts

By Mike van Graan

Help keep the spotlights burning: The show must go on for the embattled Hilton Arts Festival

Maverick Life

Help keep the spotlights burning: The show must go on for the embattled Hilton Arts Festival

By Emma Dollery

Mthethwa promises heads will roll for R300-million arts stimulus mismanagement

South Africa

Mthethwa promises heads will roll for R300-million arts stimulus mismanagement

By Karabo Mafolo

Artistic solidarity: Funding crisis sparks nationwide protests by artists

South Africa

Artistic solidarity: Funding crisis sparks nationwide protests by artists

By Karabo Mafolo

Arts sector ‘bays for blood’ after National Arts Council backtracks on funding contracts, CEO and CFO suspended

South Africa

Arts sector ‘bays for blood’ after National Arts Council backtracks on funding contracts, CEO and CFO suspended

By Karabo Mafolo

Frustrated performing artists take to the streets to sound the industry’s alarm bells

South Africa

Frustrated performing artists take to the streets to sound the industry’s alarm bells

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Department of sports says ‘rejected athletes can appeal’ Covid-19 relief fund decisions

Sport

Department of sports says ‘rejected athletes can appeal’ Covid-19 relief fund decisions

By Yanga Sibembe

Art and the pandemic: An industry that desperately needs support

Magazine

Art and the pandemic: An industry that desperately needs support

By Rory Tsapayi

SA’s heritage at risk: Museums across the country face ongoing challenges

South Africa

SA’s heritage at risk: Museums across the country face ongoing challenges

By Karabo Mafolo