Minister Nathi Mthethwa to host a media briefing on the upcoming Social Cohesion Compact Convention

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa, MP, will host a media briefing to outline the purpose of the upcoming National Social Cohesion Compact Convention at the GCIS offices, Hatfield, on 5 February 2020, 11h00.

The Department of Arts and Culture will host the Social Compact Convention as part of implementing the Social Cohesion and Nation Building Strategy at Saint George Hotel, Irene, Pretoria, on the 6-7 February 2020.

The NDP advocates for a social compact that will lay the ground for a political, economic, social conditions for sustainable development.

The conference is expected  to be attended by among other representatives organized Labour, business sector, government, civil society, and academics.

The Social Compact represents a collective agreement between all South Africans on how to address major issues in our country through a united effort.

Minister Nathi Mthethwa will address members of the media as follows:

Date:               05 February 2020

Time:              11h00 – 12h00

Venue:           Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard & Festival Streets, Hatfield in Pretoria

For confirmations please contact Ms Nontsikelelo Baqwa on nontsikelelob@dac.gov.za or 076 920 1591

Media Enquiries:

Asanda Magasa on 0723726807

Zimasa Velaphi on 072 172 8925

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Media Accreditation Application for the National Social Compact Convention 29 January 2020

Members of the media wishing to cover the National Social Compact Convention scheduled for 06-07 February 2020 at Saint George Hotel, Pretoria, are requested to apply for accreditation.

The National Social Convention is organised by the Department of Arts and Culture as part government efforts to foster social cohesion and nation building.

The event will be attended by representatives of government, business community, labour and civil society.

His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. David Mabuza will deliver the keynote address at the Convention. 

Members of the media  are advised to submit their details by completing the attached registration form.  You are also kindly requested to verify your identification details when completing the template.

Deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, 04 February 2020 at 12h00

For RSVPs, please contact: Madimetja Moleba, cell: 066 301 4675, email:madimetjam@dac.gov.za

Further media enquiries: contact, Sam Bopape at 082 318 5251 / matome@presidency.gov.za, or Zimasa Velaphi at 072 172 8925 / zimasav@dac.gov.za

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Arts and Culture to host an Inter-generational Dialogue on the preservation, revitalization and the promotion of Indigenous Languages

The National Department of  Arts and Culture will on Thursday, 12 December 2019 host an Inter-generational Dialogue on the preservation, revitalization and the promotion of Indigenous Languages as part of Reconciliation Month. The dialogue will take place at the Circuit Management Centre, near Bergville Municipal Sports Complex, Okhahlamba Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal.

This year’s dialogue is hosted under the theme, “The Year of Indigenous Languages: Supporting National Reconciliation Through the Promotion, Development and Preservation of Indigenous Languages.” 

In line with UNESCO’s declarations of 2019 as, “the Year of Indigenous Languages”, the Reconciliation Month Social Cohesion Dialogue will provide a platform for South African citizens from different racial and cultural backgrounds to deliberate on a variety of issues affecting the use and the development of indigenous languages in the KwaZulu Natal Province and the country at large.

This platform will also allow panelists, and the audience to robustly engage on ways in which indigenous languages can be preserved, revitalized and promoted in order to enhance tolerance, nation building and social inclusion.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date:  Thursday, 12 December 2019
Time: 13h00
Venue: Circuit Management Centre, near Bergville Municipal Sports Complex, Okhahlamba Local Municipality in the KZN

Media RSVP & enquiries: Madimetja Moleba at Cell: 066 301 4675 / madimetjam@dac.gov.za

For more information, please call Petunia Lessing at 066 301 4645 / petunial@dac.gov.za  or Dr Abraham Chupe Serote at 060 984 7499 / abrahams@dac.gov.za

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Minister Nathi Mthethwa to pay a special visit to Baba Credo Mutwa in Kuruman

The National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Hon. Minister Nathi Mthethwa will on Friday, 22 November 2019 pay a special visit to Baba Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa, a Living Human Treasure in Mothibistad, Kuruman in the Northern Cape Province as part of the Living Human Treasure Project.

The purpose of the visit is to pay a tribute to Baba Credo Mutwa, an author and sculptor; and to celebrate his legacy as one of the Living Human Treasure. The visit is in line with the Living Human Treasure Project, a departmental programme that seeks to profile and honor South Africans who possess rare indigenous knowledge, skills and techniques.

During the visit, Minister Mthethwa will also officially handover refurbished house to Baba Credo Mutwa following his 2017 visit to the newly built Credo Mutwa museum and Library in Kuruman. During that visit, it was brought to his attention that the roof at Baba Mutwa’s home was in a bad condition considering his current health condition hence a commitment was made to refurbish the house.

Prior to the visit, the Department will also host Baba Credo Mutwa legacy dialogue on Thursday, 21 November 2019. The dialogue will take place at Magojaneng Community Hall in Mothibistad, Kuruman, Northern Cape. This platform will allow panelists, and audience to robustly engage on ways in which indigenous knowledge and languages can be preserved, revitalized and promoted in order to enhance tolerance, nation building and social inclusion.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 22 November 2019
Time: 10h00
Venue: Magojaneng Village, Mothibistad in Kuruman, Northern Cape Province.

Media RSVP: Madimetja Moleba, cell: 066 301 4675 / madimetjam@dac.gov.za or Morapedi Sekhoane, cell: 078 944 0200 / sekhoanem@ncpg.gov.za

For other enquiries, please contact Zimasa Velaphi, cell: 072 172 8925 /zimasav@dac.gov.za or Asanda Magaqa, Spokesperson for the Minister, cell: 072 372 6807/ asandam@dac.gov.za

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Arts and Culture calls media to collect media accreditation for 2018 national Heritage Day celebration

Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the 2018 National Heritage Day which will be celebrated under the theme, “The year of Nelson Mandela: advancing transformation of South Africa’s heritage landscape,” are requested to collect their accreditation cards. 

Heritage Day will take place on Monday, 24 September 2018 at Riverview stadium, Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Members of the media can collect their accreditation cards as follows:

Day 1: Friday, 21 September 2018, 08h00- 18h00 at 53 Avenue Street, Kokstad College, KwaZulu-Natal

Day 2: Saturday, 22 September 2018, 08h00- 18h00 at 53 Avenue Street, Kokstad College, KwaZulu-Natal

Day 3: Sunday, 23 September 2018, 08h30- 18h00 at 53 Avenue Street, Kokstad College, KwaZulu-Natal

Day 4: Monday, 24 September 2018, 07h00- 09h00 at 53 Avenue Street, Kokstad College, KwaZulu-Natal

NB: Members of the media are advised to bring along their ID’s and press cards or letter from their editor for collection of accreditation.

For more information regarding accreditation contact:
Mthunzi Mkhungo
Cell: 064 687 2185

Mthuthuzeli Nqumba
Cell: 074 478 7681
E-mail: mthuthuzelin@dac.gov.za

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Minister Mthethwa to officially open the 3rd BRICS Film Festival at Playhouse, Durban

Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa will on Sunday, 22 June 2018 officially open the 3^rd BRICS Film Festival at Playhouse Company in Durban, KwaZulu Natal as part of the 10^th international BRICS Summit.

Hosted through the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, BRICS film festival is aimed at celebrating world-class film productions from the BRICS countries, with the objective of inspiring more collaborations from these nations.

The opening night of the festival will honour Nelson Mandela through the screening of five, 5-minute short films produced by the respective countries under the facilitation of a South African production company, Via- Vollenhoven and Appollis Independent.  The theme for the short films is, “Mandela”. The film from each country reflects the uniqueness of the country, as well as how each member country relates to Nelson Mandela and the impact he had through leadership, politics, humanity, culture, and unity.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date                : Sunday, 22 JULY 2018

Time               : 18h00

Venue            : Playhouse Company, 231 Anton Lembede Street, Durban in KwaZulu Natal

Media RSVPS: Madimetja Moleba at Cell: 066 301 4675 / madimetjam@dac.gov.za or Xolelwa Nomgca at 082 568 6026 / xolelwan@nfvf.co.za

Enquiries: Zimasa Velaphi at 072 172 8925 or Minister’s spokesperson: Asanda Magaqa at 072 327 6807

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The 3rd BRICS Film Festival is set to kick off this July in Durban

19 July 2018

As the year 2018 completes the first decade of the BRICS Summit, South Africa will in the month of July host the 10^th BRICS Summit and the 3^rd BRICS Film Festival. As a member of BRICS, the South African Government through the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) will take over the responsibilities of hosting the 3^rd BRICS Film Festival from 22 – 27 July at Playhouse in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. The festival will take place during the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa is expected to officially open the Festival.

Hosted through the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, BRICS film festival is aimed at celebrating world-class film productions from the BRICS countries, with the objective of inspiring more collaborations from these nations. The format of the festival consists of screening two feature films from each country in the competition category and three feature films in the non-competition category. A total of twenty five films will be screened during the duration of the festival. The films in competition will compete for the Golden Rhino award, inspired by the history behind the golden rhino that was discovered in Mapungubwe, the significance of the place, and the linkages with other countries in earlier centuries.

The 3^rd BRICS Film Festival will recognise the following categories: Best Film, Best Producer/s, Best Director, Best Scriptwriter/Screenplay writer, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best supporting Actor, Best supporting Actress, Best Editor, Best Cinematography/Director of Photography (DOP), Best Composer/Music, as well as a special Jury award.

“The Department of Arts and Culture is resolute in working towards the elevation of the Cultural Industries and we see the audio-visual sector as an important platform from which to continue the efforts of looking forward to harnessing the knowledge and experiences generated by this festival”, stated Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

The Playhouse will play host to all the BRICS Film Festival activities, with the opening night on the evening of the 22^nd of July 2018 and closing night on the 27^th of July 2018. The opening night films will honour Nelson Mandela’s centenary.  The films will be five, 5-minute short films produced by the respective countries under the facilitation of a South African production company, Via- Vollenhoven and Appollis Independent.  The theme for the short films is, “Mandela”, and the film from each country reflects the uniqueness of the country, as well as how each member country relates to Nelson Mandela and the impact he had through leadership, politics, humanity, culture, and unity.

For media enquiries, please contact Madimetja Moleba at Cell: 066 301 4675 / madimetjam@dac.gov.za or Xolelwa Nomgca at 082 568 6026 / xolelwan@nfvf.co.za

For other enquiries: Zimasa Velaphi at 072 172 8925 / ZimasaV@dac.gov.za; or Minister’s spokesperson: Asanda Magaqa at 072 327 6807

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Minister Nathi Mthethwa to donate 67 Wheelchairs in uMthwalume, Durban

Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa will on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 dedicate his  67 minutes to uMthwalume High School, Durban as part  of Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations.

During his visit, Minister Mthethwa will  donate 67 Wheelchairs to underprivileged and unrecognised living legends to promote nation building and social cohesion. Later, the Minister will hold a lecture with the grade 11 and 12 learners on Mandela’s contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world

Members of the Media are invited as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Venue: uMthwalume High School, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal.
Time: 10h00 am

RSVP and media enquiries : James Mathibeng – 066 301 4670 or 078 802 8851 / JamesMa@dac.gov.za

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The 3rd BRICS Film Festival is set to kick off this July (22 – 27 July 2018) in Durban

South Africa has assumed the BRICS rotational chairpersonship for 2018, succeeding the People’s Republic of China. The year 2018 completes the first decade of BRICS Summit. South Africa will host the 10^th BRICS Summit and the 3^rd BRICS Film Festival. As a member of BRICS, South Africa through the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) will take over the responsibilities of hosting the 3^rd BRICS Film Festival. The DAC has requested the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) in its capacity as the national film funding body to implement the festival.

The film festival is aimed at celebrating world-class film productions from the BRICS nations with the objective of inspiring more collaborations from these nations. The format of the festival consists of screening two feature films from each country in the competition category and three feature films in the non-competition category. A total of twenty five films will be screened during the duration of the festival. The films in competition will compete for the Golden Rhino award, inspired by the history behind the golden rhino that was discovered in Mapungubwe, the significance of the place, and the linkages with other countries in earlier centuries.

The 3^rd BRICS Film Festival will recognise the following categories:

• Best Film
• Best Producer/s
• Best Director
• Best Scriptwriter/Screenplay writer
• Best Actor,
• Best Actress,
• Best Supporting Actor,
• Best Supporting Actress,
• Best Editor,
• Best Cinematography/Director of Photography (DOP)
• Best Composer/Music,
• As well as a special Jury award.

The Playhouse will play host to all the BRICS Film Festival activities, with the opening night on the evening of the 22^nd of July 2018 and closing night on the 27^th of July 2018. The opening night films will honour Nelson Mandela’s centenary.  The films will be five, 5-minute short films produced by the respective countries under the facilitation of a South African production company, Via- Vollenhoven and Appollis Independent.  The theme for the films is, “Mandela” and the film from each country reflects the uniqueness of the country, as well as how each member country relates to Nelson Mandela and the impact he had through leadership, politics, humanity, culture, and unity.

The rest of the programme will occur concurrently to the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF).  And will consist of a South Africa Forum day during the Durban FilmMart on the 23^rd  of July 2018 in collaboration with the Independent Black Filmmakers Collective (IBFC) and the official country days taking place between the 24^th and the 27^th of July 2018 including a program of excursion around Durban for the delegation.

The Department of Arts and Culture is resolute in working towards the elevation of Cultural Industries and we see the audio-visual sector as an important platform from which to continue these efforts. We forward to harnessing the learning and experiences generated by this festival that drives the industry. We look forward to harnessing the learning and experiences generated by this film festival.

Minister Mthethwa to host African Ministers to deliberate on the resolutions of the Summit

The Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa will host a delegation of African Ministers of Arts and Culture for the 2^nd Ministerial Roundtable discussions on African public libraries and  Information Access.

The Roundtable of African Ministers will take place from 5-6 July 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban in KwaZulu Natal as a culmination of the 3rd African Public Libraries Summit currently underway. The African Union (AU) Head of Culture Division, Ms Angela Martins, will deliver keynote address. 

Amongst other objectives, the Ministerial Roundtable will provide a strategic leadership and guidance on how governments can integrate libraries in their national development plans; and to safeguard allocation of resources in order to ensure that development goals are achieved.

During the discussions, the African Ministers will report on information access with regard to the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance. The delegates are also expected to deliberate on the resolutions of the summit, as well as on the progress made since the Cape Town Declarations of August 2015.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: 05 – 06 July 2018

Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban in KwaZulu Natal 

Media RSVP: Madimetja Moleba at Cell: 066 301 4675 / madimetjam@dac.gov.za or Muponisi Nkuna at 083 471 0061 / muponisi.nkuna@nlsa.ac.za

For Media enquiries, please contact Zimasa Velaphi at 072 172 8925 / ZimasaV@dac.gov.za; or Jolene Shirley at 083 465 2476 / jolene.shirley@nlsa.ac.za and Minister’s spokesperson: Asanda Magaqa at 072 327 6807

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