The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has commenced with the process of developing the National Book Policy, in response to the need, as well as to respond to the recommendation of the White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage, to regulate the Books and Publishing sector.
The department has appointed Roger Layton Associates (PTY) LTD to render the specialized service of developing this policy, following prescribed processes. Roger Layton Associates (PTY) LTD has started with consultation process towards the development of this policy. you are hereby requested to make your inputs as directed to ensure that your contribution forms part of this policy.
Nomination of Candidates to serve on the Council of the Market Theatre FoundationIn terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr G McKenzie invites members of the performing arts (Playhouse/Theatres) fraternity and the public to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the following Performing Arts Institution (Cultural Institution):
- The Market Theatre Foundation (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
REGION 5 MARATHON: RUNNING FOR UNITY, PRIDE AND THE POWER OF AFRICA ON THE STREETS OF TSHWANE
R50 000 PRIZE PURSE FOR HALF MARATHON WINNERS TO ADD TO MASS FESTIVE ENERGY
Tshwane, South Africa - The countdown has officially begun! All roads lead to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Sunday, 12 October 2025, where the Region 5 Marathon will set the capital ablaze with colour, culture, and competition.
With entries continue to roll in and anticipation soaring, organisers are calling on athletes across Southern Africa to secure their spots in what is fast becoming the continent’s most exciting new running spectacle. Offering R50 000 each for the 21.1km male and female winners, the Region 5 Marathon is raising the bar for regional competition — blending elite athletics, community spirit, and cultural celebration into one unforgettable experience.
“The Region 5 Marathon is
The National Arts Council South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce a new Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) call for arts and culture applications for the 2025-2026 financial year.
The PESP is a special government initiative geared towards employment creation for artists, creatives, heritage sector workers and cultural workers following the impact of COVID-19 in the sector. PESP 6 aims to provide an economic stimulus to support sector initiatives that create jobs in the creative and cultural sectors. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that will create employment opportunities in the sector, as well as a multiplier effect in the creation of employment opportunities beyond the sector itself.
We hereby invite individual art practitioners and registered arts organisations and community arts centres active in the disciplines of Craft, Dance, Literature, Multidiscipline, Music, Musical Theatre, and Visual Arts to apply for funding. Only one application will be supported from both a natural person (individual) and a juristic person (organisation or company).
