Cultural and Creative Industries Youth Career Expo at State Theatre
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Department of Basic Education, State Theatre and National Youth Development Agency will host a Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo at the South African State Theatre on the 15 June 2026 at 08h00.
The Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo is aimed at exposing young people to sustainable career pathways, entrepreneurship opportunities and technical skills within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI).
The event is held under the theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, with the slogan “Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation”, and is further anchored by the focus “Mapping the Barriers: Auditing Access for Economic Inclusion”.
The sacrifices of our nation’s youth immensely contributed towards the movement for freedom, justice and equality, affirming that young people are drivers of transformation. This year marks the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the symbolic struggle, a national milestone which will be commemorated through a year-long programme to honour the legacy of the class of 1976.
The commemoration serves to bridge the historic struggle for youth empowerment through equal education, inclusive economic participation and skills development. It seeks to mobilise society towards practical pathways that connect young people to opportunities. Furthermore, the Youth month commemoration aims to promote active citizenship, showcase interventions that support youth employment and entrepreneurship. It will also strengthen partnerships across sectors and restore hope to young people facing unemployment, exclusion and related social challenges.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Activity: Creative & Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo
Date: 15 June 2026
Venue: South African State Theatre in Pretoria
Time: 08h00
Media RSVPs, kindly contact Mthuthuzeli Nqumba: Email, mthuthuzelin@dsac.gov.za Cell: 066 302 5397
Media enquires:
Ms Phatheka Ntanta Deputy Director Communication: Email, Phathekan@dsac.gov.za Cell:0795239751
Issued by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
