Supporting the creative and cultural sector meant taking a different approach to the use of public funds for employment creation.
Jazz festivals, dance, drama, poetry, public art and more: they are all celebrations of expression able to captivate us, bring us closer together and make South Africa a better place to live. The Employment Stimulus in the creative and cultural sector – known as the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) – has supported more than 100,000 jobs and livelihood support opportunities.
The projects supported add colour to our society through diverse contributions – film productions, striking murals, language preservation, craft markets, museum exhibitions, and much more. Implemented by the National Arts Council (NAC), National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), National Heritage Council, Business and Arts
South Africa, and the Art Bank on behalf of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture – these projects have supported a wide range of employment creation initiatives for artists, creatives, heritage sector workers, and cultural workers.
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