DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: DR CYNTHIA KHUMALO
Purpose: Promote and develop arts, culture, languages and implement the national social cohesion strategy
The Programme has the following sub-programmes:
- National Language Services promotes the use and equal status of all official languages. This entails the development of language terminologies and human language technology, translation and editing services in all official languages, and the awarding of bursaries.
- Cultural and Creative Industries Development supports cultural and creative industries by developing strategies, implementing sector development programmes, supporting sector organisations’ programmes, and providing training support to arts and culture practitioners.
- International Cooperation assists in building continental and international relations for the promotion and development of South African sport, arts, culture and heritage by actively participating and influencing decision-making in identified multilateral organisations and bilateral fora.
- Social Cohesion and Nation Building implements the national social cohesion strategy and brings targeted groups in arts, culture and heritage, including arts and culture in schools, into the mainstream. This sub-programme is also responsible for the coordination of priority 6 (social cohesion and safer communities) of government’s 2019-2024 medium-term strategic framework.
- Mzansi Golden Economy seeks to create economic and job opportunities in the arts, culture and heritage sector by supporting programmes designed to develop audiences, stimulate demand, increase market access, and develop skills.
The Department transfers funds to the National Film and Video Foundation in support of the development of skills, and local content and marketing South Africa’s film, audio-visual and digital media industry.
