Minister Media Release

South Africa has been selected as the “Country in Focus” for the upcoming edition of the Berlinale European Film Market (EFM). As one of Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economies, South Africa is home to a dynamic and internationally connected film industry that combines creative excellence, strong production capabilities and growing global market relevance.

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has extended her warmest congratulations to all winners, participants, and stakeholders involved in the successful hosting of the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon, one of the continent’s most prestigious endurance events.

I learnt with deep sadness tonight of the passing of Soli Philander, one of South Africa’s most beloved entertainers, storytellers and cultural voices. 

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe, has congratulated Bafana Bafana following their victory over Zimbabwe, which secured South Africa’s progression to the group stages of the

G20 Culture Working Group Ministers adopt KwaDukuza Declaration to Advance Culture and the Arts through Collaborative Action

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the procurement and implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for South African football, in close collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie wishes to correct the irresponsible and recent media reports that suggest that any of the companies listed on the “2025/26 MGE Open Call Approved Projects” sheet have been approved for funding as yet.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has welcomed the recent judgment by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which upheld a 2023 ruling by the ECHR’s lower chamber that Caster Mokgadi Semenya was denied a fair and effective hearing by the Swiss Federal Tribunal regarding the long-running controversy around her right to participate in professional athletics.

The NACA 2025 extends sincere gratitude to the public, artists, and cultural practitioners across South Africa for their overwhelming response to this year’s call for submissions.

Celebrating the Bold, the Brilliant, the Best in South African Creativity