The passing of the legendary Kwaito artist Victor “Doc Shebeleza” Bogopane today at the age of 51, represents a significant loss for South Africa and the entire music industry.
Public calls have been escalating for the Proteas cricket team to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy match against the Afghanistan men’s cricket team next month. This, on the basis that the Taliban government in Afghanistan banned women’s sport and disbanded the female cricket team when they came to power in 2021.
It is with profound sadness to learn of the passing of the legendary Winnie Khumalo, who tragically left us on 7 January 2025 at the age of 51. Her untimely death marks a great loss for South Africa and the music industry.
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of the internationally recognised Soweto-born dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, whom we lost tragically on 29 December 2024 after a brief illness. She was only 39.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie met with the newly appointed board of Boxing South Africa on Friday following their acceptance of appointment on Thursday, 19 December 2024. For the meeting, the Minister was accompanied and supported by Deputy Minister Peace Mabe.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Honourable Minister Gayton McKenzie had today, Wednesday 18 December announced the diverse team of experts he has invited to form part of South Africa’s Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for the return of Formula One (F1) to the country.
Following reports that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has become cash-strapped to pay player’s salaries ahead of the festive season, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has decided to advance the federation with R5 million.
After considering all the sector's concerns, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has decided to postpone the MGE and Target Groups open call's closing date.
The applications for funding will now conclude on Friday, 10 January 2025 at 17h00.
South Africa officially marks Reconciliation Month in December, where as a country we commemorate Reconciliation Day annually on the 16th. As custodians of the National commemorative Days, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is mandated by Cabinet – in collaboration with various stakeholders including the Presidency, to organize this National day's commemoration and celebration activities.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe had today, Thursday, 28 November honoured some of South Africa’s greatest living legends in the creative sector. Hosted at Radisson hotel in Ekurhuleni, the session launched a newly envisioned approach to supporting and honouring senior creative giants for their immense contribution to the creative industry
