The Department Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has embarked on a strategy to reposition the arts, culture and heritage sector as key players in government’s programme of action for social cohesion, creation of sustainable jobs and ensuring social and economic development. To this end the Department convened a consultative conference on 14 and 15 April 2011 for arts, culture and heritage sector stakeholders to deliberate on various proposals to optimize the contribution of these sectors to these priorities and specifically to the New Growth Path.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has commenced with the process of developing the National Book Policy, in response to the need, as well as to respond to the recommendation of the White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage, to regulate the Books and Publishing sector.
The department has appointed Roger Layton Associates (PTY) LTD to render the specialized service of developing this policy, following prescribed processes. Roger Layton Associates (PTY) LTD has started with consultation process towards the development of this policy. you are hereby requested to make your inputs as directed to ensure that your contribution forms part of this policy.
Nomination of Candidates to serve on the Council of the Market Theatre FoundationIn terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr G McKenzie invites members of the performing arts (Playhouse/Theatres) fraternity and the public to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the following Performing Arts Institution (Cultural Institution):
- The Market Theatre Foundation (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
REGION 5 MARATHON: RUNNING FOR UNITY, PRIDE AND THE POWER OF AFRICA ON THE STREETS OF TSHWANE
R50 000 PRIZE PURSE FOR HALF MARATHON WINNERS TO ADD TO MASS FESTIVE ENERGY
Tshwane, South Africa - The countdown has officially begun! All roads lead to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Sunday, 12 October 2025, where the Region 5 Marathon will set the capital ablaze with colour, culture, and competition.
With entries continue to roll in and anticipation soaring, organisers are calling on athletes across Southern Africa to secure their spots in what is fast becoming the continent’s most exciting new running spectacle. Offering R50 000 each for the 21.1km male and female winners, the Region 5 Marathon is raising the bar for regional competition — blending elite athletics, community spirit, and cultural celebration into one unforgettable experience.
“The Region 5 Marathon is
