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Nick Afoa from Otahuhu, New Zealand plays the role of Simba and Amanda Kunene from South Africa plays the role of Nala from “The Lion King” at Spark Arena held in Auckland, New Zealand on June 25, 2021. Appearance. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) In 2017, the South African Cultural Observatory reported that the cultural sector accounted for 7% of employment.Nevertheless, it is imperative that the industry creates more jobs and functions better.Many of the issues limiting the sector's growth are compounded by an economic, political, and historical environment that does not enable growth. Many discussion panels on the repair…

The South African Embassy hosted a South African Business Networking and Cultural Show in commemoration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's two-day state visit to Ghana. The event was held at the official residence of Her Excellency Grace Janet Mason, South African High Commissioner to Ghana, and began with a welcome cultural performance by the Noyam Group. In her welcome address, Her Excellency Grace Janet Mason highlighted the impact that South African businesses have on Ghana's economy. She emphasized her role in strengthening bilateral, economic and cultural ties between the two countries. We introduced three exhibitors whose works were displayed…

Many discussion panels on the repair of South Africa's cultural and creative industries repeat the familiar slogan: “Artists should take matters into their own hands.” This seems appropriate, given that this field has unique problems that are understood primarily by the people who work there. It's a special field. And to solve a problem, we need to involve those directly affected by the problem. The reality is different. The sector cannot single-handedly resolve stagnant growth and other complex issues weighing it down. Organizations may be better able to mobilize themselves so that problems are clearly identified. However, since democracy in…

Sporting events in South Africa were thrown into turmoil on Thursday after the British government announced it was putting the country back on the “red list” after confirmed cases of the coronavirus.The variant, officially known as B.1.1.529 and potentially named Nu, has scientists concerned due to its large number of mutations and significant increase in the number of cases in South Africa. It was originally seen in Botswana.Two Welsh rugby teams, Cardiff and the Scarlets, have withdrawn from scheduled matches in the United Rugby Championship and announced plans to return home as soon as possible.Watch every match of the India…

A UCT report for the National Treasury has caused consternation in civil society after a government strategy document used its findings to propose ending the R350 Covid Social Relief of Distress grant and replacing it with a much smaller pilot programme. Two of the authors of the report have come out against the National Treasury using their work to justify removing the R350 SRD grant. But what does their paper actually say? On Monday 8 November, the 56-page working paper, called Simulation of options to replace the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant and close the poverty gap at…

the most rude politician South African politicians are generally not known for the graceful way they interact with each other. Like previous election seasons, this election season has seen political conflicts erupt into actual violence, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. But when it comes to verbal rather than physical daggers, this year's queen of the pack has to be Goodreader Patricia de Lille. De Lille against her DA rival Jordan Hill-Lewis, who made a highly politically expedient proposal for the Ministry to release Acacia Park Council Village for affordable housing. shouted this. He is a total idiot! ” No doubt many politicians…

Soweto ranks as the largest town in South Africa, but what is its history and what makes it the most popular and attractive town in South Africa? South Africa has many townships, but if you're wondering which one is the largest, the answer is Soweto. This town is very popular for its rich history and the country's history in general. Home to many of South Africa's notable historical figures and popular historical sites, Soweto has grown into a popular tourist destination through its historical struggles.History of Soweto and its origins Soweto is a township located in South Africa and is…

In July 2021, political unrest peaked in several South African provinces following protracted economic instability and the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. The protests were among the worst political violence South Africa has experienced since the end of apartheid. The country's economy was particularly vulnerable to civil unrest, deepening the impact of the violence. Causes of violence July 7: Former President Jacob Zuma He began serving his 15-month prison sentence. Zuma was sentenced to prison for refusing to attend hearings into government corruption during his presidency. Zuma's political allies have called for action to secure his release, and…

Local economic development and the provision of better municipal services are essential if South Africa is to increase economic participation and reverse unemployment trends. To achieve these goals, local government finances and investments need to be strengthened. Good local government governance is a prerequisite. As urban development is critical to growth and investment, intermediate city municipalities have an important role to play. It could also reduce pressure on metros due to urbanization. Local governments must: Provide democratic and responsible governance for local communities Ensuring that we deliver our services in a sustainable manner Promote social and economic development and a…

As the previous two articles in this series on gender in the local government elections highlighted, South Africa is falling behind in gender representation at the local government level and has not gone far enough to promote LGBTQI+ inclusion and participation in elections. Now that candidate lists and manifestos are (mostly) out, there is room for us to consider whether things will be any better in the next five years. What promises have been made for gender equality in 2021 manifestos? At present, it’s impossible for a lay person to assess the 2021 candidate lists released by the IEC in…