Image: SAST Logo (Source: South African State Theatre) By Thami akaMbongo Manzana | The Creative Passport .JOBS OPPORTUNITIES Please press above it will direct you to the South African State Theatre page. Image: SAST Logo (Source: South African State Theatre) The Creative Passport is an independent platform focused on Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries. Readers are encouraged to follow, comment and engage constructively. HOW TO FOLLOW THE CREATIVE PASSPORT RECEIVE POSTS BY EMAILS
THURSDAY EDITION | FUNDING / OPPORTUNITIES / INDUSTRY NOTICES WHAT PRACTITIONERS NEED TO KNOW, PREPARE, AND GET RIGHT January 2026 presents two critical funding opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in South Africa. While both are state-funded and aim to strengthen the sector, they serve very different purposes, support different stages of organisational growth, and require different types of preparedness. These are: 1. Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Open Call – 2026/27 2. National Arts Council (NAC) Arts Organisation Support Funding (AOSF) – 2025–2028 Understanding the differences, similarities, and compliance expectations between these two opportunities is key to avoiding unnecessary disqualifications and missed opportunities. Image: DSAC Logo (Source: DSAC) WHY THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE SIGNIFICANT 1. They Address ...
Image: NAC Logo (Source: NAC) INVITING THE CREATIVE SECTOR INTO A NECESSARY CONVERSATION By Thami akaMbongo Manzana | The Creative Passport The Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) was introduced as a critical intervention to support artists, practitioners, and cultural workers across South Africa. For many in the Cultural and Creative Industries, it represented not just temporary relief, but recognition of the sector’s economic and social contribution. However, months after implementation, serious concerns remain unresolved , particularly around: Delayed or incomplete payments The appeal process Lack of clear, consistent communication from the National Arts Council (NAC) Most concerning for many practitioners is the perceived silence from the NAC regarding the PESP 6 appeal process — an issue that continues to affect liv...
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