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Sibongile Mngoma expresses her anger & frustration at the ongoing carelessness of the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, as he calls a press conference at an inaccessible venue in Port Elizabeth, effectively impeding access to artists in the area. Sibongile calls artists to action to take their talents to Minister Mthethwa’s press conferences … Read more Live stream video: call-to-action
In a groundbreaking development, a #Im4theArts #ArtistsLivesMatter Call-to-Action document lists, for the first time, the crux of what is crippling the local arts industry. Press Release Thursday 27 February 2020 In a groundbreaking development, a #Im4theArts #ArtistsLivesMatter Call-to-Action document that lists, for the first time, the crux of what is crippling the local arts industry, in particular the … Read more Artists Take To The Streets: First Ever National #Im4theArts Call To Action!
Points raised for the Department of Sports,Arts and Culture The following list is a compilation of issues raised on the #Im4theArts platform as expressed by the collective community. The purpose of this document is to provide the creative community with a list of issues to work with as it pertains to their particular circumstance. This … Read more Points for the DSAC
Sibongile Mngoma is invited to a follow-up meeting with theDepartment of Sports, Arts and Culture.Accompanied by David Forbes, Kgauhelo Dube, Monty Manamela, Pumzile Mlungwana, Fiona Brown, and Hedwig Barry (live stream video) of the #Im4theArts movement.Monday 17 FEBRUARY 2020 Live stream videos by Sibongile Mngoma & Hedwig Barry Public facebook Group
South Africa’s artists have always been at the forefront of people-centric social justice movements. The voices of artists have a huge impact when advocating for fellow citizens. Press Release: Kgauhelo Dube 6 February 2020 South Africa’s artists have always been at the forefront of people-centric social justice movements. The voices of artists have a huge impact … Read more Introducing #Im4theArts: Artists challenge DSAC to fix industry
Sibongile Mngoma is invited to meet with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture. Accompanied by Khubu Zulu, David Forbes, Hedwig Barry, and Kgauhelo Dube of the #Im4theArts movement. Tuesday 04 FEBRUARY 2020 Live stream video by Hedwig Barry.
Dear Mr President, You are the highest power in South Africa. The top executive. We have a big problem. Open Letter: Sibongile Mngoma26 JANUARY at 09:53 Facebook Profile Wall Post Dear Mr President You are the highest power in South Africa. The top executive. We have a big problem. In the ’80s and ’90s, we … Read more Open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa
It took a courageous and talented woman with integrity to call out the failures of the South African government in the arts and culture sector. David Forbes28 JANUARY 2020, 20h00 PRESS RELEASE, Facebook Wall Post It took a courageous and talented woman with integrity to call out the failures of the South African government in … Read more Major Rebellion brewing in arts and culture sector
Dear Minister, Artists are not prioritised in your department. As a result we are falling victim to those who have an advantage over us. Open Letter: Sibongile Mngoma19 JANUARY at 20:57 Facebook Profile Wall Post Dear Min Nathi Mthethwa Artists are not prioritised in your department. As a result we are falling victim to those … Read more Open letter to Minister Nathi Mthethwa