French Institute of South Africa

This Joburg Bookshop is Putting South African Storytellers and Readers First!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026 868 0

Bridge Books in Joburg’s CBD is getting books to more than 600 children a month, stocking small booksellers, running free street libraries and publishing titles in South African languages.  …

Zama Madinana Is Taking His Freedom Songs From Braamfontein To Bratislava

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyAugust 26, 2026August 28, 2026 777 0

Johannesburg poet Zama Madinana is celebrating his new chapbook with a special signing while raising funds to perform at an international poetry festival in Slovakia.   Braamfontein, South Africa (26…

The /Xam Story Is Humanity’s Story, and This Project Is Helping Tell It

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 9, 2026July 8, 2026 2,402 0

Award-winning storyteller N!hunkxa is helping preserve /Xam heritage through an innovative project that blends history, art and immersive technology.   South Africa (09 July 2026) – South Africa has a…

Poet Zama Madinana Set to Bring Fire to Fête de la Musique Stage

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2026June 22, 2026 919 0

Award-nominated poet Zama Madinana is creating spaces for poetry to thrive, from monthly gatherings in Braamfontein to the Fête de la Musique stage.   South Africa (11 June 2026) –…

Joburg’s Much-Loved Fête de la Musique is Back with Another Exciting Line-Up

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_May 27, 2026June 4, 2026 1,646 0

The globally celebrated festival continues to create a space where South African talent, international creatives and music lovers can come together.   Johannesburg, South Africa (27 May 2026) – Johannesburg…

South African Animator Lesego Vorster Awarded Prestigious French Cultural Honour

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026 610 0

South African animator Lesego Vorster receives France’s prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres honour.   South Africa (09 March 2026) – South African animator, director and visual artist Lesego…

Tshego Khutsoane Shares How Art is Turned into Opportunity in Rural South Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 26, 2025November 25, 2025 1,047 0

At the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative, Tshego Khutsoane is helping rural youth turn art and performance into possibility and healing.   Emakhazeni, South Africa (26 November 2025) – Namatshego “Tshego”…

Loading South Africa’s Next Game Changer, Thabo Tsolo Talks Gaming and Local Stories

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@TylerleighvNovember 11, 2025November 7, 2025 996 0

SpaceSalad Studios founder Thabo Tsolo shares how local stories, mentorship, and playful innovation are transforming the gaming industry and empowering young creators across South Africa.   Johannesburg, South Africa (11…

Cait Pansegrouw Shares the Power of Community in Filmmaking

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 4, 2025November 3, 2025 921 0

Making space for stories that feel like home, Cait Pansegrouw unpacks how the Realness Institute and partners like the French Institute of South Africa are taking local storytelling to global…

Jabulile Majola’s Isitifiketi EP Is a Tender Tribute to Belonging

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025 1,129 0

From rural Greytown to the Fête de la Musique stage, Jabulile Majola shares a heartfelt story of faith, healing and the search for belonging.   South Africa (28 October 2025)…