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

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 26, 2025November 25, 2025 354 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 301 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 436 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 436 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)…

Xabiso Vili Reimagines African Storytelling Through Poetry and Technology

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 21, 2025October 20, 2025 525 0

World Poetry Slam Champion Xabiso Vili shares how poetry, technology, and imagination are helping him reimagine African storytelling and inspire others to do the same. . South Africa (21 October…

Bulumko Mbete Turns Family Stories Into Inspired Art Honouring Heritage and Memories

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025 287 0

Crafts used by generations of families are the skills Bulumko Mbete has deeply explored to honour her family’s history and to create art that celebrates storytelling.   South Africa (14…

Art Meets Community and Collaboration As Storytelling Expands Beyond Borders

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 7, 2025September 29, 2025 335 0

At Sibikwa Arts Centre, CEO Caryn Green blends creativity with purpose, building community, opportunity and global collaboration through the power of theatre.   South Africa (07 October 2025) – As…

Lesego Vorster Is Telling Emmy-Winning South African Stories Through Animation

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvSeptember 30, 2025March 8, 2026 467 0

From dreaming big to nurturing the dreams of others, Lesego Vorster’s journey to telling Emmy-winning stories through animation gives us “great heart”.   South Africa (30 September 2025) – Lesego…

Glorinah Khutso Mabaso Weaves African Stories Into Global Design

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 23, 2025September 15, 2025 491 0

South African designer Glorinah Khutso Mabaso is celebrating culture through contemporary patterns, blending African heritage with international collaborations, including a special commission for the French Institute of South Africa’s 30th…

Ambassador David Martinon Reflects on 30 Years of French–South African Creativity

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 16, 2025March 8, 2026 682 0

French Ambassador David Martinon reflects on 30 years of cultural exchange and the bright future of collaboration between France and South African creatives.   South Africa (16 September 2025) –…