Every 18 July, we honour Madiba by giving 67 minutes to uplift our communities. #MandelaDay, CultureObservatory joins Mandela University and other organisations at Gelvandale High in Gqeberha for cleaning, gardening & connecting with learners at the Hostel of Hope. Small acts, big impact.

🎬 Meet our powerhouse facilitators! Join us at the Eastern Cape Film Lab Hybrid Workshop (24 July) for a day of creativity, skills, & inspiration 🎥 Wont make it in person? 🔌Join online: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

Want to learn more about what we do and about our latest research, upcoming workshops and opportunities in the creative and cultural sector? 🎙️Sign up to our newsletter here and join us today: southafricanculturalobservatory.org.za/newsletter-sig… #creativeeconomy #research #CCI

As #MandelaMonth ends, we reflect on the power of small acts. SACO supported a school in need, living the spirit of Ubuntu and making a lasting impact. ✊🇿🇦 #67Minutes #Ubuntu

Celebrate women shaping SA’s music scene! Join CultureObservatory on 8 Aug for an evening of research, film, art & dialogue at Youngblood Africa, Cape Town. 🕓 4PM–10PM | Free entry – RSVP: concertssa.co.za/rsvp-saco-csa-… (Limited space) #WomenInMusic #WomensMonth #CultureMatters #SAMRO

As we count down to #WomensDay, SACO celebrates by spotlighting women’s progress in heritage, museums, digital media & performing arts. From data-driven insights to partnerships like SivuBuhle Media , Concerts SA we’re boosting women’s access to leadership & resources.

We’re shining a light on women in live music!📊 56% earn < R5k/month ,many build protean careers, balancing music with other work. 🎤 Panel: Lu Dlamini | Aus Tebza | Alethea de Villiers | Gwen Ansell | NickyB RSVP full, but catch the livestream on FB & YouTube. Zoom link soon!

🌟 Exciting news! The phenomenal @TutuPuoane joins our panel 🎤 She’ll share powerful insights on the economic challenges & protean careers of women in SA’s live music scene. RSVP full catch the livestream on FB & YouTube! #WomensMonth #LiveMusicSA

Happy Women's Day from CultureObservatory ! 🌟 To the pioneers, Imbokodo, nurturers, and women who make life a little more bearable with a touch of sparkle. We appreciate you. Happy Women's Day!🙌

Tune in to Voice of Wits 88.1 📻 FM Breakfast Show today at 8:40 as CultureObservatory Executive Director, Ms Unathi Lutshaba , unpacks the importance of Women’s Month and the vital work SACO does in growing and supporting South Africa’s creative economy. Live Stream -iono.fm/s/101

KZN creatives‼️ Level up your brand! Join our Global Brand Building Workshop with @findfashionafrica 👗📍 Durban | In Person |🔗 Register now-docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

A reminder to submit your abstracts before the 15 of August 2025

📢 Deadline extended to 26 Aug 2025! Open call for archival & cultural institutions Reimagine your collections with immersive storytelling 🎧🕶️ 🇫🇷 In partnership with @IFASouthAfrica & Electric South and more. Apply: frenchinstitute.org.za/.../open-call-… #Archives #Heritage

Congratulations are in order Dr. Cynthia Khumalo🎉