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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Star-studded line-up of performers for Durban July Ballito Experience 2025
The department of sport, arts and culture (DSAC) together with Enterprise iLembe are setting the stage for one of the most exciting cultural and tourism events in KwaZulu-Natal's iLembe district. Durban July Ballito Experience 2025 will kick off on July 4 at Umhlali Country Club with the Presidential Golf Day and business networking. This will be followed by a networking marquee at the Durban July in Greyville on Saturday July 5 and an invitation-only concert on July 6 featuring artists such as Nomfundo Moh, Msizi Shembe, Tbose, Ismail Abrahams, DJ Young, and DJ Muntu. Nkosenhle Mngadi, chair of Enterprise iLembe KZN, emphasised the strategic importance of extending the economic and cultural benefits of the renowned Durban July to the iLembe district through this event. 'This is more than a celebration — it is an investment programme, an economic networking platform, a branding opportunity for our district and a movement to unlock inclusive participation for creatives, transport operators, tourism businesses and SMMEs,' said Mngadi. 'Let this be the beginning of a powerful movement — one that brings pride, prosperity and sustainable opportunity to the people of iLembe.'
The Star
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Final call for entries: NACA awards 2025: Celebrating the bold, the brilliant and the best in SA creativity
The countdown is on. With the closing date of June 20 fast approaching, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is making one last call to South Africa's creative community — artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations — to submit their most outstanding work for the National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) 2025. Now in its second year, the NACA Awards, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape our cultural identity. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, designer, curator, musician, writer, or performer — this is your stage. 'The NACA Awards are more than recognition, they are a reflection of who we are as a people. We urge the sector to submit their finest work, not just to compete, but to inspire. Share your most thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful creations — works that capture the spirit of our nation and contribute to South Africa's creative landscape. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your time to share your brilliance with the country,' said the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Award Categories: Submissions are open across six exciting categories, with 30 awards to be issued. These include: Heritage Sites Visual Arts & Crafts Literary Works Audio Visual & Interactive Media Design & Creative Services Performing Arts In addition, the Ministerial (Discretionary) Awards will be conferred at the Minister's discretion and do not require nominations. Key Eligibility Highlights: Open to South African citizens, permanent residents, and locally owned entities ● Works must be professional and have been created or released between April 1, 2024 and 31 March 2025 Entries must be submitted online at Each submission should include all required documentation and media samples. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity be celebrated.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Final call for entries: NACA awards 2025: Celebrating the bold, the brilliant and the best in SA creativity
The countdown is on. With the closing date of June 20 fast approaching, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is making one last call to South Africa's creative community — artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations — to submit their most outstanding work for the National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) 2025. Now in its second year, the NACA Awards, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape our cultural identity. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, designer, curator, musician, writer, or performer — this is your stage. Ryan Mortimer, Ridwaan Mohammed, excellence in sport recipients Daniyal Mathews and Ibrahim Sharif of Team Siata and Nishaal Rabichand at the Ammen Awards hosted by the Shri Mariammen Temple Society in Mt Edgecombe 'The NACA Awards are more than recognition, they are a reflection of who we are as a people. We urge the sector to submit their finest work, not just to compete, but to inspire. Share your most thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful creations — works that capture the spirit of our nation and contribute to South Africa's creative landscape. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your time to share your brilliance with the country,' said the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Award Categories: Submissions are open across six exciting categories, with 30 awards to be issued. These include: Heritage Sites Visual Arts & Crafts Literary Works Audio Visual & Interactive Media Design & Creative Services Performing Arts In addition, the Ministerial (Discretionary) Awards will be conferred at the Minister's discretion and do not require nominations. Key Eligibility Highlights: Open to South African citizens, permanent residents, and locally owned entities ● Works must be professional and have been created or released between April 1, 2024 and 31 March 2025 Entries must be submitted online at Each submission should include all required documentation and media samples. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity be celebrated.
News24
30-05-2025
- Business
- News24
NFVF CEO Vincent Blennies resigns just one month into role, citing ‘personal reasons'
Vincent Blennies resigned as the CEO of the NFVF just one month after his appointment due to personal reasons. His appointment came amid instability following the resignation of former CEO Thobela Mayinje, who faced various allegations. Despite lacking experience in the film industry, Blennies was chosen for his extensive leadership background across healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services. Vincent Blennies resigned from his position as CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) just one month after his appointment. The foundation said in a statement that Blennies 'has resigned from his position on 27 May 2025, for personal reasons.' 'Rest assured that we, as your Council, are addressing the matter with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and continue to work towards ensuring stability and growth within our organisation,' ended the statement by the NFVF. In addition to his role at the new NFVF, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie appointed him to Boxing South Africa's board in November 2024. Blennies' appointment came after former CEO Thobela Mayinje abruptly quit amid an investigation into numerous allegations. The NFVF, backed by the DSAC, funds and helps the local film business develop, produce, market, and distribute local content. While Blennies took on the role without a clear background or experience in the industry, the NFVF said he 'brings over 25 years of C-suite leadership experience in the healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services sectors' to the agency. They added, 'His appointment ushers in a renewed era of stability and strategic direction.' NFVF's new CEO, Mr Vincent Blennies, is a private sector professional and PhD candidate whose experience in telecomms, banking and fund management in the healthcare sector, will drive refreshed energy into the NFVF and lead it to deliver on its 5-year strategic plan. #LoveSAFilm — National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF (@nfvfsa) April 16, 2025 The embattled foundation has experienced several crises over the years. Mayinje, who had been acting as CEO for over a year and a half, was placed on 'administrative leave' in July 2024 for an 'investigation for numerous allegations.' Last year, McKenzie disbanded the NFVF Council, which was replaced with new board members.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Over R40 million per year spent on salaries for 24 arts and culture CEOs
The highest arts and culture earners were the CEOs of the Playhouse Company and the National Film and Video Foundation. The department of sports, arts and culture (DSAC) has released details of the remuneration packages of its executives. The information was shared via a written response to a parliamentary question submitted this month. It lists the salaries and perks of almost 30 CEOs of department agencies and heritage organisations. All the salaries are in line with levels 13 to 16 of the department of public service and administration's senior management service model. R45 million annually for 24 CEOs The DA's Thamsanqa Mabhena put in many parliamentary questions requesting the salaries of state-run agencies across multiple departments. DSAC responded with the total remuneration package, allowances, performance bonuses and all benefits of the CEOs of 26 entities – 24 for arts and culture and two for sport – under its umbrella. 'The CEOs/Directors of DSAC public entities are not employed under the Public Service Act with the exception of Pan South African Language Board and Boxing South Africa,' the department clarified. The remuneration packages of the 24 arts and culture CEOs totalling at least R45 million per year, while two sport's bodies came in at just under R3.5 million per year. Of the 25, only five were awarded or disclosed the awarding of performance bonuses for either the 2023/24 or 2024/25 financial years. Arts and culture CEO pay The disclosed amounts included housing subsidies, medical aid, pension contributions and UIF contributions. The only two sporting bodies listed were Boxing South Africa and the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, whose CEOs earn R1.74 million and R1.69 million per year, respectively. Here is the list of the annual CEO remuneration packages for arts and culture entities under the DSAC: Playhouse Company: R3.02 million National Heritage Council: R2.6 million National Film and Video Foundation: R2.6 million plus a R130 000 performance bonus National Library of South Africa: R2.5 million South African State Theatre in Pretoria: R2.42 million Freedom Park at Salvokop in Pretoria: R2.32 million Artscape theatre in Cape Town: R2.3 Million South African Heritage Resources Agency: R2.01 million War Museum of the Boer Republics in Bloemfontein: R1.9 million Performing Arts Centre of the Free State in Bloemfontein: R1.89 million Pan South African Language Board: R1.89 million Afrikaanse Taal Museum and monument in Paarl: R1.77 million plus two performance bonuses of just under R40 000 National Arts Council: R1.76 million plus two performance bonuses totalling R247 000 National Museum in Bloemfontein: R1.69 million Mandela Bay Theatre complex, formerly the Port Elizabeth Opera House: R1.65 million Market Theatre Foundation: R1.63 million plus two performance bonuses totalling R229 000 Ditsong Museums of South Africa, which includes eight historical sites, including the National museums of natural and military history: R1.56 million The Nelson Mandela Museum, Mandela house in Vilakazi Street: R1.56 million National Library for the Blind: R1.49 million plus one performance bonus of R149 000 William Humphreys Art gallery in Kimberley: R1.43 million Luthuli Museum outside Charlottedale: R1.38 million Amazwi South African Museum of Literature in Grahamstown: R1.42 million per year KZN Museum in Pietermaritxburg: R970 000 per year plus R536 000 in undisclosed perks uMsunduzi – Voortrekker Museum in Pietermaritzburg: R878 000 salary per year and R207 000 annual travel allowance NOW READ: SA ministers to earn R2.68m per year, excluding homes and VIP protection
