The lowdown on shows, exhibits & performances at South Africa's National Arts Festival in Makhanda. https://xitter.cf/t.co/HRJ4Ai8sc5 https://xitter.cf/t.co/17B1CZgWsK
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When we champion the arts, we create more than just performances — we support jobs, grow small businesses, inspire young talent, & strengthen communities. Makhanda during the National Arts Festival shows what’s possible when creativity is truly valued. #NAF2025 #ChampionOfTheArts
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Go behind the scenes with Rucera as she unpacks the magic, and meticulous planning that brings the National Arts Festival to life. From creative sparks to logistical marathons and this year, the powerful voices in the Gwijo competition.
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Day 6! Congratulations to today's Ovation Award winners at #NAF2025
VIVA! A Vegas Magic Show: Brendon Peel Entertainment
Afropocalypse: Market Theatre Laboratory
12 Dogs: 12 Dogs
STATE OF NUMB: Motsau Motsau
Love me, Feed me, Never Leave me: Origen Productions
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We caught up with Asanda to talk about the inspiration & creative journey behind her work — a thoughtful look into what drives her performance.
Catch @asandaruda live at Rhodes Box today at 11:00AM! Don’t miss this powerful voice in the arts. 🎭✨
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Hello, sanibonani emakhaya, and back again is Nosipho Simelane, intombi yaseSwatini. This is the 6th edition of Right on Cue, and namuhla, we are going back in time as we look at Festival as a celebration of history.
Cue Radio Edition 6 podbean.com/eas/pb-fvs8u-18f…
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Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me - the modern dating show you never you needed
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[WATCH]: Guess who we caught on video at #NAF2025?! 🤩 It's the incredible Nicole Joka, owner and dance teacher at Prestige School of Dance, and a proud Rhodes University alumna!
She shared some inspiring insights, explaining how the beautiful differences among her dancers are actually their greatest strength.
Talk about a powerful #RUatNAF2025 message! You don't want to miss seeing her talent and vision come to life.
Stay tuned! More to come.
#RUatNAF2025 | Step into the world of Liminal, a captivating 'journey between spaces' dance production directed and choreographed by the talented Nicole Joka.
Nicole, a proud Rhodes University alumna with a BSocSci Honours in Psychology and PGCE in SP & FET, brings her unique vision and academic background to this powerful performance.
"Liminal" explores those in-between moments, the thresholds we cross, and the transformative experiences that shape us. This is more than just a dance show; it's an exploration of the human experience, brought to life by a homegrown talent.
Get your tickets now!
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We’re joined by the talented Lalu Mokuku, the creative force behind Butterfly Heart Serurubele.
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[COMING UP]
The CEO of the National Arts Festival, Monica Newton who will speak about the growth of the festival as well as the ‘Beautiful Monsters’ there is installations at the Village Green and by the Rhodes Theatre
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🎭 Acting. 🖋️ Writing. 🎬 Directing.
Wisdom from the best in the game.
Coming soon on SAST TV
#NAF2025 #MasterclassSeries #SASTTV #CHANGINGTHEGAME #DrJohnKani #DrJerryMofokeng #AubreySekhabi #dsracEC #ectourism – at Grahamstown, South Africa
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our first Ovation Award of #NAF2025 - BAD AFRICAN
Ovation Awards celebrate excellence & are presented to standout Fringe productions.
Congrats to Céline Tshika & Spark In The Dark Company!
The final show runs today at 16:00 at the Gymnasium.
#BadAfrican
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Young voices will channel passion, heritage, and power through song in the Makhanda Igwijo Competition, a celebration of tradition & talent with cash prizes up for grabs. The legendary The Soil leads the judging panel!Guy Butler Theatre, 1st July 2025 at 14:00
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Mthuthuzeli November brings the joy of movement to every stage he touches. A beautiful read on dance, purpose, and homecoming.
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/keithc…
SALT’s final performance today is on at 15:00.
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The National Arts Festival in Makhanda - listen to the second podcast on the country's premier cultural event:
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