FS Saacyf, Bloemfontein (2026)

01/06/2026

🚨 Calling Registered South African to apply for the Night Sky Tourist Guide Training Programme and tap into the growing Astro-Tourism sector 🚨

Application deadline: 22 June 2026

🔗https://www.tourism.gov.za/CurrentProjects/Documents/Astro%20Guiding%20Advert.pdf

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01/06/2026

ARTS IN SCHOOL PROJECT

A Win for Our Districts

During the days SAACYF implemented Arts In School across Thabo Mofutsanyana, Fezile Dabi, and Lejweleputswa, it wasn’t easy — but it was worth it.

Reaching learners in three districts meant long days, logistical challenges, and pushing through the gaps that exist in our education system. But every workshop, every performance, every moment a learner picked up a brush, a script, or a beat for the first time made it clear: this work matters.

To everyone who made it happen — facilitators, teachers, partners, and the learners themselves — excellent job. You showed what’s possible when we take the arts directly to where young people are.

Now it’s time to move the industry forward together. One project proves the demand is there. Let’s build on it, expand access, and make sure every district gets a seat at the table.

Onward and upward.

30/05/2026

NATIONAL THEATRE SKILLS & SHOWCASE PROGRAM 2026

South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum
Proudly Presents

National Theatre Skills & Showcase Program 2026

Unlock your stage potential through a 2-week intensive in theatre arts, performance, and creative wellness.

The South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum invites aspiring performers, writers, and creatives across the Free State to join a comprehensive training and showcase experience designed to build professional theatre skills from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn

1. Script Writing & Storytelling – Develop narratives that connect with and move audiences
2. Mental Wellness Art Therapy – Use creative expression as a tool for healing and self-awareness
3. Acting Fundamentals – Build technique, confidence, and authentic stage presence
4. Dance & Movement – Strengthen body control, rhythm, and physical expression
5. Character Development – Create believable, layered characters for stage and screen
6. Rehearsal & Production Preparation – Understand the process behind professional productions
7. Voice & Speech Training – Improve projection, articulation, and vocal control
8. Stage Performance – Apply all skills in live showcase performances for the public

Program Details

Dates: 31 August – 12 September 2026
Venue: Mmabana Arts & Culture Centre, Thaba Nchu
Outcome: Participants will perform in public showcases, giving them real stage experience and exposure.

Registration & Enquiries

For more information and to register, contact:
Lekgutsa Mbele
Call/WhatsApp: 081 750 9746

This is your opportunity to train, create, and perform at a professional level. Share this with all Free State creatives ready to take the stage.

NB : Clear Poster will follow at the later stage !

South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum

Building talent. Elevating culture.

30/05/2026

CONGRATULATORY STATEMENT | SASCE PROVINCIAL COMPETITION 2026

The South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum – Free State extends its congratulations to all schools that achieved 1st position at the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod [SASCE] Provincial Competition, held at Kingdom Academy in Welkom from 27 to 29 May 2026.

These schools will represent the Free State Province at the National Level:

Foundation Phase
- Western: Mofulatshepe Primary School – Xhariep District Municipality
- African: Mamafubedu Primary School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality

Primary Phase
- Boys Primary: Dr MG Mngoma Primary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Intermediate Phase
- Western: Phomolong Intermediate School – Fezile Dabi District Municipality
- African: Mofulatshepe Primary School – Xhariep District Municipality

Secondary Schools
- Male Voice: Makwane Comprehensive School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Female Voice: Ithabeleng Secondary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Sec B – Western: Makwane Comprehensive School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
- Sec B – African: Commtech Comprehensive School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- Sec A – Western: Kgola Thuto Secondary School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
- Sec A – African :Reamohetse Articon School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

Farms Schools
- Primary Sextet: Phuthanang Farm Primary School & Kgotsofalo Intermediate Farm School – Motheo District Municipality/Mangaung Metro
- Secondary Chamber Choir: Sediti Secondary School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- Secondary Mixed Double Quartet: Sediti Secondary School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

Special Schools
- SID: Leboneng Special School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- MID: Bartemia Special School – Motheo District Municipality/Mangaung Metro
- SID Category: Pholoho Special School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- MID Category : Rosenhof Special Needs School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

Solo & Ensemble Categories
- Mezzo Soprano: Ithabeleng Secondary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Baritone: Teto Secondary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Soprano: Lereko Secondary School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- Tenor : Welkom High School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Trio : Phehello Secondary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality

We also commend every school that placed 2nd and 3rd, and all schools that participated. Reaching the provincial stage reflects dedication, discipline, and the unifying power of choral music.

To the winning schools: best wishes as you prepare to represent the Free State at the national level. Congratulations to the conductors, soloists, choirs, school principals and leadership teams, parents, and the broader Free State community for your commitment and support.

We acknowledge the Free State Department of Education for hosting a successful competition. The talent on display confirms that the Free State has exceptional ability in its schools. It is time to restore and strengthen Arts and Culture in our classrooms.

You carry the pride of our province. Go represent it with excellence.

Kind regards,
South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum – Free State
📞 081 750 9746

29/05/2026

🎨 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 | 2 days left

Almost there.

✔ Submit your application if you haven’t yet
✔ Confirm everything is complete
✔ Don’t risk missing the deadline

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 29 May 2026 at 11h00

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼: [email protected]

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁:
https://nationalmuseum.co.za/open-call-to-visual-artists/

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: [email protected]

𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆:https://nasmus.co.za/.../National-Museum-POPI-Act-policy.pdf

29/05/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐏 𝟕 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒

The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate, innovative and creative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries Sector for the President’s Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP).

- 𝟐𝐱 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬
- 𝟏𝐱 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫
- 𝟏𝐱 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫
- 𝟐𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.nac.org.za/about-us/careers/

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://www.nac.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PESP-7-Vacancies-Advertisement.pdf

29/05/2026

The DSAC Publishing Hub is calling on publishers across South Africa to help shape the future of local literature in all 11 official languages. 📚

Be part of a project that uplifts authors, preserves languages, and brings powerful South African stories to readers everywhere.

Because every language deserves to be published.

Click to apply: https://www.anfasa.org.za/dsac-publisher-application/

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
JT Communication Solutions
MetaCreations

29/05/2026

Goethe Institut is inviting artists and creative practioners across all art disciplines from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Nambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe to apply for grants under the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa component.

Selected participants will receive a €6,000 to work and collaborate with a Heritage Narrative Cluster in coproducing engaging and creative works.

Application deadline: 29 May 2026
For more information: www.goethe.de/aepc
EU Culture CreateTheNarrative Culture Grants Artists Creatives

Lesotho National Commission for Unesco
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
CAFI
European Union in Lesotho
Sebabatso
Alliance Française de Maseru
The Kanye Bulletin
Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha.
Lungisani Lucas Gwadiso

Apply to join Lesotho Clusters. Do not miss the opportunity

28/05/2026

Congratulatory Message | SASCE Provincial Level – Day 2

The South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum Free State congratulates all schools that participated on Day 2 of the ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod at the provincial level.

Your dedication, discipline, and talent continue to raise the standard of choral music and showcase the strength of arts and culture in our province.

We extend special congratulations to the following schools who will represent the Free State at the National Level:

Secondary Schools
- Male Voice : Makwane Comprehensive School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Female Voice: Ithabeleng Secondary School – Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Sec B – Western: Makwane Comprehensive School – Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
- Sec B – African : Commtech Comprehensive School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

Farms Secondary Schools
- Chamber Choir: Sediti Secondary School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- Mixed Double Quartet: Sediti Secondary School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

Special Schools
- SID Category : Pholoho Special School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro
- MID Category : Rosenhof Special Needs School – Motheo District/Mangaung Metro

To every learner, conductor, and educator: your work matters. You carry the voice of the Free State, and the nation is listening.

Go forth and represent with pride.

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