The South African Championships of the Performing Arts

26/07/2026

The South African Championships of Performing Arts (SACOPA) 2026 is your opportunity to showcase your talent, grow as a performer, and take the first step toward representing South Africa on the international stage.

🎭 Sing. Dance. Act. Model. Perform.
No matter your passion, this is your moment to shine!

📲 Enter today!
The Semi-Finals venues and dates are now available on the SACOPA App, so download the app, choose your venue, and secure your place.

Don’t wait—your dream begins with one entry. ⭐

25/07/2026

Last night, Team South Africa 🇿🇦 and Team Namibia 🇳🇦 proudly took to the national stage, sharing their incredible journey from the World Championships of Performing Arts 2026 live on eNCA.

It was an honour to showcase the passion, dedication, and world-class talent of our performers who represented their countries with pride. Every medal, every performance, and every moment reflects countless hours of hard work and an unwavering belief in chasing dreams.

A heartfelt thank you to eNCA for giving our teams the opportunity to share their story with South Africa and the heartfelt welcome back.

The journey doesn’t end here—this is only the beginning. ❤️

24/07/2026

🇿🇦 Team South Africa is making headlines! 🇿🇦

Our incredible Team South Africa has represented our nation with passion, excellence, and pride at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2026 in Los Angeles.

Don’t miss the special feature on eNCA Channel 403 as we celebrate the achievements, dedication, and inspiring journey of these talented performers who flew the South African flag high on the world stage. 🌍✨

📺 Watch Team South Africa on eNCA – Channel 403!

Together, we celebrate the dreams, the hard work, and the victories that make our country proud.

21/07/2026

🎭 THE WORLD HAS FOUND ITS STAR! 🌟

Congratulations to Mischke Greyvensteyn on being crowned Junior Female Actor of the World 2026 at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Your talent, confidence, creativity, and remarkable stage presence have earned you the title of World Champion. Your performances captivated audiences and judges alike, proving that dreams truly do come true through dedication and perseverance.

We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved. Congratulations on bringing this prestigious title home to South Africa! ❤️🇿🇦

21/07/2026

💃 A WORLD CHAMPION IS BORN! 🌍✨

Congratulations to Hanna Van Den Barselaar-Smith on being crowned Junior Female Dancer of the World 2026 at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Your passion, discipline, artistry, and countless hours of hard work have taken you to the very top. Every performance showcased your incredible talent and love for dance, inspiring everyone who watched you perform.

We are beyond proud of you, Hanna. Keep reaching for the stars—your journey has only just begun! ❤️🇿🇦

21/07/2026

✨ WORLD CHAMPION! ✨

A massive congratulations to Chriske Schwirzer on being crowned Senior Female Model of the World 2026 at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada👑🌍

Your confidence, elegance, professionalism, and unwavering dedication have earned you the highest international honour. You have represented South Africa with grace and excellence, making our nation incredibly proud.

Congratulations on this phenomenal achievement, Chriske! The world is your runway, and this is only the beginning. ❤️🇿🇦

19/07/2026

16/07/2026

🇿🇦🇳🇦 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA & TEAM NAMIBIA UPDATE 🇿🇦🇳🇦

📅 15 July 2026 | World Championships of Performing Arts | Las Vegas, USA

Another incredible day of learning, growth, and inspiration! 🌟

Today, our talented performers participated in a variety of exciting WCOPA Bootcamps, sharpening their skills in Modelling, Acting, Vocal, and Dance under the guidance of world-class industry professionals. Every workshop is another step towards becoming the very best they can be.

🎤 Competition is officially underway!

A huge congratulations to Team South Africa’s Cuemi Tsai, who kicked off her WCOPA journey by competing in the Vocal Self-Accompaniment category. Cuemi delivered a fantastic performance and represented South Africa with confidence and excellence.

Well done, Cuemi Tsai ! We are incredibly proud of you and wish you all the best for the rest of the competition! 🇿🇦✨

🏆 We are also incredibly proud to celebrate our National Directors Dr Ellen Roux and Mr Frik De Lange, who were presented with the Certificate of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding dedication, hard work, and lasting impact on the performing arts community. Your leadership continues to inspire our teams and create life-changing opportunities for performers across South Africa and Namibia. Congratulations! 👏

The journey continues, and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. Keep shining, Team South Africa and Team Namibia! 🌍✨

🇿🇦❤️🇳🇦 PerformingArts

15/07/2026

🌍✨ Parade of Nations ✨🌍– Part 2

The energy, the excitement, and the pride continue! ❤️💙💚






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