Artistic resilience: Makhanda's 50th National Arts Festival thrives despite funding battle
The National Arts Festival returns to Makhanda , Eastern Cape, for its 50th anniversary from 20-30 June 2024.
Though most of the programme is dedicated to South African works, it also has slots for works from other parts of Africa and the rest of the world. "2024 is a significant year for our country in so many ways, and the National Arts Festival is pleased to be part of the celebrations of our 30 years of democracy, and to be contemplating what the next decade holds for us and the community we serve," she continued.
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