Women’s Month @ Sibikwa

This August, Sibikwa Arts Centre in partnership with Lucky Dance Theatre presents an inclusive dance programme designed to spotlight the diverse experiences of vulnerable and marginalised bodies in contemporary society, including women, people with disabilities, and the LGBTI community. We aim to illuminate the various forms of systemic and personal violence faced by these groups, […]

Dancing on the Edge: The Fragility of Sustaining Community-Based Arts Organisations in SA

For decades, community-based NGOs in South Africa’s arts and culture sector have been vital engines of creativity, education, employment, and social transformation. Institutions like Sibikwa Arts Centre – a nationally recognised, award-winning community arts organisation, cultural hub and DSAC-designated Centre of Excellence – have not only weathered the country’s transitions but actively shaped inclusive cultural […]

Beyond the Brief: Rethinking Entrepreneurial ‘Readiness’ for Women in Creative Industries

I. Introduction: The Unseen Gap From global frameworks like Sustainable Development Goal 5 to national instruments like Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), the infrastructure for supporting equitable growth in South Africa is developing, and crucial work is underway. For Sibikwa’s Uvuko Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Incubator programme, based in Ekurhuleni, our mandate for a cohort of […]