Sibikwa, Author at Sibikwa https://www.sibikwa.co.za/author/sibikwa/ Welcome to Our Home Tue, 20 May 2025 12:44:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-sibikwa_favicon-32x32.png Sibikwa, Author at Sibikwa https://www.sibikwa.co.za/author/sibikwa/ 32 32 On the Horizon – Save the Dates https://www.sibikwa.co.za/on-the-horizon-save-the-dates/ Tue, 20 May 2025 12:44:53 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2548 From the Creative Industry Career Expo in July to our annual Heritage Festival and the return of Body Moves in November, there’s a lot to look forward to. Mark your calendars for another inspiring journey of purpose-driven performance. The Creative Industry Career Exhibition on 31 July & 1 August 2025, will bring together Grade 12 […]

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]]> Civic and Digital Engagement https://www.sibikwa.co.za/civic-and-digital-engagement/ Tue, 20 May 2025 12:42:44 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2546 From local townships to global platforms, our voice continues to grow. Through inclusive festivals, cultural exchanges, and youth-led civic projects, we are opening new pathways for democratic participation, dialogue, and placemaking. In March, Sibikwa participated in the 10th Anniversary of the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative’s My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival, presenting inclusive dance […]

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]]> Leadership, Innovation & Enterprise https://www.sibikwa.co.za/leadership-innovation-enterprise/ Tue, 20 May 2025 12:39:56 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2544 Our entrepreneurial incubators, national leadership contributions, and training for Community Arts Centre professionals are reshaping the creative sector. With the support of partners like the Entrepreneurship Development Trust and CATHSSETA, we’re equipping artists and leaders to thrive. Sibikwa’s advocacy voice, courageous leadership and community of practice is growing – with our CEO’s presentation on embedding […]

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]]> Nurturing Creativity & Inclusion https://www.sibikwa.co.za/nurturing-creativity-inclusion/ Tue, 20 May 2025 12:31:21 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2535 From our 2025 Sibikwa Arts Academy to our inclusive education programme, through partnership with TotalEnergies, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust and industry and education stakeholders, we’re ensuring every young person—regardless of ability or circumstance—can access meaningful arts education. We’re also proud to be developing a new Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme with a strong arts foundation, and are actively working […]

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]]> Beyond the Brief: Rethinking Entrepreneurial ‘Readiness’ for Women in Creative Industries https://www.sibikwa.co.za/beyond-the-brief-rethinking-entrepreneurial-readiness-for-women-in-creative-industries/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:53:53 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2511 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 […]

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]]> Body Moves 2024: Celebrating Inclusive Dance and Global Collaboration https://www.sibikwa.co.za/bodymoves2024/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:34:45 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2430 Body Moves 2024: Celebrating Inclusive Dance and Global Collaboration Join us for the 2024 BODY MOVES International Inclusive Dance Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of diversity, creativity, and collaboration! This year, Sibikwa Arts Centre proudly presents a unique lineup of performances and workshops featuring South African and UK artists, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the […]

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]]> Sibikwa Arts Centre Returns to the National Arts Festival with Acclaimed Production “1789” https://www.sibikwa.co.za/sibikwa-arts-centre-returns-to-the-national-arts-festival-with-acclaimed-production-1789/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:49:07 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2391 Following an acclaimed run last year at Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni, the multi-Naledi nominated production “1789” returns to captivate audiences at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Sibikwa Arts Centre, after an eight-year hiatus, proudly announces its participation in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Festival with the immersive theatre experience “1789”. Sibikwa co-founders […]

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]]> Reflecting on Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs  https://www.sibikwa.co.za/reflecting-on-sibikwa-arts-centres-urban-culture-democracy-and-governance-labs/ Fri, 31 May 2024 09:52:35 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2376 By Tonderai Chiyindiko and Caryn Green, 31 May 2024 This article is the seventh and last in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is a pilot programme […]

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]]> Call For Creative Arts Facilitators https://www.sibikwa.co.za/call-for-creative-arts-facilitators/ Fri, 31 May 2024 08:12:26 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2372 Sibikwa Arts Centre is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated artists in Gauteng, to train and participate in its 2024/2025 Artists in Schools programme. Artists in all creative forms (music, dance, drama and visual arts) are encouraged to apply. Funded by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Sibikwa has been running the Artists in Schools […]

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]]> Uvuko Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme https://www.sibikwa.co.za/uvuko-creative-arts-entrepreneurship-incubator-programme/ Tue, 28 May 2024 14:10:49 +0000 https://www.sibikwa.co.za/?p=2368 Want to grow your skills, network, and business opportunities? Apply for the Uvuko Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme and turn your talents into sustainable businesses! Who Can Apply: What You Need to Apply: Benefits of the Programme: Application Deadline: 13 June 2024 Application Form: https://forms.gle/qz78Q5sRfv8AetL27 For more information, contact Kelly Storom Email: conferences@sibikwa.co.zaWhatsApp: 063 328 8025

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