Civic and Digital Engagement

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 […]

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 […]

Sibikwa Arts Centre’s MANTSOE AMACHA Youth Theatre Festival brings vibrant performances to Benoni

On 10 December 2024, the MANTSOE AMACHA Youth Theatre Festival will light up the Sibikwa Arts Centre with 4 groundbreaking performances, by young artists from Gauteng. This 1-day festival, supported by the National Arts Council’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, will bring audiences a mix of dynamic performances, and opportunities to connect with the artistic heartbeat […]