What does it mean to inherit?

In South Africa, inheritance is not only land, money, or surnames. We inherit systems, memory, wounds, resilience and unfinished dreams. Many of the ways we live today were inherited long before we arrived here — the freedoms we celebrate, the inequalities we still confront, the communities we build, and the…

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Meta-Morphed: Interactive Forum Theatre Production Engages Youth on Identity, Social Media and Belonging

16 – 20 March 2026 | Touring Gauteng Educational and Community Venues This Human Rights Month, Sibikwa Arts Centre presents Meta-Morphed, a powerful Forum Theatre production exploring the impact of social media on identity, belonging and self-worth among young people. Touring between 16 and 20 March 2026, the production is…

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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…

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Impande Zobuntu Stories Without Borders: National Online High School Short Stories Competition

Sibikwa Arts Centre, supported by the National Lottery Commission is proud to presentImpande Zobuntu: Stories Without Borders National Online High School Short Stories Competition. This second phase of the storytelling initiative follows the successful completion of the North West Youth Storytelling Competition and now opens the stage to high school…

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On the Horizon – Save the Dates

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,…

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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…

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