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A government initiative launched in 2014 has helped black filmmakers tackle big productions while creating more jobs in the country’s growing movie industry.

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will have spent R100 million to support emerging black filmmakers through the South Africa Emerging Black Filmmakers Incentive by the end of March 2018.

South Africa’s most recent World Heritage site bears testimony to an unchanging way of life that dates back thousands of years – and is a heritage that should be treasured and preserved.

A programme  has been launched to help young artists from all over the country to take their first steps as professionals.

The Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, launched the Debut Fund Programme for emerging artists at the Nangoza Jebe Community Hall in Port Elizabeth in mid July. 

Everyone should read, says Charmaine Mrwebi. The published author, librarian and founder of the Charmza Literary Club says: “Our people should often visit our libraries and become friends of books. Remember, any person who reads books on a daily basis, develops better listening skills. Reading helps learners and students to perform better at school.”

A KwaZulu-Natal programme plans to change the image of farming among young people and expose them to the many job opportunities in the agriculture sector.

The school is a living laboratory for green construction and its innovative education curriculum will improve the learning experience.

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Global Exporters Passport Programme is offering training to the export sector.

Mokgotho Temogelo Thami, Mmola Desmond Kutullo and Nkwane Wayne Luka have flown to Stockholm, Sweden, to represent South Africa at the annual World Water Week.

South Africans walked in Madiba’s footsteps on Mandela Day, spreading a little of his legendary magic wherever they went.

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Young Africa can shape that future by volunteering with the African Union’s (AU) Youth Volunteer Corps.