The National Arts Festival continues in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, inclusive of a literature festival by renowned authors. The Department of Sports, Recreation and Arts and Culture has injected R13 million into the Festival.
The much anticipated festival provides a platform for authors, crafts and other artists to showcase their work. A literature masterclass was also held as part of the three day literature festival where artists engaged with literature experts.
They say this opportunity will equip them with knowledge on how to commercialize their work.
#DidYouKnow that The Great Hall at Rhodes University debuts as a dedicated music venue with a bar and late-night DJ sets to keep the energy alive after hours during #NAF2026?
At the Makana Local Municipality’s state of readiness updates and briefing for the 2026 National Arts… pic.twitter.com/D6G30OPoZy
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“This means a lot to me as a creative working with the younger generation and I will be able to transfer all the skills and the knowledge I got here, but also assists me to commercialize my craft even further.”
“When Dr John Kani started the masterclass he said we must come with the problems that we are facing and we will find ways to solve them, that meant lot that I could engage with him and ask whatever I wanted to ask. It comes in a lifetime.”
VIDEO | 52nd Edition of National Arts Festival underway in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape
VIDEO | The National Arts Festival is underway in Makhanda
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