Citizens Corner: Protest looming as creative industries voice their frustration on the Mzansi Golden Economy initiative

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In the next 7 days, the creative industry is set to March to the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture. The march is said to outline the industry’s dissatisfaction with the Ministry and the unanswered questions regarding the Mzansi Gold Economy funding initiative.

According to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy considers the arts, culture, and heritage sector as the “new gold” which has the potential to reposition the sector as the key market player in the country’s economic development. With improved investment in key creative economy areas, the department believes the strategy has the potential to enhance job creation, and productivity as well as to increase the sector’s global competitiveness. To discuss this further, we are joined by…

Guest: Mr. Zama Ntshona - Artists Convenor for Concerned Cultural and Creative Industries Practitioner

Guest: Luzuko Khohli - Managing Director at the C Tone Production

Guest: Mr Olebile Mothelesi - Spokesperson for Concerned Cultural and Creative Industries Practitioner

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