Gert-Johan Coetzee The world-famous South African fashion designer has become well known for using his celebrity to highlight social issues, focusing mainly on women. He first stepped into this spotlight after meeting Thando Hopa, a prosecutor with the National Prosecuting Authority, whose albinism he used as the theme of his new collection. Coetzee and Hopa
About South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) was formed in 1918 in Cape Town and is the oldest professional music society in South Africa. Its foundation has served music educators at Universities, Colleges, Schools, Music Centres as well as in Private practice. In October 1922, its first
About KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission is founded promote KwaZulu-Natal province as a major film destination, not only locally but also internationally. The commission also has the objective of providing opportunities especially from disadvantaged communities, to participate in the film industry. It also aims to address skills and resources scarcity in the province. Through
About South African Chefs Association (SACA) The South African Chefs Association (SACA) was established in 1974 by a group of six chefs. SACA founders aims to have a represention of the interests of chefs, cooks and caterers at all levels across the country as well as advance the culinary art and science in South Africa. This
About International Journalists’ Programmes The International Journalists’ Programmes or IJP grants bursaries to up to six young Southern African or SADC-Member States namely: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe + Kenya as well as up to five young German journalists.
About Onassis Foundation The Onassis Foundation was established in 1975 through Aristotle Onassis’ last wish to honor the memory of his son, Alexander. The Foundation’s headquarters are located in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, as also was included in Aristotle Onassis’ will. Onassis Fellowships Program The Foundation is now accepting applications for non-Greek nationals, University Professors of all
About Canon Collins Canon Collins Trust was founded in 1981 and since then became a community of researches and activists to create change and social impact. The trust was established by Canon John Collins, who was best known for social movements such as Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Christian Action and the British Anti Apartheid Movement, through his British
About The Foschini Group TFG (The Foschini Group) started in 1924 as a South African clothing retail company and are headquartered in Parow, Cape Town. It has 22 leading retail brands within a range of different merchandise categories, over 3000 stores and is one of the largest retailers in South Africa. Its retail brands include Exact, @home,
About SAMRO SAMRO is an abbreviation for Southern African Music Rights Organization and is responsible for supervision of its members performing rights. SAMRO’s Music Archive of over 100,000 music scores, became a resource for artists. SAMRO also funds and supports music and arts education through the SAMRO Foundation. SAMRO Foundation aims to maintain a growing and
About AFDA AFDA South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance was founded in 1994 by Garth Holmes, Bata Passchier and Deon Opperman. The school is a member of CILECT – an international organization that represents over 170 film and tv schools. AFDA is an award-winning film institution and is the number 1 tv
