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SA animator Lesego Vorster receives France's Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
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South African animator and visual artist Lesego Vorster received the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Republic at a ceremony at the Residence de France in Pretoria.
Vorster co-founded The Hidden Hand Studios and founded Toe Dash, developing African-focused animated films and storytelling.
He also established the animation programme at Tshimologong Digital Precinct in Johannesburg, training and mentoring a new generation of African animators.
The Order of Arts and Letters recognises individuals whose work contributes to the arts, literature, and international cultural influence.
The Order of Arts and Letters has previously been awarded to a number of influential South African cultural figures, including Mary Sibande, Phyllis Klotz, Zanele Muholi and Gregory Maqoma.
Vorster co-founded The Hidden Hand Studios and founded Toe Dash, developing African-focused animated films and storytelling.
He also established the animation programme at Tshimologong Digital Precinct in Johannesburg, training and mentoring a new generation of African animators.
The Order of Arts and Letters recognises individuals whose work contributes to the arts, literature, and international cultural influence.
The Order of Arts and Letters has previously been awarded to a number of influential South African cultural figures, including Mary Sibande, Phyllis Klotz, Zanele Muholi and Gregory Maqoma.
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Bless a Baby, Tiny Owls host 80s fundraiser at Barnyard Theatre
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Bless a Baby and Tiny Owls Baby Home are hosting an 80s-themed fundraising event, ‘Absolute 80s,’ at the Barnyard Theatre in Tyger Valley on 13 March 2026.
The organisations will raise funds through ticket sales to provide baby essentials, medical care, and operational support for newborns and babies in crisis.
Bless a Baby distributes baby bags filled with clothing, blankets, and toiletries, while Tiny Owls Baby Home provides 24-hour residential care for abandoned, abused, and neglected babies.
Tickets are available through the Barnyard Theatre, with limited seating expected.
The organisations will raise funds through ticket sales to provide baby essentials, medical care, and operational support for newborns and babies in crisis.
Bless a Baby distributes baby bags filled with clothing, blankets, and toiletries, while Tiny Owls Baby Home provides 24-hour residential care for abandoned, abused, and neglected babies.
Tickets are available through the Barnyard Theatre, with limited seating expected.
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Labia Theatre in Cape Town makes Time Out’s 100 Greatest Cinemas list 2026
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The Labia Theatre in Cape Town has made Time Out’s 100 Greatest Cinemas list in 2026.
Although it fell from 12th place last year to 74th this year, the listing highlights the cinema’s ongoing importance and its status as one of the world’s most beautiful movie houses.
Opened in 1949, the Labia hosts arthouse films and niche festivals, including the South African Horrorfest.
The theatre continues to showcase independent films and festivals, remaining a key part of Cape Town’s film scene.
Although it fell from 12th place last year to 74th this year, the listing highlights the cinema’s ongoing importance and its status as one of the world’s most beautiful movie houses.
Opened in 1949, the Labia hosts arthouse films and niche festivals, including the South African Horrorfest.
The theatre continues to showcase independent films and festivals, remaining a key part of Cape Town’s film scene.
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