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Wits Arts Precinct to Revitalise Johannesburg
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Wits Vice-Chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi says the university can help renew Johannesburg by opening its doors to the public and using the arts to bring people together.
The university is investing R341 million in a cultural precinct in Braamfontein, designed to connect students’ teaching and creative work with artists and the wider community.
The five-year project will include expanded theatre, music, fine arts and digital arts facilities, alongside public exhibition and performance spaces.
Wits University’s Director of Development, Peter Bezuidenhoudt, explains:
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The university is investing R341 million in a cultural precinct in Braamfontein, designed to connect students’ teaching and creative work with artists and the wider community.
The five-year project will include expanded theatre, music, fine arts and digital arts facilities, alongside public exhibition and performance spaces.
Wits University’s Director of Development, Peter Bezuidenhoudt, explains:
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African Filmmakers Secure Over R2 Million
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African filmmakers have secured awards worth more than two million rand at the 17th Durban FilmMart, with support aimed at developing film projects and expanding their reach.
The event, which concluded last week in Durban, presented 39 awards through 30 partner organisations.
The awards include cash grants, such as a 100-thousand-rand grant from the National Film and Video Foundation for a fiction project, as well as funding for documentaries and co-productions.
Other winners will receive mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to attend international film festivals and markets.
The event, which concluded last week in Durban, presented 39 awards through 30 partner organisations.
The awards include cash grants, such as a 100-thousand-rand grant from the National Film and Video Foundation for a fiction project, as well as funding for documentaries and co-productions.
Other winners will receive mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to attend international film festivals and markets.
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South African Space Law Official Wins International Award
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South African space law official Nomfuneko Majaja has received an international award for her contribution to space law.
Majaja, the Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, received the Distinguished Service Award from the International Institute of Space Law at a congress in Turkey.
The award recognises her work with the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, where she chaired its Legal Subcommittee from 2022 to 2023.
The recognition came as Kenya’s Strathmore University Law School team reached the semi-finals of an international space law competition, representing Africa.
South Africa also secured membership for its Council for Space Affairs in the International Astronautical Federation, giving the country a voice in international discussions on space regulation and sustainability.
Majaja, the Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, received the Distinguished Service Award from the International Institute of Space Law at a congress in Turkey.
The award recognises her work with the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, where she chaired its Legal Subcommittee from 2022 to 2023.
The recognition came as Kenya’s Strathmore University Law School team reached the semi-finals of an international space law competition, representing Africa.
South Africa also secured membership for its Council for Space Affairs in the International Astronautical Federation, giving the country a voice in international discussions on space regulation and sustainability.
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The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,179.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,000.00.
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