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Soweto Artist To Showcase Work At Atlanta Art Fair
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Soweto born visual artist Fhatuwani Mukheli will showcase his work at the Atlanta Art Fair in the United States from October 1 to 4.
Mukheli, who works across painting, photography and film, will be presented by Johannesburg based Gallery MOMO alongside fellow South African artist Blessing N. Blaai.
His featured work includes A Study of Freedom, a large four panel painting exploring Black identity and cultural heritage.
The presentation will bring contemporary South African art to an international audience alongside more than 70 galleries.
Mukheli, who works across painting, photography and film, will be presented by Johannesburg based Gallery MOMO alongside fellow South African artist Blessing N. Blaai.
His featured work includes A Study of Freedom, a large four panel painting exploring Black identity and cultural heritage.
The presentation will bring contemporary South African art to an international audience alongside more than 70 galleries.
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South Africa Marks World Tourism Day In Limpopo
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South Africa marked World Tourism Day at the Legend Golf and Safari Resort in Limpopo, with the focus on using digital technology and artificial intelligence to grow tourism.
The national celebration showcased Limpopo’s wildlife, heritage, culture and adventure offerings, while tourism leaders discussed how technology can make destinations easier to discover and book.
South Africa welcomed 6.5 million international visitors between January and July, a 12.4 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
The national celebration showcased Limpopo’s wildlife, heritage, culture and adventure offerings, while tourism leaders discussed how technology can make destinations easier to discover and book.
South Africa welcomed 6.5 million international visitors between January and July, a 12.4 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
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Creative Biz Fund To Support South Africa’s Creative Economy
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The Department of Small Business Development has launched the Creative Biz Fund in Soweto, supporting businesses in South Africa’s growing creative economy.
The fund will initially focus on clothing, textiles, footwear and leather, as well as music, film, television and digital media.
It will combine financial support with technical assistance, while masterclasses will help creative entrepreneurs develop their businesses and careers.
South Africa’s creative economy contributed about R271 billion to GDP and supported around 1.4 million jobs in 2023.
The fund will initially focus on clothing, textiles, footwear and leather, as well as music, film, television and digital media.
It will combine financial support with technical assistance, while masterclasses will help creative entrepreneurs develop their businesses and careers.
South Africa’s creative economy contributed about R271 billion to GDP and supported around 1.4 million jobs in 2023.
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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,196.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,320.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,196.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,320.00.
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