Africa Month Calendar

FULL PROJECT MANAGEMENT TABLE OF PROJECTS 1 MAY 2015 - 31 MAY 2015 All public events are free www.dac.gov.a/weareafrica

Project/Event Venues City Province Times Costs Public / Description Executive participation Artists / speakers/ participants Countries

Date Private Tare African Rivers Sandton Convention Centre Sandton, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all An exhibition of various pavilions that will reflect “villages” of Exhibition of africa. Various participants Variuos countures are exhibting Exhibition Johannesburg African Countries their wares

1-May We Are Africa Parade Pretoria CBD Starts at Burgers Sandton, Gauteng 11h00 - 18h00 See pack See pack The African Carnival will be a street parade that is a Minister, Dep.Minister, Mayor, Ambassadors and Nationals resident within South Africa Open to all African Union Park on Thabo Sehume Street Johannesburg declaration and celebratory statement of pride; foster other dignitaries. countries. 40 countries, nationals toward Jeff Masemola Street, inclusivity from all role players and parties; serve as a call to residing in South Africa to be then Rissik Street, into Steve all for action to bring the statement to life through deeds as galvanized by the various Biko Road, into Roert Sobukwe we each declare – ‘We are Africa’; a pledge that can be taken Embassies including all Provinces Street, into Leyds Street, into up by individual Africans;a potential to touch and influence of South Africa will be invited to

2-May Stanza Bopape, culminates on our behaviour, acceptance of ‘self’ bring in their groups to feature in the South Lawns of the Union the parade. Buildings.

Tare African Rivers Sandton Convention Centre Sandton, Johanneburg Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all An exhibition of various pavilions that will reflect “villages” of Exhibition African Countries African World heritage Fund DBSA, 1258 Lever Road, Midrand, Gauteng Invite only Invite only Private The AWHF has established itself as a professional, transparent Minister, Dep.Minister, DG,DDG. Morning Confirmed Ministers: Botswana: Breakfast Headway Hill. Midrand Johannesburg and independent organization for the management and Session. Minister of Environment & Tourisms, protection of natural and cultural heritage in Africa and for the following countries are Ministers of Africa. Building a sustainable Endowment Fund and Arts and Culture: Cote’Devoir, Mali, fundraising for ongoing programmes are key factors for the Kenya, Tanzania and Ethopia. Minister viability of the AWHF. Resource mobilization is a joint task Molewa. Ambassadors invited. and effort of all persons involved in the Fund. The Patron of AWHF Mr Phuthuma Nhleko together with the Minister of Arts and Culture will host the Breakfast event.

African World Heritage Fund DBSA, 1258 Lever Road, Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Invite only Invite only private The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was created in Minister at opening The seminar will gather 20 participants Seminar Headway Hill. Midrand South Africa in 2006 to support the African countries in their from each of the African Union regions. efforts to improve the implementation of the World Heritage Ministers and Directors in charge of

6-May Convention on the African continent. The seminar will offer a heritage and heritage experts will be platform to various stakeholders to reflect on the operational invited to attend. framework of the Agenda 2063 in the area of (cultural) heritage. The seminar to be organized in partnership with the African Union and the Government of the Republic of South Africa will provide a concrete way forward for the implementation of the Agenda 2063. This concept document is developed for that purpose.

Tare African Rivers Sandton Convention Centre Sandton, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all An exhibition of various pavilions that will reflect “villages” of Exhibition Johannesburg African Countries TNA Breakfast Townhouse Hotel Cape Town Western 06h00 - 09h00 Invite only Private Live televised discussion forum on Morning Live TV show on Min, Dep.Min, DG, DDG Minister Mthethwa, Prof Omotoso and Residing ambassadors cape SABC 2 Prof Ntuli African World Heritage Fund DBSA, 1258 Lever Road, Sandton, Gauteng Invite only Invite only Private The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was created in Minister at opening Confirmed Ministers: Botswana: Seminar Headway Hill. Midrand Johannesburg South Africa in 2006 to support the African countries in their Minister of Environment & Tourisms, efforts to improve the implementation of the World Heritage the following countries are Ministers of Convention on the African continent. The seminar will offer a Arts and Culture: Cote’Devoir, Mali, platform to various stakeholders to reflect on the operational Kenya, Tanzania and Ethopia framework of the Agenda 2063 in the area of (cultural) heritage. The seminar to be organized in partnership with the African Union and the Government of the Republic of South Africa will provide a concrete way forward for the implementation of the Agenda 2063. This concept document is developed for that purpose.

7-May We Are Africa dialouges - UNISA Little Theatre Pretoria Gauteng 17h00 - 22h00 Free for all Public Dialouges on African greatness eminating from the premise of Min, Dep.Min, DG, DDG Prof PA Mulaudzi, Prof Sipho Seepe South Africa Truth-telling, revelation and establishing "the Africa we want" in repsonseto the AU2063 Africa’s cultural renaissance agenda and the 7 aspirations of the agenda. (Focus: higher education and music)

7-May

Africa Exchange Emoyeni, 15 Jubilee Road, Johannesburg CBD Gauteng 18h30 - 22h00 Free for all Public ADG to open the session Sithembiso to provide info. Parktown

About the African Exchange (AX-Change). The AX-Change exists as a platform that facilitates continent wide partnerships and dialogue by Africans with Africans. The AX-Change convenes quarterly in a year across a number of countries, with each sitting bringing together a continental update on socio- economic , political developments of every region. Each sitting will afford the house the opportunity to zoom in on countries and Africans doing amazing things on the continent as well as how we are impacting the world. Those in attendance benefit from the facilitated dynamic and robust Xchange of perspectives as well as the opportunity to connect and engage with entrepreneurs and professionals for mutually beneficial partnerships. African World Heritage Fund DBSA, 1258 Lever Road, Midrand, Gauteng Invite only Invite only Private The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was created in Seminar Headway Hill. Midrand Johannesburg South Africa in 2006 to support the African countries in their efforts to improve the implementation of the World Heritage Convention on the African continent. The seminar will offer a platform to various stakeholders to reflect on the operational framework of the Agenda 2063 in the area of (cultural) heritage. The seminar to be organized in partnership with the African Union and the Government of the Republic of South Africa will provide a concrete way forward for the implementation of the Agenda 2063. This concept document is developed for that purpose.

Touism Indaba - Ministerial Hilton Hotel, Durban Durban Kwa Zulu The Ministerial Invite only Private The department of Tourism will be hosting the Ministerial All AU Member state Ministers of The session will have in Session Natal programme discussion forum on the issues of Tourism on the continent; Tourism are invited to attend attendance Ministers of Tourism, will take place the challenges and opportunities that exist for the Senior officials HOD’s and CEO’s

8-May at the Hilton industry.2014 saw the hosting of 16 Ministers with the of tourism authorities, captains Hotel with the number expected to be 18 Ministers from across the of industry, media and local dialogue from continent. MECs of Tourism of the AU 14:00 – 16:0 member states the cocktail from 16:30 – 18:00 and the dinner 18:00 – 21:00

Africa All in One festival TBC Umthata Eastern Cape Public Program tbc n/a Film Festival - Opening Limpopo: Protea Hotel Ranch Polokwane Limpopo 18h00 - 22h00 Invite only Private “Elelwani” Elelwani first premiered at the Durban Minister for opening the Film Festival. Eveing The South Afrcan cast and crew Film titles from Nigeria, Algeria, Showcase resort: Polokwane: Limpopo International Film Festival; thereafter it was in the official Session 18h00 - 22h00 members of the film Kenya, have been confirmed. selection at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival, the Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou and the Luxor International Film Festival in 2013. The film also won the best actress in a leading role (Florence Masebe) and best production design at the African Movie Academy Awards. The film, explores the Tshivenda culture in detail ,stars Florence Masebe, Vusi Kunene and Ashifashaba Muleya. produced by Florian Schattauer, directed by Ntshavheni wa Luruli .

INDABA brings together a showcase of Southern African 9-May Tousim Indaba Tradeshow Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 09h00 - 18h00 Registration Semi/privat International Convention Natal needed e tourism products and services for the international travel Centre trade. Exhibitors in the DEC (Durban Exhibition Centre) include provincial authorities and provincial products and African Countries. In the ICC (International Convention Centre), exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game lodges, transport, online travel, media publications and industry associations. Outdoor exhibitors include transport, camping and safari companies.

Funda Community College Funda Centre, Joburg,Soweto Gautneg tbc Free for all Public Visual Art exhbition (Photography):The aim of the project is to program tbc Africa Month A Tribute (09 Diepkloof pay tribute during Africa Month by appreciating the role that May and Exhibition at other African countries played towards the achievement of Hector Pieterson 16 May our democracy

Film Festival seminars University of Limpopo Polkwane Limpopo all day continues

Tousim Indaba Tradeshow Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 09h00 - 18h00 Registration Semi/privat INDABA brings together a showcase of Southern African International Convention Natal required e tourism products and services for the international travel Centre trade. Exhibitors in the DEC (Durban Exhibition Centre) include provincial authorities and provincial products and African Countries. In the ICC (International Convention Centre), exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game lodges, transport, online travel,

10-May media publications and industry associations. Outdoor exhibitors include transport, camping and safari companies.

Archives Presentation/Tour Polokwane Archives Repository Polokwane Limpopo Free for all Public The Celebration of the Annual National Archives Week is Deputy Minister for opening the Conference. Angola(country of honor), Congo Angola ( Country of Honor), 1337 Potgieter Avenue, intended to promote the use of Archives and the profession in Morning Session. 09h0 0 - 12h00 Brazaville,Botswana,Namibia,Gjana,Sene Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Bendor, Polokwane general. Individuals become exposed to how research is gal,Burundi,Sudan,Egypt,Algeria,Tanzani Namibia, Ghana, Senegal, conducted in archives. What services archives offer and a, Western Sahara,Mozambique Burundi, Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, processes needed to access classified information? Exhibitions Tanzania, Western Sahara, using archival collections are mounted. Learners are informed Mozambique on available career options and all are allowed to go behind the scenes of the archive where usually access is restricted if not controlled. The event is a national event as provincial archives partake in celebrating the week.

11-May 11-May Tousim Indaba Tradeshow Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 09h00 - 17h30 Registration Semi/privat INDABA brings together a showcase of Southern African International Convention Natal required e tourism products and services for the international travel Centre trade. Exhibitors in the DEC (Durban Exhibition Centre) include provincial authorities and provincial products and African Countries. In the ICC (International Convention Centre), exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game lodges, transport, online travel, media publications and industry associations. Outdoor exhibitors include transport, camping and safari companies.

continuation of regional competion all cities all provinces no costs Primary thecompetion of school Schools choirs: EISTEDFORD

Archives Presentation/Tour Makwerela Archives Sibasa Limpopo Free for all Public as above Angola(country of honor), Congo Angola ( Country of Honor), Repository ( Former Venda) Brazaville,Botswana,Namibia,Gjana,Sene Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Makwarela government gal,Burundi,Sudan,Egypt,Algeria,Tanzani Namibia, Ghana, Senegal,

12-May complex a, Western Sahara,Mozambique Burundi, Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, Sibasa Tanzania, Western Sahara, Archives Presentation/Tour Gazankulu Archives Repository; Giyani Limpopo Free for all Public as above Angola(country of honor), Congo Angola ( Country of Honor), Giyani Government complex Brazaville,Botswana,Namibia,Gjana,Sene Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Department of Education gal,Burundi,Sudan,Egypt,Algeria,Tanzani Namibia, Ghana, Senegal, Ground floor a, Western Sahara,Mozambique Burundi, Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, Giyani Tanzania, Western Sahara, SARA Technical Services Sunnyside Park Hotel, Pretoria, CBD Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Registration Public An Events and Technical Service sector conference to tackle Minister 09h00 - 11h00 5 UK spekers: John Bothman,Ramdell Open to al countries globally 13-May Conference required transformation, training and skills issues. Greenlee,Rashid Lombard, Sharif Baker, Pauline Tamnling,Nkosi Nathi Biko,Kagiso Moima,Kevan Jones,Peter Stark. Archives Presentation/Tour Lebowakgomo Archives Lebowakgomo Limpopo Free for all Public as above ADG for opening the Exhibition. 10h00 - 11h00 Government officials, Archivists and Angola ( Country of Honor), Repository; Parliamentary interlectuals Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, legislature, Lebowakgomo Namibia, Ghana, Senegal, Burundi, Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, Tanzania, Western Sahara, Mozambique Design Africa Now Durban Art Gallery, City Durban Kwa Zulu 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public The design exhibition will feature work by emerging, Minister Rob Davis? Artists from: Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, hall, Smith Street Natal established and unearthed talent from across Africa. It will Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote

14-May range from product, jewellery, furniture, textiles, interior, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, furniture, ceramic and graphic design. Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, South Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon, Zambia, Africa, Malawi, Burundi, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon, Zambia, Ethiopia, Seychelles Burkina Faso, Mali and Seychelles

Archives Presentation/Tour Polokwane Archives Polokwane Limpopo Free for all Public as above Government officials, Archivists and Angola ( Country of Honor), Repository, 1337 Potgieter interlectuals Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Avenue Bendor, Polokwane Namibia, Ghana, Senegal, Burundi, Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, Tanzania, Western Sahara, Design Africa Now Durban Art Gallery, City Durban Kwa Zulu Free for all Public The design exhibition will feature work by emerging, ADG for opening the Exhibition. 10h00 - 11h00 Artists from: Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, hall, Smith Street. Durban Natal established and unearthed talent from across Africa. The Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote exhibition will be curated to include all prolific designers from D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, the continent. It will range from product, jewellery, furniture, Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, South textiles, interior, furniture, ceramic and graphic design. Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon, Zambia, Africa, Malawi, Burundi,

15-May Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon, Zambia, Ethiopia, Seychelles Burkina Faso, Mali and Seychelles

SARA Technical Services Sunnyside Park Hotel,. Pretoria Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Registration Public An Events and Technical Service sector conference to tackle 5 UK spekers: John Bothman,Ramdell Open to all countries globally Conference needed transformation, training and skills issues. Greenlee,Rashid Lombard, Sharif Baker, Pauline Tamnling,Nkosi Nathi Biko,Kagiso Moima,Kevan Jones,Peter Stark. Design Africa Now Durban Art Gallery, City Durban Kwa Zulu 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public The design exhibition will feature work by emerging, ADG to open the session Artists from: Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, hall, Smith Street. Durban Natal established and unearthed talent from across Africa. It will Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote range from product, jewellery, furniture, textiles, interior, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, furniture, ceramic and graphic design. Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, South Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon, Zambia, Africa, Malawi, Burundi, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon, Zambia, Ethiopia, Seychelles Burkina Faso, Mali and Seychelles

16-May Fashion Show 6 Ananzi Street, Riverside, Nelspruit Mpumalanga 17h00 - 22h00 Invite only Private A provincial fashion show that will consider emerging Minister to open the sessoin Sun Goddess SA, Rubicon SA, Farah SA, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Nelspruit designers in the province with designers from other Nomsa Mazibuko SA, Yefikir Ethiopia, Zambia countries. IamISIGO Nigeria, Clive by Clive Rundle SA, Lunar SA, House o Ole SA, Ephymol, Naked Ape, Palse Homme, Nathi Shongwe SA, Esnoko by Chiza Zambia,

16-May

Funda Community College: Funda Centre, Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng all day Free for all Public The aim of the project is to pay tribute during Africa Month by none program tbc n/a Funda Community College appreciating the role that other African countries played Africa Month A Tribute towards the achievement of our democracy

SOMAFCO Soweto Gauteng Minister at opening Sithembiso to provide info.

SARA Technical Services Sunnyside Park Hotel,. Pretoria Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Registration Public An Events and Technical Service sector conference to tackle as above Open to all countries globally Conference needed transformation, training and skills issues.

Design Africa Now Durban Art Gallery, City Durban Kwa Zulu Free for all Public The design exhibition will feature work by emerging, ADG to open the session Artists from: Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, hall, Smith Street. Durban Natal established and unearthed talent from across Africa. It will Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote Mozambique, Tanzania, Cote

17-May range from product, jewellery, furniture, textiles, interior, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, D'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ghana, furniture, ceramic and graphic design. Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, South Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon, Zambia, Africa, Malawi, Burundi, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon, Zambia, Ethiopia, Seychelles Burkina Faso, Mali and Seychelles

We Are Africa Dialogue Centre for the Book Cape Town Western 17h00 - 22h00 Free for all Public Dialouges on African greatness eminating from the premise of Minister(Thabane Zulu for Minister Sisulu), DM, Nuruddin Farah and Prof. Kole Somlia and Nigeria series - Why I am an African cape establishing "the Africa we want" in repsonseto the AU2063 ADG, DDg Omotoso agenda and the 7 aspirations of the agenda.

18-May

Gcwala Ngamasiko Stay City, 46 High Street Berea. Yeoville, Johannesburg Gauteng 09h00 - Free for all Public Pan African Multi-Cultural festival. Contributes to Africa’s Minister to open the session 14 SADC and 6 other strategic countries 14 SADC and 6 other strategic traditional Song and Dance Johanebsurg 17h00 vision of integration and peaceful. The program involves (Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, countries (Algeria, Rwanda, Festival - Interactive Seminar hosting cultural troupes, music groups from SADC countries Somalia, Eritrea) to make a total of 20 Burundi, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and others as guest countries. The Festival is hosted over a countries, will be invited to bring 10 Eritrea) to make a total of 20 week and culminates into a festival on the last day. Artists (Cultural Troupes). countries, will be invited to bring 10 Artists (Cultural Troupes).

SANAA Africa Festival Moyo's In Zoo Lake Gauteng Gauteng 19:00 Free for all Public SANAA means: Celebrating from our Heritage: an annual four Minister at opening, MTN CEO TBC day multidisciplinary festival that show cases products from various African countries.

We Are africa Dialogue - Sandile and Lisa to provide information Africa’s identity, politics and cultural renaissance

IWF International Wome's Sandton Convention Centre Sandton, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Costs for Semi/privat The 2015 IWF World Cornerstone Conference in Minister, Dep.Minister, DG,DDG. Imilonji KaNtu Choral Society and South Africa, China, USA, Peru, Forum Johannesburg Registration e Johannesburg follows the 2014 IWFSA Africa Rising Praise Singer Zolani Mkiva ; Sein Chew, Kingdom of Jordan, Sweden, 20-May needed. Conference, an Africa Continent wide conference addressed President International Women’s Forum Republic of Malawi, by the ANC Treasurer General Dr. Zweli Mkize. The 2015 Vuyo Mahlati, Conference Co-Chair & Conference will draw a host of prominent global women President, IWF South Africa Veronica leaders to our great country, and will be an opportunity to Devine, Conference Co-Chair & Vice showcase the achievements of women in South Africa and the President, IWF South Africa; Phumzile continent as a whole. We expect in excess of 750 women, all Mlambo-Ngcuka; Mongane Wally Serote prominent global leaders in their own right, to attend this ;Mark Gevisser, South African significant gathering. The theme of tahe Conference is intellectual ; Lumka Msibi is a Structural “Legacy & Inheritance: Journey to the future” - a theme that Engineer at Denel Spaceteq ; Gcina Elsie galvanizes us and calls us to critical action as leaders – all of us Mhlophe ; Thuli Madonsela ; Prof. Zakes – men and women. And this conference empowers, enables Mda ; Mark Lamberti* CEO of Imperial and networks women in our contribution to this purpose. Holdings Ltd and Founder of Massmart. Others are detailed in the project document

Gcwala Ngamasiko Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Newton, Gauteng 09h00 – 16h00 Free for all Public Pan African Multi-Cultural festival. Contributes to Africa’s 14 SADC and 6 other strategic countries 14 SADC and 6 other strategic traditional Song and Dance Street, Newtown. Johannesburg and by vision of integration and peaceful. The program involves (Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, countries (Algeria, Rwanda, Festival - Collborative Dance Johannebsurg invitation hosting cultural troupes, music groups from SADC countries Somalia, Eritrea) to make a total of 20 Burundi, Burkina Faso, Somalia, workshop and others as guest countries. The Festival is hosted over a countries, will be invited to bring 10 Eritrea) to make a total of 20 week and culminates into a festival on the last day. Artists (Cultural Troupes). countries, will be invited to bring 10 Artists (Cultural Troupes).

21-May !Kauru Visual Arts Exhibition UNISA Arts Gallery, UNISA Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Free for all Public A visual Art exhibition by artists from the SADC Region. The Minister or DM to open the session Zimbabawe, Angola, Ethiopia, Campus. Sunnyside. Pretoria Exhibition celebrates Africa as an integral player in the Global Seychelles, Tanzania, space. Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Cameroon, DRC, Zimbabwe,Ghana, Congo

Colour Me Human - A Soweto Theatre Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 11:00 - 13:00 R80 at the Public Colour Me Human is a theatre experience celebrating every DAC presents Steve Dyer – concept and music, South Africa Musical and 20:00 - door or R50 human being’s shared and collective humanity. In the vast life Makhaola Ndebele – direction and Sonia 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO-

21-May HUMANITY PRODUCTION

SANAA Africa Festival Moyo's In Zoo Lake Gauteng Free for all Public SANAA means: Celebrating from our Heritage: an annual four DAC presents as above TBC day multidisciplinary festival that show cases products from various African countries.

IWF International Wome's Sandton Convention Centre Sandton, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Costs for Semi/privat The 2015 IWF World Cornerstone Conference in Minister, Dep.Minister, DG,DDG. Imilonji KaNtu Choral Society and South Africa, China, USA, Peru, Forum Johannesburg Registration e Johannesburg follows the 2014 IWFSA Africa Rising Praise Singer Zolani Mkiva ; Sein Chew, Kingdom of Jordan, Sweden, needed. Conference, an Africa Continent wide conference addressed President International Women’s Forum Republic of Malawi, by the ANC Treasurer General Dr. Zweli Mkize. The 2015 Vuyo Mahlati, Conference Co-Chair & Conference will draw a host of prominent global women President, IWF South Africa Veronica leaders to our great country, and will be an opportunity to Devine, Conference Co-Chair & Vice showcase the achievements of women in South Africa and the President, IWF South Africa; Phumzile continent as a whole. We expect in excess of 750 women, all Mlambo-Ngcuka; Mongane Wally Serote prominent global leaders in their own right, to attend this ;Mark Gevisser, South African significant gathering. The theme of tahe Conference is intellectual ; Lumka Msibi is a Structural “Legacy & Inheritance: Journey to the future” - a theme that Engineer at Denel Spaceteq ; Gcina Elsie galvanizes us and calls us to critical action as leaders – all of us Mhlophe ; Thuli Madonsela ; Prof. Zakes – men and women. And this conference empowers, enables Mda ; Mark Lamberti* CEO of Imperial and networks women in our contribution to this purpose. Holdings Ltd and Founder of Massmart. Others are detailed in the project document

Gcwala Ngamasiko The Pyramid 96 Eloff Street Ext, Johannesburg CBD Gauteng 17h30 pm for Free for all Public Pan African Multi-Cultural festival. Contributes to Africa’s 14 SADC and 6 other strategic countries 14 SADC and 6 other strategic traditional Song and Dance Village Dep. Johannesburg 18h30 – 10 pm vision of integration and peaceful. The program involves (Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, countries (Algeria, Rwanda, Festival - Networking Gala hosting cultural troupes, music groups from SADC countries Somalia, Eritrea) to make a total of 20 Burundi, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Dinner and others as guest countries. The Festival is hosted over a countries, will be invited to bring 10 Eritrea) to make a total of 20 week and culminates into a festival on the last day. Artists (Cultural Troupes). countries, will be invited to bring 10 Artists (Cultural Troupes).

!Kauru Visual Arts Exhibition - UNISA Arts Gallery, UNISA Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Free for all - Public A visual Art exhibition by artists from the SADC Region. The Minister to open the session Zimbabawe, Angola, Ethiopia, Artists Walk About Campus. Sunnyside. Pretoria Registration Exhibition celebrates Africa as an integral player in the Global Seychelles, Tanzania, space. Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Cameroon, DRC, Zimbabwe,Ghana, Congo

22-May Colour Me Human - A Soweto Theatre Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 11:00 - 13:00 R80 at the Public Colour Me Human is a theatre experience celebrating every DAC presents Steve Dyer – concept and music, South Africa Musical and 20:00 - door or R50 human being’s shared and collective humanity. In the vast life Makhaola Ndebele – direction and Sonia 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from 22-May Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO- HUMANITY PRODUCTION

SANAA Africa Festival Moyo's In Zoo Lake Gauteng Free for all Public same as above.

KwaMashu: Africa KwaMashu Durban KZN all day Free for all Public An Annual event now in its 3rd year celebrating Africa Month DAC presents tbc Motherlnad Festival through variety arts programmes that promote social cohesion, heritage preservation and Africa Day

Film Festival North West University, Mafikeng North West 11h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public Showcase of Films form across the continent. DM Titles of Films to be provided by Tsakani Mafkeng Campus; cnr Albert Sithole Lethule & University Drive

Opening of the Community Mmabana Arts Centre Mafikeng NW 9h00 Free for all Public An MGE supported film training project that involves the Minister at opening, MEC, program tbc n/a film editing studio community taking charge of telling their own stories after receiving trainng from Top Crew.

23rd May Gcwala Ngamasiko TBC - Two routes are proposed Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 09h00 – 18h00 Free for all Public Pan African Multi-Cultural festival. Contributes to Africa’s 14 SADC and 6 other strategic countries 14 SADC and 6 other strategic traditional Song and Dance vision of integration and peaceful. The program involves (Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, countries (Algeria, Rwanda, Festival - Outreach Road hosting cultural troupes, music groups from SADC countries Somalia, Eritrea) to make a total of 20 Burundi, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Shows and others as guest countries. The Festival is hosted over a countries, will be invited to bring 10 Eritrea) to make a total of 20 week and culminates into a festival on the last day. Artists (Cultural Troupes). countries, will be invited to bring 10 Artists (Cultural Troupes).

Colour Me Human - A Soweto Theatre Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 11:00 - 13:00 R80 at the Public Colour Me Human is a theatre experience celebrating every Steve Dyer – concept and music, South Africa Musical and 20:00 - door or R50 human being’s shared and collective humanity. In the vast life Makhaola Ndebele – direction and Sonia 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO- HUMANITY PRODUCTION

SANAA Africa Festival Gauteng Free for all Public SANAA means: Celebrating from our Heritage: an annual four TBC day multidisciplinary festival that show cases products from various African countries.

Fashion Show Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Kwa Zulu Invite only Public A provincial fashion show that will consider emerging Minister to open the sessoin Rubicon SA, Yadah, Durban, Matte South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Presidential Suite. Isaiah Natal designers in the province with designers from other Nolim DBN, Yefikir Ethiopia, IamISIGO Zambia Ntshangase Road. Durban countries. Nigeria, Colleen Eitzen DBN, Amanda Laird Cherry DBN, Naked Ape SA, Miles Luthuli DBN, Charthu by Mike Narainsamy SA, Sbusiso Sefatsa DBN, Esnoko by Chisa Zambia, Lide by Andre Martin DBN,

23-May Film Festival North West University, Mafikeng North West 11h00 -17h00 Free for all Public Showcase of Films form across the continent. Minister at opening, MEC, Titles tbc

23-May Mafkeng Campus; cnr Albert Lethule & University Drive

!Kauru Visual Arts Exhibition; Africa Freedom Station Pretoria, CBD Gauteng 20h00 Free for all - Public Art Jazz & Poetry Registration

!Kauru Visual Arts Exhibition UNISA Arts Gallery, UNISA Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Free for all - Public Stimulation of dialogue with students and media. : Round table artist Campus. Sunnyside. Pretoria Registration discussion

!Kauru Visual Arts Exhibition Soweto Theatre Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Free for all - Public participating artists : Round table artist Registration discussion

Africa Day Celebrations Makuleke Village in Malamulele Limpopo 08h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public a multidisciplinary of cultural performances Dep.Minister community cultural groups Zimbabwe and Mozambique Malamulele. Mzansi Internationl Culinary Tintswalo, Waterfall. Midrand Midrand, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public Africa meets Europe cuisine was tasked by the Department of Minister at opening Chefs from: Uganda, Ghana, Senega, SA, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal and Festival Johannesburg Arts and Culture to stage The Mzansi International Culinary and Ethiopia Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, Festival (MICF); a food extravaganza aimed at celebrating the Senegal rich culture of African cuisine during Africa month. The concept, launched in 2014 celebrates the culinary expertise of chefs and farmers focusing on women from across the globe – Africa, Asia as well Europe and the Americas. The Festival aims to spearhead Women Culinary Leadership, Women’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Development, Skills Development and Skills Transfer, Mentorship, Economic Development and Women Empowerment, Transformation of the Industry, Food Preservation, Innovation and Culinary Tourism.

KwaMashu Community Kwa Mashu Community Arts Kwa Mashu Kwa Zulu Free for all Public Cultural fetival of Film, Dance, Theatre, Dance, Arts and Crafts DAC presents tbc Advancement Project: Africa Centre, Kwa Mashu. Durban Natal Motherland Festival

We Are Africa Concert Union Buildings, Pretoria CBD Pretoria or JHB CBD Gauteng 11h00 - 19h00 Free for all Public Musical showcase of artists from across Africa. PresidentMinister, Dep.Minister, DG,DDG. Will confirm as confirmations come in. TBC or Joburg Stadium

24-May Music Concert Mammelodi Campus Tshwane Gauteng 10h00 - 18h00 Free for all Pubkic mass gathering music festival President, Minister, Dep.Minister, Mayor, tbc with Presidency Ambassadors, Consulate geerals and other dignitaries. Interfaith Concert/Festival Joburg Stadium Johannesburg Gauteng 11h0 0-18h00 Free for all Public An interfatih festi val themed concert against Xenophobia President, Minister, Dep.Minister, Mayor, TBC TBC Ambassadors, Consulate geerals and other dignitaries. Gcwala Ngamasiko Waltre Sisulu Square, cnr Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 09h00 – 17h00 Free for all Public Pan African Multi-Cultural festival. Contributes to Africa’s President, Minister, Dep.Minister, Mayor, 14 SADC and Algeria, Rwanda, traditional Song and Dance Klipspruit Valley and Square vision of integration and peaceful. The program involves Ambassadors, Consulate geerals and other Burundi, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Festival - Finale Day Roads, Kliptown. Soweto hosting cultural troupes, music groups from SADC countries dignitaries. Eritrea) and others as guest countries. The Festival is hosted over a week and culminates into a festival on the last day.

Film Festival North West University, Mafikeng North West Free for all Public Showcase of Films form across the continent. as above TBC Mafkeng Campus; cnr Albert Lethule & University Drive 24-May

SANAA Africa Festival TBC Gauteng Free for all Public SANAA means: Celebrating from our Heritage: an annual four as above TBC day multidisciplinary festival that show cases products from various African countries.

African Women's tbc Johannesburg CBD Gauteng Free for all Public A symposium of African Women Writers to hold discussions USA - Saphire Author of Push and TBC Symposium on various topics affecting them: genre, stories, Precious, Nurrudin Farah, Africa's formats,publishing etc literary Nobel Laureate; Somlia - Nelida Pinon : Author of The Republic of Dream, recipient of the The Juan Rulfo Prize for Latin American and Caribbean Literature; Brazil - Carole Boyce Davies; Mzansi Internationl Culinary Tintswalo, Waterfall. Midrand Midrand, Gauteng 09h00 - 17h00 R100 Adults Public Africa meets Europe cuisine was tasked by the Department of Chefsauthor from: of “Black Uganda, women, Ghana, writing Senega, and SA, Festival Johannesburg ; Free for Arts and Culture to stage The Mzansi International Culinary and Ethiopia Children Festival (MICF); a food extravaganza aimed at celebrating the under the rich culture of African cuisine during Africa month. The age of 16 concept, launched in 2014 celebrates the culinary expertise of chefs and farmers focusing on women from across the globe – Africa, Asia as well Europe and the Americas. The Festival KwaMashu Community Kwa Mashu Community Arts Kwa Mashu Kwa Zulu Free for all Public Anaims Annual to spearhead event now Women in its 3rdCulinary year celebratingLeadership, AfricaWomen’s Month Advancement Project: Africa Centre, Kwa Mashu. Durban Natal through variety arts programmes that promote social Motherland Festival cohesion, heritage preservation and Africa Day

AU 4th Pan African Cultural Sandton Convention centre, 5 Sandton, Gauteng 08h00 - 17h00 Registration Public African Union platform created for arts practitioners, artist SA Minister to respond. AU official to present Vuyani Dance company will perform the Namibia (the 3rd Vice President of Congress - Opening Maude Street, Sandton. Johannesburg needed managers and policy makers in the continent to deliberate on closing remaks Rain Dance. Victor Ntoni's ochestra, the Bureau of AU Technical 25-May Johannesburg issue on issues of Arts and Culture in the continent. Poet Mbangeni. Committee for Youth, Culture and Sport, and a Chair of the Southern Region. Zimbabwe ( Chair of African Union) Botswana AU 4th Pan African Cultural Sandton Convention centre, 5 Sandton, Gauteng 18h00 - 22h00 by invitation Public African Union platform created for arts practitioners, artist Minister, Ambassadors, Consulate generals, ADG, Namibia (the 3rd Vice President of Congress - Gala Dinner Maude Street, Sandton. Johannesburg managers and policy makers in the continent to deliberate on DDG the Bureau of AU Technical Johannesburg issue on issues of Arts and Culture in the continent. Committee for Youth, Culture and Sport, and a Chair of the Southern Region. Zimbabwe ( Chair of African Union) Botswana (Incoming Chair of SADC) 25-May

17th African Renaissance Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 08h00 - 17h00 A two-day African Renaissance Conference bringing together Programme Director Cllr James Nxumalo Festival - Conference International Convention Natal senior stakeholders on the subject of entrepreneur – eThekwini Mayor Mr Michael Centre development and the promotion of international bursary Mabuyakhulu, Minister of Economic exchange programmes for the youth of South Africa. The Development, Tourism and conference is scheduled to be addressed by senior leaders in Environmental Affairs, KwaZulu-Natal business and government from across the African Continent Ministry of Basic Education KZN Premier, and is expected to be attended by some 600 senior Mr Senzo Mchunu Ms Lindiwe Zulu, representatives from the public and private sectors. Minister of Small Business Development; Mr Ryan McFadyen – Have you Heard Mr Sbu Shabalala – Adapt IT Mr Ernest Boateng – SA Institute for Entrepreneurship ; Mr Mbongeni Mathe – General Manager, Youth Development, KZN Shunnon Tulsiram/Dr Anneline Chetty: Policy and Strategy, Econ Dev & Investment Promotion, Ethekwini ; Prof Ahmad Bawa, Vice Chancellor Durban University of Technology Prof Xolisa Mtose, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Zululand Prof, Mangosuthu University of Technology Dr Albert van Jaarsveld, Vice Chancellor & Principal, University of KwaZulu-Natal ; Ms Frances Chisholm – Consulate General of United States of America MEC for Education - Ms Peggy Nkonyeni / HOD Dr Nkosinathi Sishi Mr 17th African Renaissance Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 18h30 Free for all Public Africa Day Concert is a highlight event on the festival includingRajagopalan DJ Sgqemeza,Ragunathan the - Consulate KZN Festival - Concert International Convention Natal programme and is a cultural showcase featuring a line-up of Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration Centre renowned award winning artists, with Sfiso Ncwane; Toya Delazy and Donald.

17th African Renaissance Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 19h30 Invite only Invite Only One of South Africa’s most prestigious events expected to be Invited Guests Festival - Banquet International Convention Natal attended by prominent dignitaries, participants and Centre stakeholders from across the African Continent and around the globe. The Guest of Honour on this occasion is Mr Sizwe Nxasana, the CEO of FirstRand, Africa’s largest bank my market value and earnings, and one of South Africa’s most prominent business leaders and international banks of all time. Guests will enjoy an opportunity to associate with leaders in business and government, while being entertained by Mbuso Khoza, award winning singer

KwaMashu Community Kwa Mashu Community Arts Kwa Mashu Gauteng Free for all Public Advancement Project: Africa Centre, Kwa Mashu. Durban Motherland Festival 25-May

AU 4th Pan African Cultural Sandton Convention centre, 5 Sandton, Gauteng 17h00 - 22h00 Invite only private African Union platform created for arts practitioners, artist Ministers, Ambassadors, Consulate generals, Gauteng Music Development. The Congress - Gala Dinner Maude Street, Sandton. Johannesburg managers and policy makers in the continent to deliberate on ADG, DDGs Mzansi Music Ensemble is a 22 piece Johannesburg issue on issues of Arts and Culture in the continent. music ensemble with a 16 piece big band and 6 singers led by Ms Linda Ntoni. Performers: Nancy Vieira from Cape Verde, Gcina Mhlophe (Poetry) from South Africa, Music from Wouter Kellerman, Comedy from Tumi Morake

AU 4th Pan African Cultural Sandton Convention centre, 5 Sandton, Gauteng 08h00 - 17h00 Registration Public African Union platform created for arts practitioners, artist Namibia (the 3rd Vice President of Congress - 2nd Day Maude Street, Sandton. Johannesburg needed managers and policy makers in the continent to deliberate on the Bureau of AU Technical 26-May Johannesburg issue on issues of Arts and Culture in the continent. Committee for Youth, Culture and Sport, and a Chair of the Southern Region. Zimbabwe ( Chair of African Union) Botswana (Incoming Chair of SADC)

17th African Renaissance Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban Kwa Zulu 08h00 - 17h00 A two-day African Renaissance Conference bringing together Festival - Conference International Convention Natal senior stakeholders on the subject of entrepreneur Centre development and the promotion of international bursary exchange programmes for the youth of South Africa. The conference is scheduled to be addressed by senior leaders in business and government from across the African Continent and is expected to be attended by some 600 senior representatives from the public and private sectors.

BASA Business Breakfast Johannesburg Gauteng morning Invite only Private Minister, ADG, DDG ( Minister Nene) TBC AU 4th Pan African Congress Sandton Convention centre, 5 Sandton, Gauteng 08h00 - 17h00 Registration Public African Union platform created for arts practitioners, artist Namibia (the 3rd Vice President of on Culture - Last Day Maude Street, Sandton. Johannesburg needed managers and policy makers in the continent to deliberate on the Bureau of AU Technical 27-May Johannesburg issue on issues of Arts and Culture in the continent. Committee for Youth, Culture and Sport, and a Chair of the Southern Region. Zimbabwe ( Chair of African Union) Botswana (Incoming Chair of SADC)

!Kauru Visual arts Exhibition - GIBS, Illovo Johannesburg Pretoria, CBD Gauteng Free for all Public A visual Art exhibition by artists from the SADC Region. The Botique Art Talk - Arts and Exhibition celebrates Africa as an integral player in the Global Finance space. 27-May

Africa Extravaganza Fashion Museum of African Design – Johannesburg CBD Gauteng 17h00 - 22h00 Invite only Private A provincial fashion show that will consider emerging Minister, Dep.Minister, ADG, DDG Alphadi from Niger;Ituenbasi form TBC Show (MOAD), 281 Commissioner designers in the province with designers from other Nigeria; Santa Anzo from Uganda;Sophie Street. Johannesburg countries. Zinga from Senegal; Lion Cloth and Ashes from Tanzania; Intisaar from Zimbabawe; Duabab Serwa from Ghana; Kiko Romeo from Kenya; Mille Collines from Rwanda; Laduma Ngxokola form South Africa..... TBC Mozambique, Cote D'Ivoire and Egypt

!Kauru Visual arts Exhibition - WITS Arts Museum: Pretoria, CBD Gauteng 18h00 - 22h00 Free for all Public A visual Art exhibition by artists from the SADC Region. The Satellite Event Exhibition celebrates Africa as an integral player in the Global space. Colour Me Human - A Soweto Theatre Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 11:00 - 13:00 R80 at the Public Colour Me Human is a theatre experience celebrating every Steve Dyer – concept and music, South Africa Musical and 20:00 - door or R50 human being’s shared and collective humanity. In the vast life Makhaola Ndebele – direction and Sonia 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO- HUMANITY PRODUCTION

Film Festival Mayibuye Centre cnr Hulala & Galeshewe Northern 11h00 - 17h00 Registration Public Showcase of Films form across the continent. Tskani to confirm TBC Chaka Streets. Galeshewe Cape needed

29-May 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO- HUMANITY PRODUCTION 29-May

Annual Afrigospel Unity TBC Durban Kwa Zulu tbc tbc tbc Festival Natal Basket Exhibition Stev Biko Centre (tbc) East Londn Eastern Cape 09h00 - 17h00 Free for all Public This exhibition will focus not only on the medium being used Deputy Minister for opening the exhibition. Baskets will be borrowed from the Baskets will be borrowed from to make the baskets, i.e., grass, but will bring to the fore the following countries: SA, Botswana, the following countries: SA, contemporary application of basket weaving Kenya, Namibia, Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Mauratious, Mozambique, Madagascar,Swaziland and Senegal Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Swaziland and Senegal

Film Festival Mayibuye Centre, Galeshewe. Galeshewe Gauteng 11h00 - 16h00 Free for all Public Showcase of Films form across the continent. TBC Northern Cape Africa Day Reggae Festival Africa Resort In Makhado Makhado Limpopo Free for all Public Will confirm as confirmations come in. Limpopo Province

30-May Artists without Borders/ Joburg Stadium Johannesburg CBD Gauteng 11h00 - 18h00 Free for all Public a music festival arranged by South african Artists inviting National and Provincial presence TBC TBC Africa Pot Music Festival artists from other countries

Annual Afrigospel Unity TBC Durban Kwa Zulu tbc tbc tbc Festival Natal Colour Me Human - A Soweto Theatre Soweto, Johannesburg Gauteng 11:00 - 13:00 R80 at the Public Colour Me Human is a theatre experience celebrating every Steve Dyer – concept and music, South Africa Musical and 20:00 - door or R50 human being’s shared and collective humanity. In the vast life Makhaola Ndebele – direction and Sonia 22:00 booking valleys of the universe, Earth was formed; and afterward, Radebe – choreography. Lighting and humans were born; with varying perceptions of creation. We Set Design by Naledi award-winning populate the Earth through our quest for survival. We divide Wilhelm Disbergen and Costume Design into groups; we are harmful; we are compassionate; we are by Naledi nominee Thando Lobese. diverse; we die and live on; we continue to inspire the world. Musicians featured in this original work Colour Me Human is a celebration of humanity; told through include vocalist, instrumentalist and movement, music and visuals. performance artist Ammara Brown from Zimbabwe, Steve Dyer, Thandi Ntuli, Amaeshi Ikechi, Lungile Kunene and Sipho Ngcamu, The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Choir COLOUR ME HUMAN IS A PRO- HUMANITY PRODUCTION

Koze Kuse! "Mpaka- Kings Park Stadium Galeshewe Northern 12h00 - 18h00 Free for all Public KOZE KUSE – Africa Dance Explosion , therefore brings young Morning" Africa Dance Cape people from various AFRICAN countries together to enjoy Explosion music and dance! The event will attract more that 2000 young people from all over South Africa and other African Coountries. 10 DJ's from all over Africa will spin their disks and hare skills. A 4hour discussion with aspiring yong DJs will take place.

Annual Afrigospel Unity TBC Durban Kwa Zulu tbc tbc tbc Festival Natal

31-May Ebola Gospel Festival Sithembiso to provide info. Film Festival Mayibuye Centre, Galeshewe. Galeshewe Northern 11h00 - 16h00 Showcase of Films form across the continent. Will confirm as confirmations come in. TBC Northern Cape Cape