SOUTH AFRICA YEARBOOK 2017/18 Arts and Culture A South Africa Yearbook 2017/18 • Arts and Culture South Africa’s arts and culture are as varied as one might mutually beneficial partnerships to ensure the sustainability National symbols expect from such a diverse nation. The blend of local cultures of the sector Animal: Springbok and diverse influences make for a melting pot of creativity that • develop and monitor the implementation of policy, legislation (Antidorcas marsupialis) never disappoints. and strategic direction for the identification, conservation and The springbok’s common name is As custodians of South Africa’s diverse cultural, artistic and promotion of cultural heritage. The DAC aims to increase derived from its characteristic jumping linguistic heritage, the Department of Arts and Culture(DAC) interactions across all races, foster constitutional values, and display. It is the only southern African aims to develop and preserve South African culture to ensure encourage equal opportunities, inclusion and redress. gazelle and is fairly widespread in social cohesion and nation-building. open, dry bush, grasslands or riverbeds South Africa’s cultural and creative industry is a good revenue Legislation and policies near water. It is also the emblem of South generator, and still has great potential to produce more and The DAC derives its mandate from the following legislation: Africa’s national rugby team, which bears its name. contribute to job creation. • The Heraldry Act, 1962 (Act 18 of 1962). Worldwide, the turnover of cultural industries makes this • The Culture Promotion Act, 1983 (Act 35 of 1983). Bird: Blue crane the fifth-largest economic sector, which comprises design, the • The National Archives and Record Service of South Africa (Anthropoides paradisia) performing arts, dance, film, television, multimedia, cultural Act, 1996 (Act 43 of 1996). This elegant crane with its silvery heritage, cultural tourism, visual arts, crafts, music and • The Legal Deposit Act, 1997 (Act 54 of 1997). blue plumage is endemic to southern publishing. • The South African Geographical Names Council Act, 1998 Africa, with more than 99% of the The findings of the latest mapping study for the creative (Act 118 of 1998). population within South Africa’s industries sector revealed that South Africa employs between • The Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998). borders. 162,809 and 192,410 people; and accounts for between 1,08% • The National Council for Library and Information Act, 2001 to 1,28% of employment in the country. The sector contributes (Act 6 of 2001). Fish: Galjoen between R90 billion and R107 billion in direct output (turnover) • The National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of (Coracinus capensis) per annum and between R48 billion and R57 billion in value 1999). The galjoen is found only along the added to the economy, per annum. • The Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act 12 of 2012) South African coast and is a familiar The department has entered into partnerships with significant • The National Film and Video Foundation Act, 1997 (Act sight to every angler. It keeps to stakeholders to map the cultural industries. 73 of 1997). mostly shallow water and is often Cabinet has identified the creative and cultural industries as Broadly, this legislation mandates the department to: found in rough surf and sometimes one of the drivers of economic growth and job creation in the • develop and promote arts and culture in South Africa and right next to the shore. implementation of the New Growth Path. mainstream its role in social development The Industrial Policy Action Plan 2 identifies the cultural • develop and promote the official languages of South Africa Flower: King protea industries, in particular the craft sector, music, jewellery and enhance the linguistic diversity of the country (Protea cynaroides) production, clothing, leather, footwear and textiles as some of • improve economic and other development opportunities for This striking protea is found in the the sectors that will be subjected to focused and significant South African arts and culture nationally and globally through south-western and southern areas support by the State. mutually beneficial partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the Western Cape. It derives its The department is mandated to: of the sector scientific name cynaroides, which • develop and promote arts and culture in South Africa, and • develop and monitor the implementation of policy, legislation means “like cynara” (artichoke), from mainstream its role in social development and strategic direction for the identification, conservation and the artichoke-like appearance of its • develop and promote the official languages of South Africa, promotion of cultural heritage. flower head. and enhance the linguistic diversity of the country • Fund various disciplines in the the Arts and Culture sectors. • improve economic and other development opportunities for South African arts and culture nationally and globally through A South Africa Yearbook 2017/18 • Arts and Culture Tree: Real yellowwood The National Anthem Africans, above which are a spear and knobkierie. These assert (Podocarpus latifolius) the defence of peace rather than a posture of war. Nkosi sikelel’ i Afrika The yellowwood family is primeval Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Within the shield are images of the Khoisan people, the first and has been present in South Africa Yizwa imithandazo yethu, inhabitants of the land. The figures are derived from images on the for more than 100 million years. The Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. Linton Stone, a world-famous example of South African rock art. species is widespread, from Table Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, The motto of the coat of arms – !ke e:/xarra//ke – is in the Mountain, along the southern and O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, Khoisan language of the /Xam people, and means “diverse eastern Cape coast, in the ravines of the O se boloke, people unite” or “people who are different joining together”. O se boloke setjhaba Drakensberg up to the Soutpansberg and the Blouberg in sa heso, Limpopo. Setjhaba sa South Afrika – National Orders South Afrika. National Orders are the highest awards that the country, National flag Uit die blou van onse hemel, through its President, can bestow on individual South Africans South Africa’s flag is one Uit die diepte van ons see, and eminent foreign leaders and personalities. of the most recognised in Oor ons ewige gebergtes, • The Order of Mapungubwe is awarded to South African Waar die kranse antwoord gee. the world. It was launched citizens for excellence and exceptional achievement. and used for the first time Sounds the call to come together, • The Order of the Baobab is awarded to South African citizens on Freedom Day, 27 April And united we shall stand, for distinguished service in the fields of business and the Let us live and strive for freedom, 1994. The design and In South Africa our land. economy; science, medicine and technological innovation, colours are a synopsis of and community service. the principal elements of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was composed by Methodist mission • The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo is awarded to the country’s flag history. schoolteacher, Enoch Sontonga, in 1897. The words of The Call heads of state and other dignitaries for promoting peace, It is the only six-coloured national flag in the world. The of South Africa were written by CJ Langenhoven in May 1918, cooperation and friendship towards South Africa. central design of the flag, beginning at the flag pole in a “V” and the music was composed by Reverend ML de Villiers in • The Order of Luthuli is awarded to South Africans who have form and flowing into a single horizontal band to the outer 1921. made a meaningful contribution to the struggle for democracy, edge of the fly, can be interpreted as the convergence of human rights, nation-building, justice and peace, and conflict diverse elements within South African society, taking the road National Coat of Arms resolution. ahead in unity. South Africa’s Coat of Arms, the highest • The Order of Ikhamanga is awarded to South African citizens When the flag is displayed vertically against a wall, the red visual symbol of the State, was who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, band should be to the left of the viewer, with the hoist or the launched on Freedom Day, 27 April music, journalism and sport. cord seam at the top. 2000. • The Order of Mendi for Bravery is awarded to South African When displayed horizontally, the hoist should be to the left Its central image is a secretary bird citizens who have performed extraordinary acts of bravery. of the viewer and the red band at the top. When the flag is with uplifted wings and a sun rising President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the National Orders displayed next to or behind the speaker at a meeting, it must above it. Awards Ceremony in Pretoria in April 2018. be placed to the speaker’s right. When it is placed elsewhere Below the bird is the protea, an in the meeting place, it should be to the right of the audience. indigenous South African flower, representing the aesthetic The Order of the Baobab harmony of all cultures and the country flowering as a nation. The Order in Silver was bestowed on: National anthem The ears of wheat are emblems of the fertility of the land, • Mr Maduke Lot Ndlovu South Africa’s national anthem is a combined version of Nkosi while the tusks of the African elephant symbolise wisdom, (Posthumous): For his excellent Sikelel’ iAfrika and The Call of South Africa (Die Stem van Suid- steadfastness and strength. contribution to transformation Afrika). At the centre stands a shield signifying the protection of South in South Africa. He contributed A South Africa Yearbook 2017/18 • Arts and Culture immensely to the development of black commerce in the • Ms Elana Meyer: For her excellent contribution to track and • Mama Lillian Lily Diedericks: For her excellent contribution country.