Please note these are all third party opportunities we are merely sharing. If you have an opportunity to send us to share with CDI members, email news@thecdi.org.za

October

The Business of Design: Building Rad Brands

Join Youth Capital and V&A Waterfront at Design Week for a vibrant panel on what it really takes to build a creative brand in South Africa. Featuring Emma Strydom (thee emma show), Claudia & Yoraya (Not Sad Food), Johannes Le Roux (Dope Drink), Nicole Norman (Hype Social), Lolo Ndlovu (The Sneaker Shack),  Alex Grotes (innovation consultant) with Mbali Motsoeneng (Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator) - the session dives into the realities of turning ideas into sustainable ventures. Expect real talk, practical insights, and inspiration to fuel your creative ideas moving.

Event Details
Venue: V&A Waterfront  - Workshop17
Date: 24 October 2025
Time: 6pm
Link to sign up for free: https://luma.com/8ijeslef

DHL Exporters of the Year Awards 2025 - Africa Edition

Invitation from DHL to submit applications for the DHL Exporters of the Year Awards 2025 - Africa Edition, which honours Africa's most innovative and resilient SMEs advancing global trade, economic growth, and sustainable impact. This program celebrates excellence in international trade among SMEs operating in SSA, aligning with DHL's commitment to fostering SME development, logistics excellence, and capacity building.

Applications are open until 30 October 2025. Interested SMEs can apply directly via the official portal here: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/microsite/core/gotrade/dhl-exporters-of-the-year-awards-africa-edition.html

The Africa International Design Awards (AIDA Awards) is a new global platform celebrating African design across four key disciplines: Spatial Design, Product Design, Communication Design, and Fashion Design. Founded by WDO Member 3C Awards Group in collaboration with the Africa Design School in Benin, AIDA Awards aims to showcase innovative projects deeply rooted in African culture and dedicated to addressing the continent’s unique social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Click here for more:
https://africainternationaldesignawards.com/

The Africa Design School, the first design school in West Africa, will help establish the educational and cultural context for the awards. In contrast, the 3C Group, a leading organization that curates and promotes design globally, brings its expertise and network. Together, these founding organizations ensure AIDA Awards are grounded in African creativity and international standards.

AIDA’s jurors are a diverse and internationally acclaimed group of leaders, representing expertise across disciplines and geographies. With Bibi Seck, Co-founder of Birsel + Seck, as Head of Jury, and Senegalese designers, Ousmane Mbaye of Ousmane Mbaye Design and Faty Ly, Ceramic Designer & Ceramic artist of FATYLABS, the panel brings together decades of experience in product and furniture design.

South African interior architect Juliet Kavishe, past Vice President of the International Council of Design and Executive Board member of the Pan-African Design Institute (PADI) adds strong academic with Des Laubscher, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenside Design Center, College of Design in Johannesburg. Issa Diabaté, Ivorian architect and Managing Director of Koffi & Diabaté Group, is also bringing his visionary approach to sustainable architecture and deep commitment to shaping Africa’s urban future to the jury panel.

On the digital and communication front, Nigeria’s Seun Olatunji, a design strategist specializing in human-centered innovation founder of WDO Member OLAT Design Consultancy, and South African illustrator Tshepo Mas, celebrated for his vibrant visual storytelling, lend expertise in UX and graphic design. As creative leaders of the continent, Emuron Alemu, Chief Creative Officer of The Quollective Africa, Brandt Botes, Head of Design Dentsu Creative; Clayton Swartz, Creative Director at LePub, part of Publicis Group in South Africa and Ghana-based, Luc-Emmanuel Koutouan Aboussou, Groupe Creative Director of Publicis Groupe Africa are also joining the Jury board bringing a 360 degrees vision of design services.

In fashion, Ghanaian entrepreneur Roberta Annan, founder of the African Fashion Foundation, a Pan-African Institution that fosters opportunities for emerging fashion entrepreneurs and start-ups across the continent, brings global fashion and branding experience. Rhoda Aguonigho, founder of Lhaude Africa in Nigeria and Internationally based, Zimbabwe-born Priscilla Chigariro, founder of Zimbabwe Fashion Week and Ugandan innovator Beatrace Oola, award-winning founder of Fashion Africa Now, are leading voices in shaping transformative ecosystems within global fashion.

At the same time, Charles O’Job, a Lagos-born designer and professor in Switzerland, contributes award-winning insights in architectural and furniture design while Mariam Hazem and Hend Riad, Chief Designers and Co-Founders of Reform Studio in Egypt will carefully review the Product and Fashion submissions. These distinguished jurors, and many more to be discovered on the AIDA Awards website, exemplify AIDA’s mission to elevate African creativity through diversity, expertise, and global recognition. Together, they reflect the depth and reach of African design and its role in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.

The AIDA Awards is envisioned as more than just an awards programme – “a movement” to uplift African design at large. It will nurture emerging talent and underscore design’s critical role in sustainable development and social innovation. In recent years, African designers have increasingly adopted sustainable practices, utilizing eco-friendly materials, traditional low-impact techniques, and local craftsmanship to drive economic development and preserve their communities’ cultural heritage. By spotlighting this work, AIDA Awards will inspire new ideas and collaborations, demonstrating how African creativity provides solutions to the continent’s challenges.

“AIDA Awards was born from a simple idea: to stand alongside Africa’s designers and help their work be seen,” said Astrid Hébert, Director of 3C Awards Group. “Together with the Africa Design School, we built this platform to honor the ingenuity already shaping the continent, ideas deeply rooted in culture, responding to real challenges, and imagining new futures. Our role is to listen, to celebrate, and to help these stories reach the audiences they deserve.”

The Africa International Design Awards (AIDA) launched alongside African Design Week 2025 in Cotonou (22-26 July) organized by the Africa Design School, with the inaugural ceremony taking place on 22 July as a highlight of the week’s exhibitions and talks.

The program opened at the end of July 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026, welcoming professionals, independent designers, and students alike. The launch and awards ceremony are expected to attract international press and industry attention, positioning Benin as a rising hub for African creative industries.

To enter, participants can visit https://africainternationaldesignawards.com/ to discover the full jury list, review the guidelines, register, and upload their projects. Early submissions are encouraged to maximize visibility and take full advantage of AIDA’s global platform, which offers recognition, networking opportunities, and lasting visibility for outstanding design rooted in Africa.

Invitation from the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) for MSMEs to participate in Free From & Fine Food Dubai 2025, scheduled to take place from 17–19 November 2025 at the World Trade Center, Dubai.

Application Process:

All applications must be submitted via Sedfa branch personnel (applications sent directly to National Office by clients will not be considered).

Completed applications, along with the required documentation listed in the call-out, must be emailed to exportapplications@sedfa.org.za

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025.

Please click here for more info:

Call Out - PDF

Event Brochure - PDF

Categories

SBEDS - Form (Word Doc)

For enquiries, kindly contact: Liya Cherian – Lcherian@sedfa.org.za

INVITATION: TIPS Development Dialogue series

The South African government places industrial policy among the key interventions for driving growth. At its core is the manufacturing industry, which faces a rapidly changing global environment shaped by supply chain shifts, climate change, and technological advances. This calls for closer assessment of the implications for South Africa.

TIPS is hosting a three-part Development Dialogue series on key manufacturing subsectors, focusing on sustainability, technological change, and the evolving trade environment.

The first dialogue, now completed, examined sustainability issues in the iron and steel, automotive, and plastics industries. The second dialogue will turn to technological change, looking at how digitalisation, automation, and innovation are reshaping South Africa’s manufacturing sector.

TIPS Dialogues bring together academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, workers, and practitioners to discuss important issues and share ideas on industrial policy. TIPS is partnering with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic).

About the Development Dialogue Seminar Series: The objective of the seminar series is to provide a platform to share views and ideas on development and policy issues. These seminars are geared towards individuals that are involved the policy development process. To access the presentations of seminars which have already taken place, visit the TIPS website under events. This Development Dialogue will be held in a hybrid format allowing for both in-person and virtual participation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xXrpJ0F2TV-6y5cBxIqlfw#/registration

To effectively mobilise capital and support, the Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency (SEDFA) is formally consulting on the design of the #WomenEntrepreneurshipFund. This strategic initiative requires deep, qualitative input from the entrepreneurs it is designed to serve.

If you are a woman entrepreneur, please share your insights via this survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnXiSZB8Tfhnh6uVqZguWZFPuST4xPUk4sY10Z5Kb9qniZAg/viewform

September

Invitation from DHL to submit applications to participate in the DHL GoTrade Fellowship Program 2026, designed specifically to help small and medium-sized enterprises unlock their international growth potential. In collaboration with the Global Business School Network (GBSN), this program aims to educate and empower businesses in navigating the complexities of global trade.

The DHL GoTrade Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive training curriculum tailored for SMEs, focusing on essential topics such as international trade, e-commerce, customs regulations, and business acumen.

Participants will have access to:

Expert Training: Engage in a structured training program led by DHL experts and attend a minimum of five out of 13 available courses.

Collaboration: Work alongside post-graduate students to tackle specific business challenges and explore new growth opportunities.

Networking: Connect with fellow SMEs and DHL professionals, sharing experiences and building a supportive community.

The application phase is open until 19 October 2025.

Go to: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/microsite/core/gotrade/dhl-gotrade-fellowship.html

Calling all creatives from across the Cape Flats – this one’s for you!

Participate in the 2025 Cape Flats Arts Festival taking place in December.

All types of creatives from across disciplines are invited to apply to participate and showcase their work, skill and passion.

Click the link www.linktr.ee/capeflatsartsfestival and complete the application form today!

Application deadline: 30 September For more info email: info@capeflatsartsfestival.co.za

Invitation: AVIJOZI 2025 – Africa’s Premier Free-Access Festival

The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is proud to partner with AVIJOZI in promoting the 4th Annual AVIJOZI Event — Africa’s premier free-access festival dedicated to Film, Animation, VFX, Gaming, AI, and Content Development.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 13 September and Sunday, 14 September 2025
• Venue: Summer Place, Hyde Park, Johannesburg

Guided by this year’s theme, #HeartofSteel, AVIJOZI 2025 celebrates the resilience, innovation, and future-forward spirit of Africa’s storytellers and tech pioneers. The festival brings together creatives, producers, technologists, students, and global industry leaders for two days of collaboration and inspiration.

We invite you to attend this unique event and to share the opportunity with your networks. Attendance is free of charge and promises a dynamic experience at the intersection of creativity and technology.

https://avijozi.zohobackstage.com/AVIJOZI

August

Call for products: WCW 2025 Summit 

Submit quotes for gifting items that will be featured at this upcoming event. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products to a wide audience of industry professionals, leaders, and speakers.

They are looking for two categories of gifts:

1. Gift Bag Inserts Budget is R100 - R150 inclusive of printing

These items will be included in the arrival gift bags for all attendees. They should be practical, locally inspired, or memorable keepsakes.

Guidelines:

• Affordable and lightweight (easy to carry).
• High Quality and durable
• Locally crafted or with a South African/African touch are encouraged.
• Quantity: 300 units

Gift Bag Insert Ideas:

1. Branded water bottle.
2. Locally made beaded bracelet or keyring.
3. Mini packs of rooibos tea or specialty coffee.
4. Makeup bag or evening bag with African prints.
5. Headband, scarf, or kitenge item (to be used as part of dress code on one day).
6. Locally made lip balm or natural local skincare sample.
7. Sustainable stationery item (e.g., bamboo pen, small notebook).
8. Lanyard or ID holder with an African-inspired design.
9. Snack packs – dried fruit, nuts, biltong, or chocolate.
10. Postcard set or small art print showcasing South Africa.

2. Speaker Gifts R350 - R600

These will be presented to our event speakers as a token of appreciation.

Guidelines:

• Higher value, special and memorable.
• Must represent quality, uniqueness, and thoughtfulness.
• Easy to take back home out of South Africa
• Quantity: 30

Speaker Gift Ideas:

1. Luxury locally crafted leather notebook or journal.
2. Handwoven basket or artisan home décor piece.
3. Premium bottle of South African wine or gin.
4. Beaded or ceramic statement necklace/bracelet.
5. Custom-made kitenge or shweshwe stole/scarf.
6. Beautifully boxed rooibos tea collection or gourmet hamper.
7. Carved wooden figurine or art piece.
8. Locally made scented candle or diffuser.
9. Framed mini artwork by a South African artist.

Next Steps

If you would like to submit a quote, please send:

• Item description and photo.
• Price per unit (and bulk order discounts if available).
• Lead time and availability.
• Minimum/maximum order quantities.

Deadline for quotes: 29th August 2025

Email: Shireeno@gracamacheltrust.org

Check out the summit here

There are just a few days left to enter the Iwisa No 1 Community Champions competition.

Enter by 31 August 2025

If you haven't, there are more reasons to enter than ever before:
- The prize money has been increased! The first place winner will now win R50 000; second place R30 000 and third place R20 000!
- ALL finalists will receive ongoing support after the competition!

They are offering a strategic bootcamp and workshop programme; giving you access to strategy, pricing, marketing, funding and tech experts who can make all the difference to your business and its future...

Here is the direct link to the Iwisa Community Champions 2025 entry page:
https://qr.premierfmcg.com/webpage/20070002?textRef=A9375C99-1E2D-4A44-9444-82E189F5267

If you need a little extra help or support in putting your application together, why not watch the Zoom recording of the awareness session they have put together to help?

Here is the link:
Recording: Passcode: k54H!wEV

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ELJGDU2Y8I5fW1fkKsVi5VzRFs7dV0D4cZBlS9aJDOzCHPty9-FdF27Ag_JvwNUo.Jpu4Jvbu0OCyq0Eb

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Bellville Connect

Level Up Series and Expo

Local SMMEs with ambitions to grow are invited to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, ahead of this year's Bellville Business Expo (BBExpo), taking place on Tuesday, 28, and Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at the Tyger Valley Centre Arena.

Now in its third year, the Level Up Series is a flagship business development programme, hosted by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) designed to accelerate SMME growth and connect local entrepreneurs with industry experts, funders, and future customers. The series serves as a lead-up to the BBExpo, the Northern Suburbs' premier platform for showcasing and celebrating local business excellence.

This year, there is a renewed focus on sustainable and green enterprise development, with the programme especially geared towards SMMEs that are actively working towards a more sustainable future through innovative business practices.

"The Level Up Series has proven to be a powerful catalyst for business growth in Bellville. It provides a structured platform for entrepreneurs to gain practical skills, build visibility, and connect with stakeholders who can help take their business to the next level. We are especially excited to support businesses that are contributing positively to our environment and economy," says Nasmera Buckus, COO of the GTP. "

What to expect from the Level Up Series
The 8-week hybrid programme will begin in the week of 19 August 2025 and will include a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. Participants will benefit from expert-led workshops, individual mentorship, and targeted support to help them strengthen their business models, enhance their market readiness, and prepare to pitch to potential partners and investors.

The programme will culminate in a live pitch event in mid-October, where a panel will select the Top 5 businesses to be profiled at the BBExpo and in other promotional opportunities.

Who should apply
The GTP is calling on entrepreneurs who:
• Have operated for at least two years

• Are based in or actively serve the greater Bellville area

• Are committed to sustainability and innovation

• Have an annual turnover of at least R250,000

• Have at least one full-time employee or founder

• Are serious about scaling their business and expanding their impact

"This is not just a training programme but a stepping stone to greater visibility, credibility, and opportunity. Through the Level Up Series and BBExpo, we're not only supporting business growth but also building a stronger and more inclusive local economy," adds Buckus.

Key Dates
• Applications open: 14 July 2025

• Applications close: 15 August 2025

• Programme starts: Week of 25 August 2025

• Pitch event: 21 October 2025

• Bellville Business Expo: 28–29 October 2025


How to apply
If your business is ready to grow, please complete the application form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFDSMPN
For more information, entry criteria, and updates on the BBExpo, our to book a stand visit: https://www.bellvilleconnect.co.za/bellville-connect-level-up-business-webinar-series/ or email: info@bellvilleconnect.co.za.

Wesgro invites you to join the Webinar - AfCFTA Sensitisation Workshop for Western Cape Exporters: Unlocking Intra-African Trade Opportunities, taking place on 19 August 2025.

The SADC Secretariat, SADC Business Council, and South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) with the support of the German Government invites you to an AfCFTA sensitisation workshop organised with the Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Wesgro).

About the Webinar:
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area by number of participating countries and is reshaping the future of African trade. South African businesses can already start utilising tariff reductions and other benefits of the AfCFTA. This workshop will help Western Cape businesses practically understand how to tap into new export markets across the continent, overcome trade barriers, and take advantage of the AfCFTA’s preferential trading regime.

Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for growth under the AfCFTA!

Kindly find the webinar details below:
Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Time: 10h00 - 12h30
Venue: MS Teams
Cost: Free

Secure your spot by RSVP via this link: https://shorturl.at/ENiPp

OPPORTUNITY: The South African Renewable Energy Business Incubator (SAREBI)

SAREBI is thrilled to announce their partnership with Storage & Solar Live Cape Town 2025, taking place this 15–16 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

As part of this collaboration, they are curating something game-changing for the local green economy:

The Start-Up Pavilion – a dedicated platform for 30 standout SMEs and emerging businesses to showcase their innovations in clean tech, green tech, solar, energy storage, and more.

This is your chance to:
• Pitch your solution to investors and decision-makers
• Exhibit your product in front of a targeted energy audience
• Gain exposure, build connections, and unlock growth

Who should apply?
They are looking for purpose-driven, future-forward businesses that are:
- High-tech or VC-fundable
- Generating under R10 million annually
- Pioneering green, clean, solar or energy efficiency solutions

Sound like you?
Then they want to hear from you. Send in your application:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SAREBI/SolarStorage2025CPTExhibitionApplication

July 2025

OPPORTUNITY: The Circular Innovation Challenge 2025 is now open – see below on how to apply!
https://solve.waterfront.co.za/article/circular-innovation-challenge-2025/

• Test your solution at the V&A Waterfront with exposure to 26M+ annual visitors and behind-the-scenes business services.
• Get R100K worth of custom mentorship/training tailored to your business.
• Receive R200K in cash investment, plus networking and promotional support.

Prize of R10,000 for the winner of the Creative and Artisanal Solutions category the 2025 SAPRO Awards for the Best Recycled Plastic Products.

Entries close 31 July.

https://www.plasticrecyclingsa.co.za/2025-sapro-awards-for-the-best-recycled-plastic-products/

Entries are now open for the 2025 Furniture Design Competition, hosted by the DTIC in partnership with SAFI, IDC, Proudly South African, and others.

This year’s theme is “Alien Invasive Species of Wood”, challenging entrants to design innovative, South African-themed furniture using locally sourced invasive timbers like pine, gum, wattle, or poplar.

Whether you're a student or a professional designer, this is your chance to showcase your talent, win prizes, gain national exposure, and help shape the future of sustainable local design.

Entries close 30 September 2025. Fill in the entry form: https://www.thedtic.gov.za/furniture-design-competition/

The AI Founder Sprint is an 8-week virtual programme designed for early-stage founders building startups with artificial intelligence at their core, or those leveraging AI to transform their ventures. It is led by the AI Venture Lab (powered by INSEAD), in partnership with Professor Rembrand Koning from Harvard’s Tech for All Lab.
The sprint is free, fully online, and culminates in a Demo Day with exposure to global investors and $100K+ in seed prizes.

Participants also gain access to mentorship, investor feedback, and global showcase opportunities in Abu Dhabi, San Francisco, and Singapore.

The application deadline is 30 July 2025.

More details and application link: https://www.venture-lab.ai

The Young Creative Competition is back! Showcase your creativity and stand a chance to win a bursary worth R100 000 towards your studies at the Cape Town Creative Academy for 2026! The runner-up wins a R50 000 bursary.

Entering the Instagram competition is easy, and here are the 4 simple steps you need to follow:

1. Register for the competition here: https://ctca.ac.za/2025/06/03/young-creatives-competition-2025/

2. Follow @capetowncreativeacademy on Instagram.

3. Upload 5 images on your personal Instagram account using the carousel feature. Tag (@capetowncreativeacademy) on each image that you upload. Tag your school. Tag 3 friends.

4. In your caption, add #ctcayoungcreatives25 and the number and title of each artwork. Note that variations and details do not count as new artwork.

The artworks can be drawings, illustrations, paintings, photographs, product design, packaging design, corporate identity, 2D/3D/stop-motion animation projects, videos and digital designs, sculptural works, ceramic items or textile projects. (You may enter your existing Grade 12 artworks.)

Ensure that your Instagram account is set to ‘public’ for the duration of the competition. (This competition is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.)

Showcase your creativity and stand a chance to win this bursary towards your studies at the Cape Town Creative Academy.

June 2025

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the 2025 Cultural Awards.

The department calls on members of the public to nominate individuals or groups in the Western Cape who have made a real impact in the award categories listed below between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2025.

The award categories are:
* After School Programmes
* Archives
* Arts, Culture and Language
* Libraries
* Museums, Heritage and Geographical Names

The full award categories and criteria can be viewed here:
English: https://shorturl.at/RPu05
Afrikaans: https://shorturl.at/4L4yS
isiXhosa: https://shorturl.at/oTzl0

Nominations may be submitted online at https://forms.gle/LDwdqZY7wpA2gPFc6

The closing date for nominations is 15 July 2025.

Pan-African Creatives for Animated Short Film on Female Entrepreneurship
Deadline: Jul 06, 2025
Donor: Triggerfish Academy

Countries/Regions: Benin, Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo

Area: Filmmaking and Entertainment, Business & Industry, Entrepreneurship, Artists, Storytelling, Women & Gender
The Triggerfish Animation Studios is inviting applications for a unique opportunity to contribute to a powerful Pan-African awareness campaign on women and entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit https://www.triggerfish.com/academy/visual-visionaries-for-a-pan-african-animated-short-film-eng/

MASS launches African Design Centre Fellowship
Deadline: Jul 13, 2025
Donor: MASS Design Group
Grant Type: Fellowship

The African Design Centre Fellowship seeks emerging design leaders with demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice and environmental responsibility through their work, deeply rooted in African heritage.

For more information, visit https://massdesigngroup.org/MASS-relaunches-ADC

Inviting Small and Medium Enterprises

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), in collaboration with the Western Cape Government's Department of Economic Development, is launching the 2025 Capital Matching Initiative.

The goal is to support SMEs in the Western Cape to access funding, through funding readiness training and hands on support and match them directly with multiple funders that are aligned to their funding needs.

As part of this process they are conducting various engagements throughout the Western Cape Province, so whether your business is in Paarl, Saldanha Bay or George, you will have an opportunity to be matched.

The funding types will include Equity, Angel, ESD, Debt and Alternative funding structures such as PO funding, unsecured debt and government funds.

In order to participate, start by registering on the link below:
SME Capital Matching Initiative | JSE
https://www.jse.co.za/services/sme-rise/sme-capital-matching-initiative

After registering, click the link below to create your account and start your training.
https://trn-jserise.web.app/#/onboarding-view

The Minimum Requirements for SMEs to qualify for capital matching support include:
• History of active operation for over 2 years
• Clear growth strategy
• Required documents for the required funding
• Funding ask must be of over R250,000.00

For general queries please email: smerise@jse.co.za

New Call For International Bursaries Applications 2025

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce a call for International Bursary Applications for the 2025 academic year. The invitation is for UNDERGRADUATE and POST-GRADUATE studies in the disciplines of craft, dance, literature, multidiscipline, music, theatre, and visual arts.

The grant will be renewable for the duration of the course, subject to the successful completion of each year of study and with adherence to the conditions of the grant.

https://www.nac.org.za/new-call-for-international-bursaries-applications-2025/

Only Natural 2025 Student Design Competition:
Enter Only Natural 2025 and your work could be featured at Material Matters London - Entrants challenged to use only natural materials to design a fashion or home piece.

It's the last call for entries to the Only Natural 2025 Student Design Competition, the international programme challenging the next generation of designers to put nature first – reimagining the future of fashion and home design through the exclusive use of sustainable, natural materials.

This year, winners will be showcased at the Material Matters London during London Design Festival, giving students the chance to see their work exhibited alongside some of the most innovative names in sustainable design. The winners will be revealed on 16 September, during the preview evening of Material Matters London at its new home at Space House.

Only Natural is backed by trade bodies representing natural fibres including the Leather & Hide Council of America, American Wool Council, American Hardwood Export Council, National Industrial Hemp Council, Mohair Council of America, and American Softwoods. Entrants are invited to submit work in one of two categories: Fashion (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories) or Home (Furniture, Interiors). Each submission must incorporate at least two natural materials such as leather, wool, wood, cotton or hemp – no synthetics or plastic-based components are allowed.

The Only Natural competition is open for entries: https://onlynatural.internationaldesigncomp.com/

Closing date for entries: 30 June 2025.

Call from East Rand Mall

Creatives, we are looking for you!

1. Are you a creative ?

2. Do you own a business?

3. Are you based in Boksburg, Benoni, Daveyton, Kempton Park, Soweto, Germiston, Springs, Tsakane, Kwa-Thema, or Thembisa?

Something is launching soon, and we are looking for unique art and craft from paintings, plate art, sneaker art, fashion, drawing, and recycled fashion, and anything else that sets you apart from the rest.

Simply email: Nkosinathi.Nkosi@excelleratejhi.com to submit

All entries to be submitted by 4 July 2025.

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for a share of US$1.5 million dollars in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment, support and publicity and a global finals event attended by leading investors.

Since launching in 2019, the competition has connected founders with over US$4 million in cash prizes and another US$250+ million worth of perks plus free support and services.

https://www.entrepreneurshipworldcup.com/ewc

The Seoul Design Award 2025

The world's only design award in the field of sustainability

This is your last chance to introduce your design to 32 global design leaders from 21 countries and have it validated!

All projects and designs from designers, including social value projects, can be submitted! Don't miss your chance to grow as a global designer!

Deadline: June 30, 15:00 KST
Apply here: Seoul Design Award website (http://seouldesignaward.or.kr/)

Cape Chamber: Webinar: Intellectual Property Law (Copyright, Patents & Trademarks)

Learn what Intellectual Property is all about, why it matters, and understand key concepts like copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

Guest Speaker: Tsholofelo Mvemve

Tsholofelo Mvemve is a Pro Bono Associate at ENS in Alexandra (Johannesburg). Tsholofelo specialises in intellectual property and commercial law. Her experience includes advising on intellectual property and company law matters, as well as divorce, wills, and estate planning.

Additionally, she has experience in facilitating community upliftment outreach programs and coordinating and presenting legal education sessions to encourage enterprise development. Tsholofelo is a member of the Legal Practice Council and the South African Institute of Intellectual Property.

https://capechamber.glueup.com/event/webinar-intellectual-property-law-copyright-patents-trademarks-147531/

May 2025

Nomination of Board Members for the Mzansi Craft Council (MCC)

The Mzansi Craft Council (MCC) is a Not-for-Profit Company established in 2024 in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, under Registration Number 2024/809835/08. The MCC currently has 4 (four) representatives who were nominated at the CCI Bosberaad hosted on 29 and 30 August 2024.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: RAYMOND ACKERMAN ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (RAA-ED)

The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development Programme (RAA-ED) invites applications from youth residing in South Africa and SADC countries only. RAA-ED is a National Programme delivered online with practical workshops to apply knowledge in your early stage business.

After the 6-month programme, there is a one-year optional mentoring programme. This programme aims to provide students with the skills to better enhance their entrepreneurial skills for better employment opportunities or develop viable business ventures.

Programme Overview:
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
Eligibility: Youth aged 18–35
Residency: Open to applicants in South Africa and SADC countries

Requirements:
Must currently be unemployed
Must have a business idea or an early-stage start-up

Kindly find the attached flyer below and the application form link here: https://forms.gle/7dXpecm8MjUiZH1n6

The 2025 Fak'ugesi Awards are here — submit your entry!

Deadline: 15 July 2025

Africa’s most visionary digital creators—this is your moment!

Are you pushing boundaries in animation, gaming, XR, digital arts, music, or design? The Fak’ugesi Awards are looking for the boldest, brightest, and most innovative talents across the continent!

Awards Categories:
- Animation
- Gaming
- Immersive (XR/AR)
- Digital Arts
- Digital Music
- Design

Submit your entry: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_X_BBPHMLtjEQ3duvIXV0h2JZLFDL6rStBnEMvuUegmZe7Q/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadn6rTuh_PxcverZ9w-7OHqmRk6JI0BZvm_rcLfnpA1eW5fARrpKToE2JGalg_aem_dyl4bXJ9snGHrdE7A_6inw

Call for films - Africinema International Occitanie Festival 2025

Deadline: 7 July 2025

The Africinema International Occitanie Festival in Montpellier is looking for films that reflect the diversity, creativity, and narrative power of African cinema in all its forms: fiction, documentary, animation, short and feature films

This large-scale event highlights African cinema and its diaspora, promoting meetings between directors, producers and professionals in the industry.

Read more on the requirements:
https://africinemaoccitanie.com/

Apply for the City of Cape Town’s Film Fund

Deadline: 20 June 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support through the City’s Film Fund for Cape Town-based productions set for completion during the 2025/26 financial year.

Eligible projects include:
- Production and post-production of short films; feature films; animation; live action; and interactive media.
- Music videos; commercials; and reality TV series.
- Training programmes and initiatives that build capacity in the film and media sector.
- Innovative projects aligned with the City’s strategic priorities.

Read more and apply: https://filmcapetown.com/film-cape-town-film-production-locations-services/film-support-fund/

Apply for the 2025 ANNA Award

Deadline: 27 June 2025

Launched in 2022, the aim of the ANNA Award is to discover, recognise and nurture a new generation of women artists from the African continent.

For both ANNA and Latitudes, it is crucial that the Award is as inclusive as possible. As such, no formal art training is required in order to apply and the competition is open to women-identifying artists working in any medium.

Read more on the Award: https://editorial.latitudes.online/blog/posts/anna-award-2025/

Call for Projects: Bicentenary of Photography

Deadline: 1 June 2025

The French Ministry of Culture is planning a large, community-wide celebration of the Bicentennial of Photography, showcasing photography in all its forms throughout France from September 2026 to September 2027. Artists, cultural institutions, and international partners are invited to propose exhibitions, workshops, publications, and other events.

Read more: https://www.culture.gouv.fr/en/catalogue-des-demarches-et-subventions/appels-a-projets-candidatures/bicentennial-of-photography-labeling-call-for-projects

2025 Absa L’Atelier open for entries!

Deadline: 31 May 2025 at 17:00 SAST

Entries are now open for the 2025 Absa L’Atelier, one of Africa’s leading art competitions. This is your chance to share your vision, showcase your talent and join a legacy of artists who have shaped the continent’s creative landscape.

Submit a portfolio of 4 or a maximum of 5 original artworks, open to artists in 12 African countries.

Enter: https://latelier.absa.africa/home

Pre-register to join the Création Africa Platform!

Création Africa is excited to announce the launch of its new platform in June 2025!

Designed for artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural professionals across Africa and France, the platform offers a space to access funding, find collaborators, and grow your creative projects.

Pre-register now and get early access before the official launch. Feel free to share with your networks.

Sign-up here:
https://www.preregistration.creationafrica.com/

Opportunity for students at architecture and design schools:

The Faculté de l'aménagement at the Université de Montréal is pleased to announce the launch of an international, multidisciplinary and anonymous ideas competition, reserved for students, to create inclusive experiences at the CEPSUM, the Université de Montréal's sports center.

With a total of $31,500 in prizes, the competition promotes the idea of invisible accessibility, an experience of the built environment that is of high quality to all, where the design of accessibility is integrated in an indistinguishable manner, and where universal accessibility is envisaged as a global state of the project experience, rather than a dedicated path made up of identifiable and visible solutions.

They warmly welcome students from around the world to propose bold, creative ideas that reimagine universal accessibility — not as an add-on, but as an integral, seamless, and uplifting experience for everyone.

Visit:
https://amenagement.umontreal.ca/recherche/invisibleaccessibilitycompetition/

Invitation from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to apply for the following programme: Partnering in Business with Germany (PG) Programme.

Please note the deadline to apply is Friday, 30 May 2025. Please review the below and attached for more information. 

Downlead the brochure - click here

Download the application form - click here

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:

Phina Mashilo @ PMashilo@thedtic.gov.za / 012 394 1060 / 071 604 9327

Tshepo Maroga @ TMaroga@thedtic.gov.za / 012 394 5624/ 071 604 6487

Nomandla Boyce @ NBoyce@thedtic.gov.za / 012 394 1312 / 063 655 0352

Join the Conversation at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika this May: Design Dialogues on Design Thinking & Organisational Change

The d-school Afrika is hosting their in-person Design Dialogues event exploring the critical role of design thinking in driving organisational change across diverse contexts.

Event: Design Dialogues: A Critical Look at Design Thinking and Organisational Change Across Contexts 

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 
Time: 5:30 pm for 6 pm - 7:30 pm (SAST) 
Venue: Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, Cape Town

About the Event: 
What can design thinking do to bring about change and growth in large organisations? What are the key advantages it offers? What are the challenges faced in integrating design mindsets and a culture of innovation? Join the d-school Afrika’s expert panel as they explore these questions and more.

Panellists:
Prof. Dr. Falk Uebernickel, Hasso Plattner Institute d-school Potsdam
Frederick Stroebel, Sanlam
Bridgette Morris, City of Cape Town

Register Now:
https://dschoolafrika.org/d-school-afrika-updates/design-dialogues-20-may-2025/

THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE AWARDS (NACA) - AN ENCOMPASSING CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTOR AWARDS

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture wishes to announce the call for nominations and the release of the rules and guidelines for the call for nominations for the NACAs and can be found on the website Nominee Submission – NACA Awards: https://naca.dsac.gov.za/

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture carefully conducted a thorough process to formulate the NACA’s rules and guidelines to ensure that the proper and competent stakeholders are directly involved to describe the merit and characteristics of the NACA’s and that inclusivity, openness, transparency, fairness are what portrays the process and the Awards. The awards afford an opportunity for creatives and South Africans to honour the best amongst the creatives, the wisdom, voice, and experience of the creative community; its indomitable positive influence on the country’s nation building project and ability to inspire the world.

“These awards play a vital role in the creative industry by recognizing excellence, boosting morale, inspiring, and creating a vibrant nation, and promoting a culture of innovation. They also enhance the reputation of winners and organizations, attracting new opportunities and collaborations. Ultimately, these awards foster a sense of community and inspiration within the creative field whilst also benchmarking ourselves against the best.” Minister Gayton McKenzie.

For the full list of rules and guidelines for the NACA Awards, visit the website: https://naca.dsac.gov.za/

District Six Art Workshop

Help inspire design themes for the Chapel Street art murals (District Six)
https://www.flui.city/capetown/posts/72713-district-six-art-workshop

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Planning and Design Department will be hosting a series of workshops at three different venues. Come prepared to collaborate with others to create new ideas.

The art project builds on the strong foundations of the City’s previous work relating to the Chapel Street upgrade (construction commenced in April 2025).

Bring your District Six stories, your ideas and your knowledge to inform a proposed mural in Chapel Street, District Six.

Background: A process to implement a mural in District Six has been identified as part of the Chapel Street upgrade. It emerged from a workshop with current and former residents as well as friends of District Six convened by the City’s Urban Design Branch. It took place in September 2023, and participants specified that the design process should be as inclusive as possible.

Attend one of the following workshops:

Workshop 1:
Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Time: 10:30 – 14:30
Venue: Lydia Williams Centre for Memory, corner of St Phillips and Chapel Streets, District Six

Workshop 2:
Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Time: 10:30 – 14:30
Venue: Dulcie September Civic Centre, corner of Protea and Eland Streets, Athlone (old Athlone Civic Centre)

Workshop 3:
Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025
Time: 10:30 – 14:30
Venue: Guga S’thebe, corner of Washington and Church Streets, Langa

April 2025

Seoul Design Award is now open

The Seoul Design Award, the world‘s only award for sustainable design, is now open for submissions! We are looking for designers who use creativity to tackle everyday challenges and foster harmonious, sustainable relationships between people, society, and the environment.

Theme: Designs for sustainable daily life that aim for harmony between people, society and the environment.

Submission Period: March 17 - June 30
Apply at: http://seouldesignaward.or.kr/en/

Submit a business plan to operate the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville

Registered NPOs who submit a business plan will be considered for the operation and management of the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville.

Physical address of the facility: 10 Wellington Road, Durbanville

Erven numbers: Portions of erven 680 and 685

Extent: Approximately 7094 m²

The Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre should offer a diverse range of services and opportunities to:

Engage the community,
Promote and inspire creativity,
Support local artists, and
Offer economic and social development opportunities.

Applicants must have a proven record of accomplishment managing similar facilities.

If your business plan is chosen, you will enter into a Facility Management Agreement (FMA)

https://www.flui.city/capetown/posts/72401-submit-a-business-plan-to-operate-the-rust-en-vrede-cultural-centre-in-durbanville

March 2025

The South African Future Trust, run by the Oppenheimer family, and Startup Club ZA, are presenting a “Big $1 million Pitch” competition, in which local startups can win up to R18 million.

The competition, which is currently accepting applications, will conclude at the upcoming SA Future Trust Summit, which will be held on 28 and 29 October at the Sandton Convention Centre.

https://awards.southafricanfuturetrust.org/

The City of Greater Geelong and the National Wool Museum invite sustainable fashion designers to enter the biennial We The Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize.

This is a biennial prize and exhibition celebrating dynamic and diverse ethical design and is open to emerging designers from all over the world to submit one ensemble that represents their commitment to sustainable fashion.

Aligned with Geelong’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design designation, the National Wool Museum is dedicated to championing the past, present and future of fashion to build upon Geelong’s ongoing role in the wool, fibre and textile industries.

All entries to the Sustainable Fashion Prize go in the running to win the following major prizes chosen by an international industry panel of expert judges.

National Wool Museum Designer of the Year Award ($10,000 AUD)
UNESCO City of Design, People’s Choice Award ($2,000 AUD)

Entries Close: 11 April 2025
Top Twenty Entrants Notified: 18 April 2025
Final Date for Delivery of Items: 19 May 2025
Exhibition Opening & Awards: 13 June 2025
Exhibition Close: 30 November 2025

For more information and to enter visit https://www.wethemakers.com.au/

Call for competition: FROM 0 TO 100 YEARS: DESIGNING A NEW WOODEN TOY

An incredible international design competition with a deadline of 27 June 2025.

Download the PDF here

Handcrafted gifts and souvenirs: sales opportunity

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is running a short skills programme at the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History in Pretoria (Visagie Street) which will culminate in an exhibition and a sales outlet over several months. They would like to provide an opportunity to craft producers who have quality and marketable products to submit photographs of their works for possible selection to be included in the outlet. They are looking for products that fit the corporate gifts and souvenir categories but will also consider other genres with market appeal. Share either by email or WhatsApp, with a description of the products, Province, retail price and their name to either of these contact details: josephm@dsac.gov.za or 082 806 2825 or Nathi@slif.org.za

The selection panel will sit on 19 March to evaluate what has been received.

Conversations on Creativity: The impact of climate change on human health

Visit: https://lu.ma/2gxna1c4

Join on March 22, 2025, at The Bioscope Independent Cinema, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, for an inspiring afternoon exploring the impact of storytelling to highlight the effects of climate change on human health in South Africa. This special edition of Conversations on Creativity will feature: • Screenings of short films by emerging African filmmakers.

• An exciting panel discussion about the power of storytelling.
• Interactive dialogue and conversation.

Produced in partnership with Crtve Development, Open Planet, and supported by Wellcome Trust, this event is a must for climate activists, filmmakers, and creatives passionate about social impact.

In collaboration with FNB, Heavy Chef is running entrepreneur learning programmes across South Africa. They are looking for township entrepreneurs who have been trading for at least one year. These programmes are designed to grow businesses. Applications for the first cycle of 2025 are closing soon. https://www.heavychef.com/community-business-programme 

Call for Applications: (GRP) Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge 2025

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge to convert innovative urban ideas that are meeting resilience needs in informality contexts and scale them to sustainable ideas. The RISE Urban Challenge provides customised support to maximise each initiative’s potential for impact and aligns potential funders to these initiatives and drive attention to the urgent need for urban systems transformation.

Who can apply?
RISE is open to urban entrepreneurs, innovators, organisations or consortiums of organisations across the private sector (start-ups, SMEs), and civil society and grassroots organisations based in low- and middle-income countries. We encourage and welcome proposals from youth-led and women-led organisations.

https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/06/grp-3/

Feb 2025

Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees 2025: Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 April 2025

APPLICATIONS FOR STALLS NOW OPEN!

Inviting all traders, craft enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, bakers, brewers and other expert creators to apply for a stall at the 29th KKNK in Oudtshoorn. Sell your products to the tens of thousands of festivalgoers who visit Oudtshoorn for the festival.

https://www.kknk.co.za/en/stalletjies/

Mark your calendars - Upcoming WDO events/activities:

World Design Medal 2025 – Deadline 31 March | You still have time to nominate an individual who has made a significant impact in the design community. Nominate HERE: https://shorturl.at/8mQJl

Call for Abstracts – Deadline 31 May | Showcase your Design for Planet research at this year's World Design Congress in London. Find out more HERE: https://shorturl.at/QKQEu

Next in Line Design – Ongoing | WDO's Young Designers Circle has launched a podcast! Curated by young designers, for young designers, spread the word about this podcast within your networks. Catch up on the last two episodes HERE: https://shorturl.at/bhn44

Let's get ethical – 29 June | This World Industrial Design Day, let's get ethical and explore the values that shape design for the better. Learn more HERE: https://shorturl.at/87GQH

Whether it’s joining a webinar, showcasing your work, or tuning into a podcast, stay engaged and make the most of these opportunities

CALLING EMERGING DESIGNERS & ARTISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA! Offer of free creative consulting and a crowdfunding initiative.

Claudia Oschman, a South African student pursuing a degree in Strategic Design and Management with a focus in Creative Consulting at Parsons Paris, is on the look out for local businesses to assist. As part of her final-year thesis, she researching how to equip emerging entrepreneurs in South Africa’s creative industry with the resources they need to build successful, creative businesses. To put this research into action, she is offering free creative consulting to a group of designers and artists.

Alongside this, she will be running a small crowdfunding campaign in both Paris and South Africa to help secure financial support for your business.

This means you’ll receive hands-on guidance and funding, free of charge. Please contact claudia.oschman@newschool.edu if you are interested in participating!

Productivity SA signed an implementation agreement with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to implement the Productivity Ecosystem for Decent Work SA project. Through this project Productivity SA will provide support to SMMEs in the Leather Products and Footwear sector.

They are seeking five enterprises in KwaZulu Natal for Programme 3 of the Productivity Ecosystem for Decent Work SA project, which is the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme.

This Programme aims to support enterprises employing at least 20 employees and who are export-ready or working towards export readiness to meet international market requirements by looking at their operations and providing training and consulting work to improve operational efficiency.

 It involves the following stages:

• Enterprise Diagnostics (Month 1)
  • Assess overall operational efficiency
  • Identify internal champions
• Train Champions on Tools & Capacity Development (Month 1- 2)  
  • Train leaders on the Operational tools
  • Identify projects
• Implementation (Month 2 – 4)
  • Create action plan and target dates
  • Implement one identified improvement initiative
• Coaching & Monitoring (Month 4 – 6)  
  • Review implemented activities and tools
  • Monitor performance

The programme is fully funded by the ILO and at no cost to the enterprise.

Interested enterprises are requested to complete the Business Information Sheet and email it to christelp@productivitysa.co.za. Download the Sheet here: click here

Applications for the 2025 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme are NOW OPEN!

If you’re a talented 17–25-year-old singer, dancer, actor or visual/digital artist, this is your chance to WIN 1 of 2 scholarships to pursue an undergraduate qualification in 2026! DON’T SLEEP ON THIS OPPORTUNITY! Apply by 30 March 2025. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3WZIX4r

Jan 2025

Wesgro invites you to join our Export Advancement Programme - Export Training, 17 - 26 February 2025

You are invited to apply for the Export Advancement Programme – Export Training, taking place from 17 - 26 February 2025. The training is targeting established businesses with exciting and unique products working with sales and export-related tasks within the Western Cape. About Wesgro’s Export Advancement Programme: The Export Advancement Programme is a vocational training tool in international trade designed to build export competence within companies globally. This programme provides the expertise; knowledge and network needed to help businesses grow internationally and offers a blend of company practice, export coaching in local seminars in standardised training modules.

Click here

On the occasion of the 13th edition of the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne from May 22nd to July 6, 2025 on the topic "Resource(s), presaging tomorrow", and for the 4th time, the Cité du design and the Saint-Étienne public transport company (STAS), a longstanding partner of the Biennial, are launching the Streetcar Named Design competition, for design students in France and internationally. The aim of the competition is to create a total covering for a tramway train that will be put into service during the Biennial from May 2025.

A real opportunity for future designers, this competition gives the winners long-term visibility, since the winning visual proposals remain in circulation well beyond the Biennial.

New this year: two prizes will be awarded, one for France and one for the rest of the world.

https://www.citedudesign.com/en/a/a-streetcar-named-design-3453
Deadline for submission of applications: Friday 28 March 2025, midnight

Join the South African National Committee for UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) in celebrating the 50th anniversary of UNESCO IHP by entering the Photo Story Competition.

“A picture is worth a thousand words’’
Photography turns abstract concepts into visual realities, tells inspiring stories in an instant, and helps spread awareness on water issues through accessible means.

Why Participate?
Winners will be exhibited at curated exhibition by UNISA

Awards for winners

Featured in the South Africa Photo Story Book

Free copy of Photo Story book for winners

Recognition and visibility through South African National Committee for UNESCO IHP channels and initiatives internationally.

5 Themes to Explore to tell your story
Water & Citizen Science

Water & Partnerships

Water & Education

Water & Culture

Water & Communities

Each photo story should speak to one of the 5 themes. You can submit a maximum of 3 Photo Story entries by a single photographer.

How to Enter
Submit minimum of 3 and maximum 8 photographs that tell a cohesive story on one of the 5 themes, along with title, overall story of 200-500 words, names of the author(s), photograph location in South Africa.

Photo Requirements
Photographs should be .jpg or .png format.

Minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080

Minimum file size of 2MB for photographs taken using a cell phone camera.

https://www.dws.gov.za/Projects/UNESCO/cspi.aspx

Applications for Cycle 4 of the BASA Supporting Grants Programme are now open!

Why Apply?
* Funding for impactful, creative projects
* Support for initiatives that bridge the gap between business and the arts
* Boost your project’s reach with business partnerships and sponsorships

Expression of Interest Deadline: 24 January 2025

If selected, applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your project to the next level. Apply now and bring your creative vision to life! For any inquiries, please contact Sipho Mthiyane at sipho@basa.co.za

https://basa.co.za/news/applications-now-open-for-cycle-4-of-the-basa-supporting-grants-programme

4th Annual Umsizi noPende Visual Art Project

Are you ready to join this movement of artistic excellence and innovation? There’s still time to submit your masterpiece! Let your art be a catalyst for change and inspire generations to come. Accepted Media: - Painting - Printmaking - Drawing - Photography - Mixed Media Collage

Deadline extended to 31 January 2025

Eligibility: Artists aged 21+ in Gauteng and Mpumalanga

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a legacy supported by the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC). Submit your entry now: https://forms.gle/BZeafKfW6NPySGFx5