In Conversation with Kiddo CSA

Poetry, comedy, and storytelling have always been part of South Africa’s cultural DNA. They’ve carried our history, challenged politics, and built community. But for too long, these art forms have been underfunded, overlooked, and disconnected from national creative planning. That’s about to change. The Poetry, Comedy & Storytelling Council (PoeComSto)…

Operation Dudula announced that it will launch a campaign aimed at preventing foreign children, particularly those without legal documentation, from enrolling in public schools. We spoke to Zandile Dabula, Founder and Leader of Operation Dudula.

Does South Africa belong to all who live in it? Is our constitution misinterpreted to suit a certain narrative? We spoke to Simlindile Loyiso Ngcibi an attorney of the high court based in Durban and is a director at Advocatus Legal Consultancy.

Zikhona Sodlaka is a multi-award-winning South African actress, producer, and the CEO and Founder of Zikhona Sodlaka Productions, a trailblazing company dedicated to fostering bold, African-led storytelling across screen, stage, and beyond. With a celebrated career spanning two decades, Sodlaka has become one of the country’s most respected and beloved…

Unathi Lutshaba is the Executive Director of the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO), a national research project hosted by Nelson Mandela University on behalf of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC). In this role, she leads a team that delivers high-level statistical data, policy-relevant research, impact assessments, and…