FORCES OF NATURE and HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE from the USA comes to South Africa

Theatre lovers embrace yourself as Word Of Mouth Pictures and Joburg Theatres will host the internationally-acclaimed African- American Dance Company; FORCES OF NATURE and THE HARLEM CHILDRENS' ZONE, from the USA on Wednesday, August 14th in an exclusive one night Johannesburg performance at the Soweto Theatre. They then head off to Durban where they will also stage one performance at The Durban Playhouse on Saturday, August 17th. “ Word of Mouth pictures is proud to host such initiatives in promoting and educating about different cultural diversity, which is another dynamic factor that sets the production apart from other productions,” says Duma Ndlovu.

The performances are a result of Word Of Mouth's Cultural exchange program with FORCES OF NATURE, HARLEM CHILDRENS'ZONE and THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

The SANDF to be deployed to crime hotspots in Western Cape

CAPE TOWN: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the announcement by Police Minister Bheki Cele that the President has authorised the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the worst affected crime areas in the province.

Police minister Bheki Cele said President Cyril Ramaphosa had approved a request for the deployment after consultation with Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

The decision was taken following a string of murders in Philippi which left 13 people dead.

Changes to National Arts Festival as CEO Steps Down!

Makhanda – The National Arts Festival has announced that its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, Tony Lankester, will be stepping down from the position later this year after more than a decade at the helm of the country’s leading, and the continent’s biggest, arts festival. He is set to take up an appointment in the UK from October. 
 
Making the announcement, Festival Chair Ayanda Mjekula thanked Lankester for his contribution to the Festival since his appointment in 2007.