by Assitej | Nov 20, 2025 | Artist Opportunity, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Childrens' Rights, Playwrighting, Reviews, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world, Uncategorized
NOMPILO theatre productions spotlight Child Safety and ask deep questions about the Law and Education: Lebitso lebe ke seromo is a Sesotho expression that may loosely be translated to mean a name predicts one’s successes and failures – well at least in the omen sense,...
by Assitej | Oct 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Artist Development, ASSITEJ SA
Earlier this month, I found myself on the set of a TV commercial, completely by accident, but not entirely by chance. My long-lost years of drama school and the relationships I built during my theater days brought a good dose of fun and an unexpected economic...
by Assitej | Oct 16, 2025 | ASSITEJ SA, News
ASSITEJ South Africa has been granted the iZinga Assist Verification Icon! We are excited to announce that ASSITEJ South Africa has been verified by iZinga Assist. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to compliance, transparency and delivering real impact...
by Assitej | Sep 9, 2025 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, Childrens' Rights, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
September marks Heritage Month in South Africa – a moment to reflect deeply on who we are, what shapes us, and what we pass on. Heritage is not only about history, monuments, and traditions. It is about how we live today, the values we nurture, and the society...
by Assitej | Jul 28, 2025 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, Childrens' Rights, Status of children, TYA in South Africa
Honourable Young Ones: Amplifying Their Echo The air in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on July 19, 2025, vibrated with a unique energy. As I watched the Children’s Sector Parliament unfold, led with remarkable dignity and confidence by the Young Honourable...
by Assitej | Jul 7, 2025 | Artist Development, Artist Opportunity, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in South Africa
,The National Arts Festival is over and I feel full after what has been a rewarding and engaging (though at times challenging) experience. There have been so many conversations and reflections that need time to percolate, but here are some initial thoughts on the...