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 | 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...
by Assitej | Jun 17, 2025 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa
When young people woke up on the 16th of June and decided to join the call to boycott school and take to the streets to protest against the education they were receiving, they did not know that they were participating in a crucial moment of history which would...
by Assitej | Jun 13, 2025 | ASSITEJ SA, Programmes, TYA in South Africa
Family & Youth Fare Programme Returns to the National Arts Festival ASSITEJ SA brings powerful, playful, and purposeful Stories to Makhanda26 June – 6 July 2025 Makhanda, South Africa — The magic of live performance for young audiences returns in full force as...
