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...
by Assitej | Mar 11, 2025 | Advocacy, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa
The Future Begins Now: Protecting Children’s Rights Through the Arts By Obett Motaung This month, as we mark Human Rights Month, we find ourselves in a familiar ritual—reflecting on what human rights mean, engaging in passionate debates, and occasionally side-eyeing...
by Assitej | Feb 20, 2024 | Advocacy, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Status of children, TYA in South Africa
A must-have or a nice-to-have? How do we know if a school is an Arts-rich school? What is the value of having an enriching arts programme in schools? If every school in the country had access to excellent arts programmes with exceptional arts teachers, would this be a...
