Helping journalists cover the South African story - Including free photos in high resolution http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:35:08 +0000 en-gb info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (MediaClubSouthAfrica.com) Infographic: Know your copyrights on World Book and Copyright Day http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4437-infographic-know-your-copyrights-on-world-book-and-copyright-day http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4437-infographic-know-your-copyrights-on-world-book-and-copyright-day To celebrate Unesco’s International World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April, an annual event that promotes reading and highlights the importance of creative ownership, we bring you an infographic on the basic concepts of copyright.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:59:19 +0000
African music gets boost in London http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4436-african-music-gets-boost-in-london http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4436-african-music-gets-boost-in-london London's radio scene is being flavoured with music from Africa since a Nigerian station took over Bang Radio and rebranded it The Beat London. It aims to disseminate African music to audiences in the UK, to showcase the continent's talent.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:54:21 +0000
Celebrating books: National Library Week http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4430-celebrating-books-national-library-week http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4430-celebrating-books-national-library-week South Africa's National Library Week, ending on 21 March, is being celebrated under the theme #libraries4lifelonglearning. Libraries play an integral role in societies, fostering a culture of learning. The City of Joburg is also pardoning people who have long overdue books, and users have till 31 March to have their fines revoked.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:26:39 +0000
Swan Lake: the South African adaptation http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4406-swan-lake-the-south-african-adaptation http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4406-swan-lake-the-south-african-adaptation After wowing South African audiences in 2010, Dada Masilo's Swan Lake is enthralling the rest of the world. Combining traditional ballet with African dance, the performance has been described as fresh, upbeat, innovative, and diverse. It sensitively deals with issues such as homophobia and apartheid's legacy.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:16:15 +0000
From page to canvas: Broken Monsters charity art show http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4391-from-page-to-canvas-broken-monsters-charity-art-show http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4391-from-page-to-canvas-broken-monsters-charity-art-show South African author Lauren Beukes is helping to promote a culture of reading in South Africa. The proceeds from her latest charity art show are going to the children's literary organisation, Book Dash. Pages from her book, Broken Monsters, were turned into creative designs and sold for R1 500 each.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:49:36 +0000
Indigenous Games Festival promotes unity in South Africa http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4361-indigenous-games-festival-promotes-unity-in-south-africa http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4361-indigenous-games-festival-promotes-unity-in-south-africa Young and old alike got the opportunity to learn and play historical indigenous games for the national 10th annual Indigenous Games Festival, held this week. This festival promotes social cohesion and preserves heritage. Participants also have fun the old school way.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:21:53 +0000
African history gets animation treatment http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4337-african-history-gets-animation-treatment http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4337-african-history-gets-animation-treatment The founding of Botswana by King Khama III; the bravery of Bilal Ibn Rabah; the quest of Adama in a foreign, war-torn land – Africa's stories are being retold in a modern format, from an African perspective, to an audience who may not know them.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (Shamin Chibba) Arts and culture Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:40:38 +0000
Libraries: integral to democracies http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4331-libraries-integral-to-democracies http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/culture/4331-libraries-integral-to-democracies The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions hosted its World Library and Information Conference in Cape Town in August. It enabled librarians from across the world to experience local hospitality, and allowed for energetic discussion on the role of a library in this modern era.

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info@mediaclubsouthafrica.com (AVATAR Agency) Arts and culture Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:13:11 +0000
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