SA: ACT announces recipients of Thuthukisani Programme Atologa 2024

This fourth iteration of the programme, with training provided by the ICRD Group Foundation and Startup Business Campus, saw 50 participants selected from all nine provinces of South Africa.

Leading up to this year’s open call, ACT hosted an information briefing session in February that attracted 500 artists, creatives, arts organisations, community arts centres, and arts entrepreneurs. A total of 141 eligible applications were received nationwide, from which 50 participants were chosen.

“We are thrilled with the response and congratulate the 50 participants selected for the programme,” ACT CEO Jessica Denyschen said. “The diversity and calibre of the selected candidates is truly impressive. We look forward to seeing these talented individuals grow and contribute to the arts and culture sector.”

See below the successful candidates from each province:

Eastern Cape

• Cebo Mzanywa (Arts Pioneers NPO)
• Lea Seekoe (Love and Race Production)
• Sibusiso Molefe (Bang Entertainment)
• Thando Nombewu (LoveSeed Foundation)
• Yiva Madyibi (Art with Heart)

Free State

• Bongani Ronald Tshabalala (Bapala Creatives)
• Kopano Motsekoa (Holla Bloem)
• Vuile Samuel Wiso (Vuyile Sam Pty Ltd)
• Vuyo Mayesa (Expression Culture Academy 190-319 NPO)

Gauteng

• Atlegang Milanzi (Make Music Matter)
• Bronwyn Davis (Eden)
• Buti Johannes Maruping (Mjinko est)
• Buyisiwe Njoko (Digging Thoughts)
• Godisamang Khunou (Mogale Pictures)
• Katlego Kganyago (Bashitwa Films)
• Lerato Lodi (Black Archive Studio)
• Mashudu Casimiro (Fimash Projects)
• Mondli Kunene (Mondli Art Projects)
• Nhlanhla Makuwa (Ubumbano Cultural Art CC)
• Nkosingiphile Ngobese (20Future Entertainment Company (Pty) Ltd)
• Noluthando Buthelezi (Kwantu Writers)
• Nombeko Miranda Nokwe (Nokwe Creative Development Foundation)
• Nomonde Fihla (Owami Lifestyle Productions cc)
• Sakhele Mzalazala (SM Communications Pty Ltd)
• Sibusiso Fihlani (Art That Matters Projects)
• Struan Douglas (Music and Heritage Education NPC)
• Thabiso Heccius Pule (Nyakaza Collectives)
• Thami Thabe (Visual Verbal Expression)
• Thato Lengosane (Monx Empyrean)
• Zami Ndhlazi (Zuport)

KwaZulu-Natal

• Lithakazi Mkombe (1 Old Note)
• Njabulo Lieutanant Mbatha (House of Liezee Pty Ltd)
• Simphiwe Radebe (Content Designers)
• Mbalenhle Pomani (Mzansi Arts Development Ensemble)

Limpopo

• Ariel Makhokha (Bomo Photographic Studio)
• Noxolo Mapengu (Gemstone Jeans and Projects)
• Thabiso Michael Machete (Vastec Trading Enterprise)

Mpumalanga

• Faith Magagula (Izithethe Development Project)
• Nkosinathi Mahlangu (Nathi Inn PTY (LTD)
• Noxolo Mapengu (Gemstone Jeans and Projects)
• Tshepang Mogane (Bin-Fest)
• Xolile Mabuza (Tendalo Trading)

Northern Cape

• Tshepo Gaerupe (Eagles Empowerment Group Trading as Our Voice)
• Vuyo Mayesa (Expression Culture Academy 190-319 NPO)

North West

• Odirile Majatladi (Seabe Com. Group)
• Rethabile Weevirs (Weevirs Creative Foundation)
• Tebogo Mgodoyi (Ree-Joy Designs)
• Tshepo Mothudi (Limited Play)

Western Cape

• Celeste Loriston (Story Team Pty Ltd)
• Celestine Williams (Cyan Development Concepts)
• Leletu Jikela (Jikela Studios)
• Mzuvukile Benayo (Angels of Hope)