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Province recognises creative excellence
GROCOTTS MAIL - The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSARC) MEC Fezeka Bayeni congratulated artists for their creative excellency at the 6th Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Awards on Friday, 21 February 2020. The prestigious awards that were in East London International Convection Centre were held in recognition and celebration...
WSU Marvels Locals at Annual Fashion Extravaganza
Walter Sisulu University’s (WSU) fashion department once again marveled East London’s fashionistas at their annual flaunt held at Hemmingways Mall on Saturday evening, 7 December.
Artists honoured at Dsrac awards
GO & EXPRESS - Eastern Cape locals in the arts and culture world were honoured at the 6th annual Provincial Arts and Culture Awards held at the East London International Convention Centre last Friday. Hosted by the Department of sport, recreation and and culture (Dsrac), the awards celebrate and recognise individuals, groups, organisations or institutions who have played a role in promoting excellence in arts and culture.
The Buyel’Ekhaya Fashion Development Progamme Announces 2017 Finalists
BUYEL'EKHAYA - On Monday, 23 October 2017, acclaimed designer DAVID TLALE facilitated the second BUYEL’EKHAYA FASHION DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP attended by over 70 aspiring young fashion designers and students at the Miriam Makeba Centre of Performing Arts in East London.
A chance in a lifetime for Komani fashion designer
THE REP - A KOMANI fashion designer, Melinda Nkayi of Ezibeleni, is among a group of Eastern Cape designers who will be benefitting from a life-changing opportunity – a mentoring session with renowned designer Thula Sindi.
Pavia e Ansaldo for sustainable fashion with the Consulate General of South Africa in Milan and Confindustria Assafrica e Mediterraneo
MILAN - 3 July 2019 “SOUTH AFRICA AND ITALY: emerging designers and affirmed fashion brands promoting the principles of Ethical Fashion” was the topic of the conference organized by Law Firm Pavia e Ansaldo, in cooperation with the Consulate General of South Africa in Milan and Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo.
Hard Work to Pay off for fashion students
DAILY DISPATCH – Many sleepless nights of designing and sewing will finally pay off for Walter Sisulu University (WSU) fashion students when their garments go on show this Friday.
Berlin November set to test your fashion senses
HERALD LIVE – The Berlin November, Eastern Cape’s ever-so-popular horse racing extravaganza, celebrates its sixth anniversary on November 30 with what organisers hope will be a day to remember.
Saddled up in style in Berlin
TIMES LIVE – An Eastern Cape community goes to town each year with horses, fashion and live music, writes Pearl Boshomane.
Children gather around a mechanical bull under the hot sun, watching as one of them hangs onto the bucking animal to gain the respect of his peers.
Torino Fashion Week Designer Profiles 2019
In South Africa, the month of June has been declared Youth Month and it is a period set aside to pay tribute to the youth of 1976 for their activism. It is a time to reflect on the progress made and address the challenges identified in order to drive the youth development agenda in South Africa.EC Arts and Culture Awards
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSARC) MEC Fezeka Bayeni has congratulated artists for their creative excellency at the 6th Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Awards on Friday, 21 February 2020.