The Mail & Guardian | 12.02.2026 14:00
South Africa’s arts and creative sector is teetering on the edge of collapse, with thousands of artists, performers and creative professionals struggling to make a living. From film and television crews to visual artists, galleries and theatre performers, the country’s vibrant creative economy is being undermined by a lack of funding, support and infrastructure, leaving many creatives unemployed, underpaid and unheard.
