Business and Arts South Africa (BASA)

Ensuring the relevance and sustainability of the arts in South Africa by providing expertise in developing partnerships between business and the arts.

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) announces the appointment of Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.     

Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/xV46sdwlFb 

#BIZART #BASA

[Creative Futures Africa @CFA_2025]

Dear @g20org Leaders: Innovation thrives in Africa — from Lagos to Johannesburg. As G20 meets, we urge policy changes that enable Africa’s creative economy to flourish. Invest in creativity, invest in solutions.
#CreativeFuturesAfrica
#CFA2025
#G20SouthAfrica

[Artslink.co.za @artslinkcoza]

Redefining SA’s Creative Economy @basa_news https://t.co/iKZ2ra6uxa

A new wave of creative entrepreneurs is building businesses across SA through the Debut Fund Programme, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and implemented by Business and Arts South Africa.

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend BASA CEO Beth Arendse delivered a powerful keynote at Constitution Hill for the launch of the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture – Southern Africa.

The EU-funded project links creatives from 6 countries to share cultural heritage stories.

https://t.co/LNwc97oLOi

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: Read the latest opinion piece by BASA Board Member Unathi Malunga: Why South African Business Must Stop Regurgitating CSI Models and Start Funding the Future 

https://t.co/GM6smkgi3z 

This isn’t a critique. It’s a call to action. 

#BIZART #BASA

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: Have you tuned into the powerful Profile Interview with newly appointed BASA CEO, Beth Arendse? 

Listen now: https://t.co/oZxPBOy43K 

#BIZART #BASA

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: Season 2 of the Latitudes Podcast is live!

In Episode 01, Refiloe Mpakanyane chats to Ayana V. Jackson about legacy, residencies, and showing up as an artist.

Listen now: https://t.co/SNSDTEmNdq

#BIZART #BASA

[Channel Africa @channelafrica1]

[ON AIR] @MmatshekoMosito & @TebogoExcellent
are in conversation with Beth Arendse, regarding her recent appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Business and Arts South Africa (@basa_news).

YouTube: https://t.co/dEZXmQD80y

#TheUpside #ChannelAfrica

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: On Tuesday, 24 June, the BASA team gathered at our Johannesburg office to officially welcome our new CEO, Beth Arendse.  

Read more about the appointment here: https://t.co/xV46sdvNPD 

Here’s to the road ahead, together. 

#BIZART #BASA #TeamTuesday

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: BASA Programmes Manager Zanele Madiba reflects on The Evolving Landscape of Creative Entrepreneurship in South Africa in our latest blog post.

Read now: https://t.co/vbUtXBEbsU

#BIZART #BASA

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

@SportArtsCultur How to nominate:
1. Visit the Debut Programme’s Facebook Page
2. Tag them in the comments of the campaign post (or DM us their name if they’re not on Facebook), include their creative discipline and a short reason why they inspire you
3. Deadline: Friday, 13 June 2025.

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: This Youth Month, the Debut Programme is shining a light on 16 emerging creative entrepreneurs who are reshaping South Africa’s cultural landscape.

Check out the Debut Programme’s Facebook page to follow the spotlights!

#DebutProgramme #DSAC #BIZART #YouthMonth

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

Nominate a creative entrepreneur between the ages of 18 to 35 who’s making moves. They can be a designer, performer, digital creator, artisan or filmmaker. If they’re building something special, we want to see it.

#DebutProgramme #DSAC #BIZART #YouthMonth

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: Msimeki Nkatingi, BASA Board Member and part of the Marketing Committee, will speak at Art Meets Algorithm, the opening session of the 2025 RMB Latitudes Talks Programme.

View the full Talks Programme: https://t.co/3WHYjLEd1Y

#BIZART #BASA #RMBLatitudesArtFair

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

"We are excited to collaborate with like-minded partners, such as RMB Latitudes, to continue creating spaces for meaningful exchange and to elevate the role of the arts in shaping a more connected and innovative future.”- Sinenhlanhla Mdiya, BASA Acting CEO 

#BIZART #BASA

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: BASA is excited to host you at the Latitudes Lounge — a curated space created in partnership with Zorora Connect and Bang & Olufsen at this year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair.⁠

https://t.co/3WHYjLEd1Y

See you there!

#BIZART #BASA #RMBLatitudesArtFair #TalksProgramme

[Bizcommunity.com @Bizcommunity]

Basa at RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025: Putting South Africa’s creative sector on the global map https://t.co/zM2nQ10Quw | @basa_news #bizpressoffice @Biz_Lounge

[Marketing & Media SA @Biz_Marketing]

Basa at RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025: Putting South Africa’s creative sector on the global map https://t.co/dzGSZyRz8S | @basa_news #bizpressoffice @Biz_Lounge

[BizLifestyle @Biz_Lounge]

Basa at RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025: Putting South Africa’s creative sector on the global map https://t.co/mFnVMKn6Qy | @basa_news #bizpressoffice @Biz_Lounge

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

With Furniture by Zorora and Sound by Bang & Olufsen, this space is built for listening, connecting and imagining.

Book your ticket and RSVP for the Talks today!

View the full Talks Programme here: https://t.co/3WHYjLEd1Y

#BIZART #BASA #RMBLatitudesArtFair #RMBLatitudes

[Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) @basa_news]

#HeyFriend: Have you secured your tickets for the #RMBLatitudesArtFair yet?

With just 9 days to go, the excitement is real — and one of the highlights is the 2025 Talks Programme, set to drive meaningful conversations throughout the Fair.

#BIZART #BASA #RMBLatitudes