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The lowdown on shows, exhibits & performances at South Africa's National Arts Festival in Makhanda.

[Standard Bank Arts @StandardBankArt]

When we champion the arts, we create more than just performances — we support jobs, grow small businesses, inspire young talent, & strengthen communities. Makhanda during the National Arts Festival shows what’s possible when creativity is truly valued. #NAF2025 #ChampionOfTheArts

[Standard Bank Arts @StandardBankArt]

Go behind the scenes with Rucera as she unpacks the magic, and meticulous planning that brings the National Arts Festival to life. From creative sparks to logistical marathons and this year, the powerful voices in the Gwijo competition.
#NAF2025 #ChampionOfTheArts #GwijoVoices

[Steven Lang @Steven_Lang]

Cue Radio Edition 7 https://t.co/rlHQbE0ZLx

[NationalArtsFestival @artsfestival]

Day 6! Congratulations to today's Ovation Award winners at #NAF2025
VIVA! A Vegas Magic Show: Brendon Peel Entertainment
Afropocalypse: Market Theatre Laboratory
12 Dogs: 12 Dogs
STATE OF NUMB: Motsau Motsau
Love me, Feed me, Never Leave me: Origen Productions

[Standard Bank Arts @StandardBankArt]

We caught up with Asanda to talk about the inspiration & creative journey behind her work — a thoughtful look into what drives her performance.

Catch @asandaruda live at Rhodes Box today at 11:00AM! Don’t miss this powerful voice in the arts. 🎭✨

#ChampionOfTheArts #NAF2025

[NationalArtsFestival @artsfestival]

Congratulations to today's Ovation Award:
The Confession - Khalazome Performing Arts
#Time - PentaFusion
The Tragedy of Samuel Omunye - Masai Sepuru
Ganga Nyoko! Inzima Nyoko! - Spark in the Dark Hub
Grommels - Angelique Filter & Robert Hindley
#NAF2025

[Steven Lang @Steven_Lang]

Hello, sanibonani emakhaya, and back again is Nosipho Simelane, intombi yaseSwatini. This is the 6th edition of Right on Cue, and namuhla, we are going back in time as we look at Festival as a celebration of history.
Cue Radio Edition 6 https://t.co/QtU4kiMCe5

[Steven Lang @Steven_Lang]

Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me - the modern dating show you never you needed
@fest @artsfestival #theatre

[SocialCues @fest]

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[SocialCues @fest]

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[Steven Lang @Steven_Lang]

Magnetic Proteas at the National Arts Festival. @fest @artsfestival #Makhanda #Sundowner #showtime

[SocialCues @fest]

Just a taste of what’s happening on Cue Radio!
From artist interviews to festival reflections, we’ve got the sounds of #NAF2025 covered 🔊Head to the link to listen to the full episodes and catch up on all things CueRadio.#CueRadio #SocialCues
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[Rhodes University @Rhodes_Uni]

[WATCH]: Guess who we caught on video at #NAF2025?! 🤩 It's the incredible Nicole Joka, owner and dance teacher at Prestige School of Dance, and a proud Rhodes University alumna!

She shared some inspiring insights, explaining how the beautiful differences among her dancers are actually their greatest strength.

Talk about a powerful #RUatNAF2025 message! You don't want to miss seeing her talent and vision come to life.

Stay tuned! More to come.

[trufm @trufm]

#ArtsandCulture

We’re joined by the talented Lalu Mokuku, the creative force behind Butterfly Heart Serurubele.

#LunchTimeShandis #truFM #NAF2025

[SABCNews_MorningLive @MorningLiveSABC]

[COMING UP]

The CEO of the National Arts Festival, Monica Newton who will speak about the growth of the festival as well as the ‘Beautiful Monsters’ there is installations at the Village Green and by the Rhodes Theatre

#MorningLive
#SABCNews
#NAF2025
#ChampionOfTheArt

[SA State Theatre @sastatetheatre]

🎭 Acting. 🖋️ Writing. 🎬 Directing.
Wisdom from the best in the game.
Coming soon on SAST TV

#NAF2025 #MasterclassSeries #SASTTV #CHANGINGTHEGAME #DrJohnKani #DrJerryMofokeng #AubreySekhabi #dsracEC #ectourism

[NationalArtsFestival @artsfestival]

our first Ovation Award of #NAF2025 - BAD AFRICAN
Ovation Awards celebrate excellence & are presented to standout Fringe productions.
Congrats to Céline Tshika & Spark In The Dark Company!
The final show runs today at 16:00 at the Gymnasium.
#BadAfrican

[NationalArtsFestival @artsfestival]

Young voices will channel passion, heritage, and power through song in the Makhanda Igwijo Competition, a celebration of tradition & talent with cash prizes up for grabs. The legendary The Soil leads the judging panel!Guy Butler Theatre, 1st July 2025 at 14:00
#NAF2025

[NationalArtsFestival @artsfestival]

Mthuthuzeli November brings the joy of movement to every stage he touches. A beautiful read on dance, purpose, and homecoming.

Read here: https://t.co/ipQWJO3BHu

SALT’s final performance today is on at 15:00.

#SALT
#MthuthuzeliNovember #Dance #Ballet #NAF2025

[SocialCues @fest]

@KateFZA @artsfestival Yes there is one!

[SocialCues @fest]

Fresh off the press! The latest edition of Cue is out now — packed with reviews, festival previews, and behind-the-scenes buzz from Makhanda 🎭🗞️

Read it here 👉 https://t.co/Q57etNld03

#CueMedia #NAF2025 #SocialCues #MakhandaArts