Government support for the arts, culture and heritage is important even in tough economic conditions.
- Associate research scientist, Nelson Mandela University
Creative hubs and clusters mushroomed in the Asia-Pacific region. South Africa must follow suit or miss the opportunity to grow its creative economy.
South African creative and cultural industries have taken some early steps to elevate women to leadership positions, but there is still some way to go.
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