Authored by: Captain SA | SA Rainbow News | 27th August 2025
The South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) Free State acknowledges the scheduled EXCO Meets the People gathering between the Free State Provincial Government, led by Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, and the Clarens community on 26 August 2025 at 14:00.
#SAACYF #FreeState #CommunityEngagement
The forum calls on Clarens Creative and Cultural Practitioners to be present at this important engagement to raise their pressing concerns directly with Premier Letsoha-Mathae and MEC Zanele Sifuba from the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture, and Recreation.
#ArtsAndCulture #Clarens #CreativePractitioners
We emphasize that this platform should address real community challenges and not be reduced to electioneering or political campaigning.
#CommunityFirst #AccountabilityMatters #NoElectionCampaigning
Artists in the Thabo Mofutsanyane District, particularly those based in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality, continue to face serious struggles. The forum demands immediate and practical support. Specifically, MEC Zanele Sifuba must ensure that Clarens artists are included in the upcoming MACUFE Festival and integrated into other provincial projects without further delay.
#MACUFE2025 #SupportLocalTalent #Dihlabeng
The forum stresses the need for actionable solutions rather than empty promises, as local creatives have endured prolonged neglect.
#SolutionsNotPromises #ArtistsVoicesMatter
Previously, the SAACYF raised concerns over the MACUFE launch and participation process, urging for fairness, transparency, and inclusivity to guarantee equal opportunities for all artists in the Free State.
#FairProcess #Transparency #YouthInArts
Issued by:
SAACYF Free State Provincial Secretary
Linda Ngqotwane
