Artists call for urgent action at Sona 2026 – The Mail & Guardian

Artists call for urgent action at Sona 2026 – The Mail & Guardian

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.  As the State of the Natio…