Art is a country's heartbeat

26 August 2015 - 02:44
By Leonie Wagner and Gabe Mbele

If South Africa is flat-lining, then arts and culture are the defibrillator. This is according to some artists at the launch of the Department of Arts and Culture's Living Legends Legacy Project, which is intended to promote cultural development through mentorship and master classes.Minister Nathi Mthethwa has pledged R5-million as an initial investment.

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