Creative economy in focus

The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) celebrates women in the creative industries this International Women’s Day at its international conference in Nelson Mandela Bay. From left, are industry leaders Sizakele Shongwe (Department of Arts and Culture), Rosemary Mangope (CEO, National Arts Council) and Prof Jen Snowball (South African Cultural Observatory), who are discussing the future of the creative economy, which includes transformation and gender. Photo supplied