SA’s favourite satirist wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award: Pieter-Dirk Uys Photo: John Hogg Since the 1960s, Pieter-Dirk Uys has been poking fun at the country’s past while finding hilarious ways to ensure it progresses positively. The satirist, performer, author and social activist was recognised for his ample contributions to the arts at the 19th annual ACT Awards. … [Read more...] about SA’s favourite satirist wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
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Albie Sachs wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
Albie Sachs wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award: Albie Sachs Photo: John Hogg Among the six legends presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards was constitutional and creative crusader, Albie Sachs, who was honoured for his commitment to democracy, arts and culture in the country, often under exceptionally trying circumstances. … [Read more...] about Albie Sachs wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award
Johnny Clegg named an ACT Lifetime Achiever
Johnny Clegg named an ACT Lifetime Achiever: Johnny Clegg Photo: Supplied One of South Africa’s most revered musicians, Johnny Clegg, has been honoured with the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Award for music. Sponsored by SAMRO, the Award aims to celebrate Clegg’s fruitful career. Clegg, who is sometimes referred to as Le Zoulou Blanc (The White Zulu) has … [Read more...] about Johnny Clegg named an ACT Lifetime Achiever
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation: Today, the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi received the Life-Time Achievers Award for Conservation from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). “In celebration of the WESSA’s 90th anniversary of Caring for the Earth, we are … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation
Taliep Petersen Honoured with a Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award
Taliep Peterson. Lifetime Acheivement Award By Peter Feldman Taliep Petersen, one of South Africa’s most renowned singers, composers and directors who tragically passed away in the prime of his life in December 2006, has been posthumously honoured by the Naledi Theatre Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Award was presented by his great friend and creative … [Read more...] about Taliep Petersen Honoured with a Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award
