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We promote the exchange of knowledge through a network of schools, the training of French-speaking educators, opportunities for postgraduate studies in France and an extensive library and information centre.

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We aim to strengthen cultural ties and partnerships between institutions and professionals in France and the region through multi-disciplinary exchanges, events, and creative collaborations.

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Our goal is to enhance bilateral relations between France and South Africa by supporting innovation, technology, and international research developments

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Governance and Human Rights

Our work focuses on building social cohesion through championing economic inclusion, feminist diplomacy and climate change.

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Governance and Human Rights

Call for Expressions of Interest: youth-led SRHR networks in South Africa & Malawi

Are you a youth-led network of citizens and civil society organisations working on sexual and...

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Science and Innovation

The Hidden Years of South African Music

The Institut Français (Paris), the French Embassy in South Africa and IFAS-Research are pleased to...

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Education

Why learn French?

As part of a communication campaign to promote the teaching and learning of French, the...

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Arts and Creative Industries

MyFrenchFilmFestival returns for its 12th edition

With more than 12 million film views across 200 territories last year, and a special...

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Meet our True Fashion, Try on Green Mentees

Earlier this year, the French Institute of South Africa and the Goethe Institut South Africa, with the support of the Franco-German Cultural Fund, conceptualised a fashion mentorship programme through a […]

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Education

English Language Assistants Program in France

The recruitment campaign for the English Language Teaching Assistants in France for the 2022-2023...

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Arts and Creative Industries

The DEENTAL Series Call for applications

The DEENTAL Series Workshop for writers and producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries...

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Science and Innovation

SCAC/IFAS Call for applications

IFAS RESEARCH Call for Applications 2022 Master’s students – Doctoral students – Post-doctoral students...

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Call for Expressions of Interest: youth-led SRHR networks in Malawi

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Local cooperation is based on partnerships between French authorities (regions, departments, inter-municipalities, districts) and foreign authorities, involving human exchanges and relationships of trust. It is a pillar of French external action.

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Education

French language FSPI in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

The launching seminar of the French language project in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi,...

Arts and Creative Industries

Novembre Numerique Animation Jam

Sixty animators responded to the call for applications for the 2021 Animation Jam. On...

Science and Innovation

France wishes to contribute to the SKA project and to research in radio astronomy

On Thursday 4 February 2021, on the occasion of the official creation of SKA...

Governance and Human Rights

Generation Equality Forum to drive Major Policy Reforms and Generate over $40 Billion in New Investments

Heads of State and Government, heads of international organizations, activists from civil society and...

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The French Institute has a range of successful partnerships with educational and research institutions, non-governmental organisations, governmental organisations, cultural organisations and esteemed multinational organisations. We are committed to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with partners who provide a vital mutual transfer of ideas and support to help us reach our shared cooperation goals between France, South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. Partner with us today.

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Novembre Numérique - Animation Jam 2021
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This year’s Fête de la Musique was celebrated in Johannesburg in four venues: Newtown Junction, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Alliance Française Johannesburg, and Victoria Yards. Strict COVID-19 protocols were observed in each location. Video©: Earl Abrahams
Johannesburg Fête de la Musique - 2021
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IQOQO – Collection/ to collect in Zulu The French Embassy and the French Institute in South Africa (IFAS) initiated in 2020 IQOQO, a reference platform of the Creative and Cultural Industries in South Africa, with an initial focus on the museum and fashion sectors. The idea of IQOQO is to offer a digital platform and a tool that can be used by local/ international audiences and professionals who want to gain a full understanding of how these industries are structured, who the relevant players are, and what kinds of projects those players could be contacted for.
IQOQO
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Anathi Hadebe tells you more about his project "Abalali". #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Talents - Anathi Hadebe
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Cécile Blondel is the Head of International Development for Gobelins School and was part of the mentoring team with Aïda Del Solar on Bridges. More about the mentoring team: * Cécile Blondel After spending 5 years in the audiovisual industry as a special effects artist specialized in prosthetics for cinema and theatre, Cécile studied and worked in the field of history of art. From 1989 to 1995 she was a lecturer in Cultural History and associate researcher. She taught at La Sorbonne and Science Po, Paris. From 1995 she taught as a lecturer in French and European Art and Cultural History at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and then for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. She has been the Head of International Relations at Gobelins since 2012, where she is in charge of the International Programmes: Summer Schools and Master of Arts in Character Animation. * Aïda Del Solar, Scriptwriting Expert Graduated from ENSad (Cinema & Animation) and La Femis (Scriptwriting), Aïda del Solar has been coaching visual storytelling for animation and cinema for more than 20 years. She works all around the world with directors, productions and studios, cultural institutions and prestigious schools – like Gobelins, Supinfocom (Rubika), Ensad, Université Paris 8, The Animation Workshop & Unesco IFPC… Aïda’s goal is to help to find the strongest foundations inside each author’s project. The creative process will emerge from their first idea, thanks to motivated information, short writings and gestures. Then the emotional seed will sprout and grow, carrying a strong identity, genuine personality and universal empathy. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Team - Cécile Blondel
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Erika Denis is the Head of Music, Film and Media for the French Embassy in South Africa, which is Producer of Bridges' pilot "Red Ants" More about her: During the last 20 years, Erika Denis has been developing her career in the television, film industry and digital media markets in both private and public sector. She has undertaken the positions of producer, line producer, international development executive, audiovisual senior manager and consultant, targeting the international sector with a particular focus on Africa, Europe and Canada. She has built an extensive network of strong relationships with broadcasters, platforms, accelerator, clusters, financiers, festivals, markets, producers, funding bodies, studios, talents, schools and governments representatives. She is currently the head of films, media and Music for the French Embassy in South Africa and its cultural agency the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS). IFAS is a platform for cooperation, encouraging cultural diversity and exchanges between South Africa, France and the rest of the African continent. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Team - Erika Denis
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Isaac Mogajane is the Executive Producer on Bridges. More about him: Isaac is a co-founder of Diprente, a Johannesburg based production company that creates and produces television series and feature films. Over the 12 years that Diprente has been operational, the company has produced series such as the Emmy nominated series, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, the award-winning Bantu Hour with Hugh Masekela, the first African Netflix Original series, Queen Sono, as well as the feature films, Catching Feelings, Matwetwe and Blitz Patollie. Driven by his love of animation, Isaac spearheaded the creation of Diprente Junior, a company dedicated to producing authentic animated series and films that represent modern day Africa in an honest and well-rounded way. Diprente Junior currently has projects in development and production with numerous studios and networks all around the world. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Team - Isaac Mogajane
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Lesego Vorster is the Line Producer on Bridges, he is responsible for assembling the team, ensuring the standard is maintained and that deadlines are met. More about him: Lesego Vorster was born and raised in Diepkloof Soweto. He studied Fine Arts at Wits University and completed his Masters at Gobelins l’Ecole de l’Image in Paris, France before returning to head up the animation department at Tshimologong Digital Precinct as well as revive his own studio called The Hidden Hand Studios. His goals are mainly focused on having world class animation coming out of the continent and stresses the importance of pushing the Authentic African Aesthetics in everything he is involved in, from his teaching practice to his own work. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Team - Lesego Vorster
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Mogau Kekana tells you more about the pilot of BRIDGES, his movie "Red Ants". Synopsis: Khaya, a young man working as a red ant (a South African eviction enforcer) has a particularly bad day when he is forced to evict an old man who would rather die than leave his home. About the creator: Mogau Kekana is a concept and storyboard artist based in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. His work is can be described as contemporary and afro-centric, as it is mostly inspired by the stories, cultures, and aesthetics he grew up with. In 2020, he worked as a storyboard artist on the 1st African Netflix original animated series “MAMA K’s SUPER 4” and is currently doing his Masters in animation and film making at School of Images - GOBELINS. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Talents - Mogau Kekana
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Nompi Vilakazi tells you more about her project "Gumboot Ants". Synopsis: Tap, a little pre-teen ant, wants nothing more than to be recognised as a great gumboot dancer. But being scrawny and a head shorter than all the other dancers makes that a near impossible feat. Physically, he just can’t get into the space, until he discovers some rusty coke bottle tops and he attaches them to the bottom of his gumboots. This instantly gives his gumboots a loud tap and he eventually gets everybody’s attention. About the creator: Nompi Vilakazi is a screenwriter of both animation and live action content. She has experience in television drama series and as a Script Development Executive she has worked across genres such as drama, telenovela and animation. Her filmography includes editing credits from the cutting rooms of numerous feature films and Nompi is currently producing an animated pre-school series as well as a live action family movie. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the talents - Nompi Vilakazi
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Sithembiso Mpehle, from Dipopaai Studios, tells you more about his project "Zama". Synopsis: Zama is a heartwarming tale about a budding entrepreneur and her street-wise hustler, Gogo, who outsmarts greedy corporate developers and an alien to save their community of street venders in a future South Africa. About Dipopaai Studios: Hellbent on producing animated content for Africans by Africans, the progressively expanding Dipopaai animation team, founded by Sithembiso Mpehle and Kearatwa Sedidi, were recognised the 2019 Mail&Guardian Young South Africans list. Dipopaai maintains an unquestionable conviction to create African animation that appeals to a global market. #animation #Africa
BRIDGES - Meet the Talents - Sithembiso Mpehle
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BRIDGES is an initiative to create opportunities for emerging African talents in animation. Established by IFAS (Institut Français en Afrique du Sud) in partnership with GOBELINS, Diprente and Tshimologong Precinct, the series will be made up of ten original short films of one-minute each, and ultimately develop a library of compelling, entertaining films that contribute to the growth and development of the local animation industry. "RED ANTS", the first short film of the series, will premiere at the Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy #animation #Africa
BRIDGES, THE AFRICAN ANIMATION SERIES - TRAILER
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