As the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, IFAS and Good Things Guy have joined forces to share the stories of South African creatives whose artistic journeys have been shaped by French–South African cooperation.
Through a special series of interviews, readers hear from voices from across the creative spectrum — artists, filmmakers, designers, and innovators — whose work embodies the spirit of connection, creativity, and shared achievement.
Since its founding in 1995, IFAS — the cultural agency of the Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi — has been a vital platform for artistic dialogue and exchange, supporting collaborations that span disciplines from visual arts and film to digital innovation and gaming. Over the past three decades, these partnerships have nurtured mutual understanding and creative growth, enriching both nations’ cultural landscapes.
Read the interviews in the series here:
- Ambassador David Martinon Reflects on 30 Years of French–South African Creativity
- Glorinah Khutso Mabaso Weaves African Stories Into Global Design
- Lesego Vorster Is Telling Emmy-Winning South African Stories Through Animation
- Art Meets Community and Collaboration As Storytelling Expands Beyond Borders
- Bulumko Mbete Turns Family Stories Into Inspired Art Honouring Heritage and Memories
- Xabiso Vili Reimagines African Storytelling Through Poetry and Technology
- Jabulile Majola’s Isitifiketi EP Is a Tender Tribute to Belonging
- Cait Pansegrouw Shares the Power of Community in Filmmaking
- Loading South Africa’s Next Game Changer, Thabo Tsolo Talks Gaming and Local Stories
- Tshego Khutsoane Shares How Art is Turned into Opportunity in Rural South Africa
- Poet Zama Madinana Set to Bring Fire to FĂŞte de la Musique Stage
- The /Xam Story Is Humanity’s Story, and This Project Is Helping Tell It
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