Creative voices at Dibukafé: Highlights and upcoming sessions

Arts and Creative Industries

Dibukafé, a concept by the French Institute of South Africa and Dibuka, continues to serve as a space for cultural dialogue, learning and exchange in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Recent activities include:

On 11 September, the French Embassy and IFAS hosted a screening of Truth Be Told – Prisoner in My Mind, directed by Enver Samuel. This fifth episode in the award-winning filmmaker’s series revisits apartheid-era atrocities and the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The film recounts the killing of Richard and Irene Motasi by a security police hit squad in 1987, and the survival of their son Tshidiso, who continues to confront the trauma of that night.

On 4 September, award-winning performance poet, theatremaker and scriptwriter Tshepo Molefe presented New Verses, a poetry reading at Dibukafé.

On 30 August, Dibukafé hosted Creativity is the New Gold, a panel discussion convened by Creative20. The initiative seeks recognition of the creative and cultural industries as key drivers of economic growth and is rallying 10,000 signatories for its ‘Creativity is our Superpower’ pledge.

Looking ahead, Dibuka continues its Friday pop-ups in Morningside. Every Friday in September, the library collection is available at Lycée Jules Verne for Dibuka members, pupils and families.

Dibukafé also hosts the Campus France Corner, where #WalkInWednesdays offer guidance on studying in France. The next session takes place on Wednesday 8 October from 10:00 to 15:00.

Dibukafé is an open platform for cultural dialogue. Individuals and organisations wishing to host events in the space are invited to apply here.

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