ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16

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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 ACT:DIRECTOR-GENERAL: ARTS AND CULTURE DATE: 23/11/2016

2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE STRATEGIC OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF SELECTED PROGRAMMES REPORT BY THE AUDITOR-GENERAL BUDGET VS EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION OF EXPENDITURE VARIANCE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION 2 2

3 STRATEGIC OVERVIEW 3 3

4 VISION A dynamic, vibrant and transformed Arts, Culture and Heritage sector, leading nation building through social cohesion and socio-economic inclusion 4 4

5 STRATEGIC GOALS A transformed, coherent and developmentfocused Arts, Culture and Heritage sector Nation building through effective social cohesion programme implementation A productive, diverse and inclusive Arts, Culture and Heritage sector A sound governance fiscal management system A professional and capacitated Arts, Culture and Heritage sector 5 5

6 White Paper Review 2015/16 PRIORITIES Nation Building and Social Cohesion (Outcome 14 Coordination) Mzansi Golden Economy Heritage Promotion and Preservation National Days The Library Programme National Archives Languages DAC Schools Programmes Cultural Diplomacy DAC Entities Governance 6 6

7 2015/16 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW (audited) Not Achieved 34% (32/93) Achieved 66% (61/93) 7 7

8 PERFORMANCE TRENDS Achieved Not Achieved 57% 58% 65% 71% 66% 55% 43% 42% 45% 35% 29% 34%

9 PROGRESS MADE AGAINST THE 2015/16 PRIORITIES 9 9

10 WHITE PAPER REVIEW PROCESS During the year under review, The Department of Arts and Culture embarked on consultative workshops on the White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage in provinces. Moreover, a National White Paper Review Summit was held in November 2015 during which wide-ranging recommendations were made to reshape the policy framework and a Reference Panel comprising experts and stakeholders in the sector was appointed to draft the revised White Paper

11 NATION BUILDING AND SOCIAL COHESION It remains the task of the Department of Arts & Culture to lead and co-ordinate efforts to reconstruct our fractured and divided past to a more socially and economically inclusive society that is proud of all its cultural expressions This entails, among other things, mobilising people to act together to embrace diverse cultures and create new forms of engagement towards greater unity In pursuit of these ideals, the DAC continued to lead and implement the social cohesion programme during the year under review. DAC and 13 Delivery Sector Departments reviewed Outcome 14 indicators to ensure that the programmes implemented promote a socially inclusive society Key highlights of the 2015/16 financial year include: 11 11

12 NATION BUILDING AND SOCIAL COHESION Project Target Actual achievement Community conversations on social cohesion and nation building conducted community conversation were conducted Coordination of the activities with departments Quarterly Outcome 14 Reports to Cabinet 4 quarterly reports generated and submitted to DPME and to Cabinet Gauteng; 4 Mpumalang a, 3 Free- State ; 3 Limpopo; 3 North West ; 4 Eastern Cape; 4 Western Cape; 4 Northen Cape; 4 KwaZulu- Natal; 4 Geographical spread of community conversations Participants during the community conversations 12 12

13 MZANSI GOLDEN ECONOMY 13 13

14 PLACEMENT OF ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS The DAC s human capital development strategy entails initiatives that seek to entrench the appreciation of arts, culture and heritage at an early developmental stage of child development The flagship programme in this regard is the placement of artists in schools. The year under review saw 352 arts practitioners placed in schools across all 9 provinces as follows: LIMPOPO 36 NORTH WEST 31 NORTHERN CAPE 36 WESTERN CAPE 30 EASTERN CAPE 35 KWAZULU NATAL MPUMALANGA GAUTENG 33 FREE STATE

15 INCUBATOR PROGRAMME The incubator programme, initiated in 2015/16 is intended to capacitate emerging artists The incubators are designed to provide tools of trade to allow for the creation of local content and the broadening of participation of artists in the economy The following incubators were supported in the 2015/16 financial year: Province Entity Number of Incubates enrolled 1. Western Cape Arts Cape Free State PACOFS Gauteng Market Theatre Gauteng State Theatre Mpumalanga Casterbridge Music Academy KwaZulu Natal Fashion Hub Gauteng Windy brow KwaZulu Natal Playhouse 30 Acting Director- General Vuyo Jack engages with incubates 15 15

16 CULTURAL EVENTS In the year under review 50 cultural events were supported through an open call for proposals. Furthermore 25 flagship cultural events were supported as follows: Province National & Regional Flagship Province National & Regional Flagship Eastern Cape National Arts Festival Buyele Khaya Pan African Festival Mpumalanga Mpumalanga Comes Alive Free State MACUFE Famo: the Cultural Mine Dance Festival North West Province Taung Cultural Calabash Mahika Mahikeng Gauteng Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Pale ya Rona Carnival Moretele Tribute Concert SAMA Awards Miami Winter Conference Mbokodo Awards MOSHITO DISCOP Limpopo Mapungubwe Arts Festival Marula Festival Northern Cape Diamonds & Dorings Western Cape Cape Town Carnival Cape Town International Jazz Festival Suiderooste Fees Tweede Nuwe Jaar KwaZulu-Natal ilembe Lifestyle Festival Indoni 4 provinces (Limpopo, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape) National Book Week 16 16

17 TOURING VENTURES In the year under review 8 major touring ventures and 41 open call ventures were supported including the following: EVENT / PROJECT NAME BENEFICIARY PROVINCE China Season China /South Africa International: China UK Season United Kingdom / South Africa International : United Kingdom Venice:56 th International Art Exhibition Mahabane Rose & Associates: Apartheid Museum The Garden Boy Kasie Amazing Young Artists KZN The Lost Ones Tour Lentswe Arts Projects NW Canadian National exhibition Tour Nsikelelo Thobelani Sitoe GP International: Venice Meropa Interactive Drumming International Folk Art meetings in Poland Performing Arts and Culture Development Project Umzansi Zulu Dancers NC International Poland 17 17

18 CULTURAL OBSERVATORY The South African Cultural Observatory is a national research centre hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare. The most important function of the Cultural Observatory will be to collate, collect & disseminate research on the arts, culture & heritage sector. The year under review saw the annual business plan and a work plan for the Cultural Observatory approved, offices established, a review of the data & methodology of the 2013 mapping study conducted and consultations on a 5 year research agenda initiated

19 LIVING LEGENDS PROGRAMME The Living Legends Legacy Programme was launched in November 2015., to recognize and celebrate the role of Living Legends in arts, culture & heritage and provide opportunities between the legends and aspiring young artists During the year under review, the Living Legends participated in a number of activities that included 18 master classes around the country, concerts and festivals. Moreover, a Living Legends Trust and interim governance committee were established

20 HERITAGE PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION 20 20

21 TRANSFORMING THE HERITAGE LANDSCAPE The year under review saw the country experience a number of incidents of defacing, vandalism and removal of heritage objects. In response to this, the Department hosted a national consultative workshop on the transformation of the heritage landscape. The Minister appointed a task team of heritage experts to inform and guide the process In implementing the recommendations of the workshop the DAC hosted a series of consultative forums through out all 9 provinces. The comprehensive response drafted includes specifics on the accelerated transformation of geographical names, monuments, statues and heritage sites & objects 21 21

22 GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES According to the South African Geographical Names Council Act, 1998, (Act No 118 of 1998), the Minister of Arts and Culture has appointed a new advisory body known as the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC) to advise on the transformation and standardisation of geographical names in South Africa In the period under review 226 geographical names were standardised including the ones below that received the most public interest Previous Name New Name Landmark Province Jamestown James Calata Town Eastern Cape Aliwal North Maletswai Town Eastern Cape Lady Frere Cacadu Town Eastern Cape Elliot Khowa Town Eastern Cape Queenstown Komani Town Eastern Cape Mount Frere KwaBhaca Town Eastern Cape Mount Ayliff MaXesibeni Town Eastern Cape Clocolan Hlohlolwane Town Free-State Harrismith intabazwe Town Free-State 22 22

23 LEGACY PROJECTS On 11 September 2015, President Jacob Zuma and Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, officially unveiled the Matola Monument and Interpretative Centre in memory of struggle heroes that were brutally killed during the Matola Raid in 1981 The centrepiece of the monument consists of three red obelisks, on which the names of the Matola martyrs are inscribed Adjacent to the monument is a multimedia information centre containing photographs and documentation of the anti-apartheid struggle 23 23

24 NATIONAL & COMMEMORATIVE DAYS National days are an everlasting reminder for the country, now and for future generation, of the key events that took place in our country They are designed to invoke national pride; commemorate the pain of the past; and celebrate the victorious future of our country Six national days and one commemorative day were hosted by the department as follows: NATIONAL DAY DATE PROVINCE Human Rights Day 21 March 2016 KwaZulu-Natal Freedom Day 27 April 2015 Gauteng Youth Day 16 June 2015 Gauteng Mandela Day 18 July 2015 KwaZulu-Natal Women s Day 9 August 2015 Free State Heritage Day 24 September 2015, Limpopo Day of Reconciliation 16 December 2015 Eastern Cape 24 24

25 THE LIBRARY PROGRAMME 25 25

26 COMMUNITY LIBRARIES PROGRAMME Thirty five libraries were upgraded A total of forty four new libraries were built in the reporting period as follows: KWAZULU-NATAL EASTERN CAPE NORTHERN CAPE Western Cape Northern Cape 4 10 NORTH WEST MPUMALANGA LIMPOPO WESTERN CAPE FREE STATE Modular / Dual Multipurpose New library built Mpumalanga Limpopo KwaZulu_Natal Gauteng Geographical spread of newly built community libraries Geographical spread of upgraded community libraries 26 26

27 COMMUNITY LIBRARIES PROGRAMME Geographical distribution of library material purchased Official opening of Bolokanang Community Library, Free- State (Petrusburg) 27 27

28 COMMUNITY LIBRARIES PROGRAMME 706 ICT infrastructure was upgraded and 532 libraries were connected with free public internet access Library awareness programmes and projects that promote a culture of reading were regularly implemented in the community libraries 33 libraries have established services for the visually impaired in the Eastern Cape (EC), KwaZulu-Natal. 27 bursaries were provided to library staff (23 Free-State and 4 North West) in the reporting period in order to enhance skills and competencies in libraries employment contracts were renewed in the period under review 28 28

29 LANGUAGES 29 29

30 TERMINOLOGY DEVELOPMENT The Constitution recognizes language as an important imperative to emancipate and empower people to access services and opportunities provided by government. The Department continued to develop terminologies for languages that were previously marginalized In the period under review, terminologies in the following domains were developed: 30 30

31 LANGUAGE BURSARY PROGRAMME The promulgation of the Use of Official Languages Act places a great demand for skills in the language space The language bursary scheme of the Department is aimed at meeting this demand. The year under review saw 463 bursaries awarded to students wishing to pursue a career in the language profession. The bursaries were awarded as follows: Language Bursaries UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY

32 INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE DAY The International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1999 in order to promote awareness of multilingualism, linguistic and cultural diversity. Celebrated on 21 February annually, this day commemorates an incident in 1952 when four students in Bangladesh were killed during demonstrations to recognise their mother tongue as an official language. The theme for the year under review was, "To promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by the people of the world"

33 READING AND WRITING PROGRAMME 42nd Biennial Conference in Bloemfontein The Department continued to support initiatives that promote the rights of persons with impairments. The Deputy Minister delivered a keynote address at the official opening of 42nd Biennial Conference on 14 October 2015 in Bloemfontein, Free State. The Biennial Conference of the SA National Council for the Blind (SANCB) is a major event, which takes place every two years in a different province, where vital matters on access to information for visually impaired people are discussed

34 ANNUAL NATIONAL BOOK WEEK The DAC in partnership with the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) hosted the National Book Week activities in Megoring Primary School on Wednesday, 09 September 2015 at Capricon Municipality- Limpopo under the theme #Goingplaces #BuyaBook. Various publishers such as Pan Macmillan SA, Penguin Random House SA, and NB Publishers have offered discounted books that will be sold at a minimal cost of R20 in Bargain Books and Exclusive Books stores nationwide. Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi gave a keynote address, donated books and also interacted with the learners, teaching them about the importance of national anthem and national symbols

35 DAC SCHOOLS PROGRAMME 35 35

36 NATIONAL IDENTITY PROGRAMME The National Identity Programme entails reciting of the Preamble of the Constitution in schools; installation of the national flag in schools; distribution of the national symbols both the national and AU anthems, and distribution of posters and the national identity booklet called the Passport of Patriotism DAC in collaboration with SABC intensified the National Identity campaign in February 2016 Department hoisted national flags in schools and distributed handheld flags in the reporting period 36 36

37 FUNDA MZANTSI NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Funda Mzantsi National Championship is a Book Club reading competition where more than 30 book clubs were invited to compete for a prize. Participants included book clubs from correctional facilities whereby offenders participated in reading as part of the rehabilitation programme.. Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi announced the winners of the 6th Funda Mzantsi National Championship during the closing ceremony on Wednesday, 07 October 2015, in George, Western Cape. The Funda Mzantsi National Championship took place under the theme Developing Creative Minds

38 CULTURAL DIPLOMACY PROGRAMME 38 38

39 AFRICA MONTH PROGRAMME Africa Day is celebrated annually to mark the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the African Union. Africa Month was launched in 2015/16 as a major new initiative to celebrate Africa in South Africa The theme for the 2015/16 financial year was: We are Africa opening the doors of learning and culture to promote peace and friendship from Cape to Cairo The theme sought to encourage political, economic integration and enhance social cohesion within the continent 39 39

40 AFRICA MONTH PROGRAMME In 2015 the country experienced a scourge of xenophobia and afrophobia that threatened to tarnish the image of South Africa to the world. In partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the Department embarked on a campaign titled We are Africa to discourage any form of xenophobia, through using the power of sports, arts and culture to improve the image of the country 40 40

41 CULTURAL SEASONS The Department of Arts and Culture held the celebration of the Year of China in South Africa from June 2015 at Playhouse, Durban. The celebration started with the Opening Ceremony of Tianjin Cultural and Arts Festival. This festival was one of the outstanding activities of the Year of China in South Africa In the period under review, the Department also continued with the implementation of the SA-UK Cultural Season 41 41

42 DAC ENTITIES GOVERNANCE 42 42

43 GOVERNANCE Shareholder compacts were signed with all DAC public entities Annual reports for public entities were tabled in Parliament as required The CEOs, CFOs and Chairpersons forums were held as planned Councils of most entities, with the exception of PANSALB, were constituted and inducted. 7 entities received clean audit reports, 6 received unqualified audit reports, 11 received qualified audit reports, 1 received an adverse audit opinion, and 1 received a disclaimer 43 43

44 REPORT BY THE AUDITOR-GENERAL 44 44

45 DAC AUDIT OUTCOMES 2010/ / / / / /16 Clean Unqualified X X X X X Qualified X Adverse Disclaimer 45 45

46 2015/16 AUDIT OUTCOME Opinion Unqualified Audit Report Attention was drawn to the following: Misstatements in the financial statements; Findings on non-compliance with regulations; Inadequate systems to prevent irregular expenditure; Procurement and contract management system were inadequate; and Findings on predetermined objectives: Hand held flags distributed Verification of library material Number of schools receiving booklets and posters of national symbols Number of schools receiving the preamble of the constitution 46 46

47 BUDGET VS EXPENDITURE 47 47

48 Summary of Appropriation Per Programme Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Variance % Spent R 000 R 000 R 000 Administration % Institutional Governance % Arts and Culture Promotion and Development Heritage Promotion and Preservation % Grand Total % 48 48

49 Appropriation Per Programme illustrated on a graph bil bil bil 973 mil mil 254 mil 224 mil 232 mil Administration Institutional Governance Arts & Culture Promotion & Development Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Heritage Promotion & Preservation 49 49

50 Summary of Appropriation Per Economic Classification Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Variance % Spent R 000 R 000 R 000 Compensation of employees % Goods and Services % Provinces & Municipalities (Conditional Grant) % Dept. Agencies & Accounts (Current) % Dept. Agencies & Accounts (Capital) % Non Profit Institutions % Foreign Government & International Organisations % Higher Education Institutions % Households % Public corporations and private enterprises % Buildings and other fixed structures % Heritage Assets % Machinery & equipment % Software & other Intangible assets % Payments for Financial Assets (Theft & Losses) % Interest and rent on land % Grand Total %

51 Appropriation Per Economic Classification illustrated on a graph Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure 51 51

52 EXPLANATION OF EXPENDITURE VARIANCE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION 52 52

53 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Compensation of Employees) A variance of R5 million was due to the status of filling of vacancies being at different stages of recruitment and selection process, as per the below spending per Programme: Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Variance Expenditure as a % of final appropriation R 000 R 000 R 000 Administration % Institutional Governance % Arts, Culture, Promotion and Development Heritage Promotion and Preservation % % Total % 53 53

54 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Goods and Services) Over-expenditure in IG was due to management fees charged by IDT for legacy projects A total variance amount of R28 million was due to delays by the Department of Public Works invoicing the Department for municipal charges and operating leases; and the secondary contributor was the delays with the installation of flags in schools. The actuals per Programme are as follows: Final Appropriation The spending per Programme is as follows: Actual Expenditure Variance R 000 R 000 R 000 Expenditure as a % of final appropriation Administration % Institutional Governance (IG) % Arts, Culture, Promotion & Development % Heritage Promotion &Preservation % Total % 54 54

55 Expenditure Per Economic Classification Provinces and Municipalities (Conditional Grant) An amount of R1,2 billion has been transferred to various Provinces. The details of transfers per Province are as follows: Name of Province Division of Revenue Act Adjustments Total available Actual transfer by National Amount spent by department % Transferred by National R 000 R 000 R 000 R 000 R 000 Eastern Cape % Free State % Gauteng % KwaZulu-Natal % Limpopo % Mpumalanga % Northern Cape % North West % Western Cape % Total % Provincial Dept (Vehicle licence % registration) Grand Total % 55 55

56 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Departmental Agencies & Accounts) A variance of R3 million was due to upgrade and refurbishment projects managed by DPW not yet invoiced by year end. The amount refers to capital works projects taking place at the Heritage, Performing Arts and Libraries Institutions. Name of Institution Final Appropriation Actual transfer Performing Arts Institutions (Cur/Cap) R 000 R 000 Artscape Market Theatre Foundation National Arts Council National Film and Video Foundation Performing Arts Centre of the Free State Playhouse Company State Theatre Windybrow Theatre Capital Transfer -Playhouses Mzansi Golden Economy Projects Total

57 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Departmental Agencies & Accounts) Name of Institution Final Appropriation Actual transfer Heritage Institutions (Cur/Cap) R 000 R 000 Ditsong Museums Iziko Museums of Cape Town War Museum of the Boer Republics KwaZulu-Natal Museum National Museum Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum The National English Literature Museum Voortrekker Museum Robben Island Museum William Humphreys Arts Gallery Nelson Mandela Museum

58 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Departmental Agencies & Accounts) Name of Institution Final Appropriation Actual transfer Heritage Institutions(Cur/Cap): R 000 R 000 Freedom Park Luthuli Museum South African Heritage Resources Agency National Heritage Council Capital Transfer Heritage Institutions Total

59 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Departmental Agencies & Accounts) Name of Institution Final Appropriation Actual transfer R 000 R 000 Libraries (Cur/Cap) National Library of South Africa South African Library for the Blind National Library of SA (Community Libraries) Capital transfer - Libraries Total

60 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Departmental Agencies & Accounts) Final Appropriation Actual transfer Capital Works: R 000 R 000 Capital Works of Performing Arts projects Capital Works of Heritage Legacy Projects Capital Works of Libraries - - Total Other: Constitutional Institution: Pan South African Language Board Office accommodation (municipal charges and operating leases) TV licences 7 7 Total

61 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Foreign Government & International Organisations) A variance of R199 thousand was mainly due to fluctuations in the exchange rate for the transfer of membership fees to the Commonwealth Foundation. Final Appropriation Actual transfer R 000 R 000 African World Heritage Fund Subfees: Commonwealth Total

62 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Households) A variance of R3 million was due to financial assistance projects approved but waiting for compliance documents from beneficiaries. Final Appropriation Actual transfer Households R 000 R 000 Employee social benefits Language development projects Cultural and Creative Industries Mzansi Golden Economy projects Heritage promotion Arts, social development and youth Total

63 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Public Corporations & Private Enterprises) A variance of R15 million was experienced in MGE projects transfers to beneficiaries for grantsin-aid due to tranche payments that were not claimed in the year under review and to capital works transfers for Performing Arts projects. Final Appropriation Actual transfer R 000 R 000 Public Corporations & Private Enterprises (Cur/Cap) projects: Arts social development and youth Mzansi Golden Economy Projects National Language Services Capital Works Performing Arts projects Cultural and Creative Industries Total

64 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Non Profit Institutions) A variance of R16 million was mainly due to capital works and Arts Social Development and Youth projects. Final Appropriation Actual transfer Non Profit Institutions (Cur/Cap) projects: R 000 R 000 Arts social development and youth Gcwala Ngamasiko Cultural Festival Cultural and Creative Industries Northern Cape Theatre - Capital Mzansi Golden Economy projects Heritage Projects Library and Information Association of South Africa

65 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Non Profit Institutions ) Final Appropriation Actual transfer Non Profit Institutions (Cur/Cap) projects: R 000 R 000 South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) Capital Works of Heritage Legacy projects Capital Works of Performing Arts projects iari (African Renaissance Institute) Total

66 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Non Profit Institutions) Final Appropriation Actual transfer Subsidies: R 000 R 000 Business Arts South Africa (BASA) Engelenburg House art collection: Pretoria Blind SA Blind SA - Capital Total

67 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Buildings and other fixed structures) A variance of R9 million was due to DPW invoicing the Department for construction work at the Old Library building for National Archives and the Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance. The expensing of transfers to IDT for legacy projects Final Appropriation Actual expenditure R 000 R 000 Buildings and other fixed structures Total

68 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Machinery and equipment) A variance of R1,5 million was due to the delay in finalising the procurement process of a tender issued through SITA for the digitisation of the Rivonia Trial Records. Final Appropriation Actual expenditure R 000 R 000 Machinery and equipment Total

69 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Heritage Assets) A variance of R300 thousand was due to delays in the consultation process of declaring the Chief Zibi of Amahlubi Tribal Authority (North West Province) site as required by the National Heritage Resources Act. Final Appropriation Actual transfer R 000 R 000 Heritage Assets Total

70 Expenditure Variance Per Economic Classification (Software and other Intangible Assets) A variance of R377 thousand was due to SITA invoicing the Department less than anticipated for NAAIRS project. Final Appropriation Actual transfer R 000 R 000 Software and other intangible assets Total

71 ACT iari DAC DPME MACUFE NAAIRS UK SANGC ABBREVIATIONS ACTING AFRICAN RENAISSANCE INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANGAUNG AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL NATIONAL AUTOMATED ARCHIVAL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM UNITED KINGDOM SOUTH AFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES COUNCIL ICT UNESCO SANCB SABDC OAU CEO CFO INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND SOUTH AFRICAN BOOKS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN UNION CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PANSALB PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD HSEMS HUMAN, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 71 71

72 THANK YOU 72 72