Category is: Emperors and Activists
Ashraf Johaardien nurtures multiple passions and has been associated with several major South African arts and culture organisations in various roles over the last two decades. He is the CEO
22nd Annual BASA Awards: winners announced
‘Fostering collaboration between business and the arts brings positive change and enables better futures: for artists, through the publicity and acknowledgement that the Awards generate; for business, through the creativity
2019 BASA Awards Artistic Line-up
From Lebo Mashile and Masasa Mbangeni, to Vuyani Dance Theatre and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra (JYO), the annual BASA Awards have become a platform for showcasing some of South Africa’s
Encore: Savannah Feeke
Savannah Feeke is currently the Head of Marketing and Communication at Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). Looking back at some of her achievements to date, Feeke says, ‘Not a
Q&A with Kojo Baffoe
The BASA Awards highlight the artistic richness of South Africa, which can contribute to the real development of our society, says Kojo Baffoe, Chair of the Awards Adjudication Panel. Anne
Designed Objects | BASA Awards 2019 Trophies
Working with the theme ‘ALGO-RHYTHMS’, which refers both to algorithms in mathematics and computer code, and to rhythm in music, Ralph Borland has been commissioned to design and produce the
Theme for BASA Awards 2019 pushes boundaries
Since the inception of Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) in 1997, as a joint initiative between the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the private sector, the
BASA Awards 2019 Finalists Announced
The 22nd Annual BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard, once again shine a spotlight on powerful partnerships in fourteen categories that demonstrate the multitude of ways in which business and the
New members appointed to BASA Board
Shortlisted from a pool of extremely impressive candidate submissions, Devi Sankaree Govender, Kathy Berman and Kojo Baffoe have been appointed as the newest members of the Business and Arts South
22nd Business and Arts South Africa Awards
The adjudication panel for the 22nd annual Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards, partnered by Hollard, has been announced. The independent panel of professionals, with expertise in the business
Ashraf Johaardien goes beyond binaries
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Ashraf Johaardien, an award-winning playwright, performer and producer. He is the CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), and a PhD candidate with
Creative highways and digital byways
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Ashraf Johaardien, an award-winning playwright, performer and producer. He is the CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), and a PhD candidate
Pop icons, paraphernalia and shifting paradigms
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Ashraf Johaardien, an award-winning playwright, producer and arts manager. He took up the role of CEO at Business and Arts South Africa
Encore: Ashraf Johaardien
Ashraf Johaardien is the recently appointed CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). He works closely with the new Chairperson, Charmaine Soobramoney, and the board to manage, drive and
Empowering the creative economy
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) is committed to optimising the creative industries’ impact on social and economic growth and has implemented many programmes since the advent of democracy
Bringing black womxn musicians to the periphery
Under the leadership of trailblazing singer songwriter Rehilwe Mooketsi, a new recording label has been launched. Appropriately named Phunya, the new label has a different mission; to bring performers who
Surfing big waves
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, the former CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). Imagine this. Mavericks, not the strip joint, but the surf location in Northern
Reflections on Time
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine This being the first issue of the new year, it is time for us to decide what is going to be
Encore: Michelle Constant
Michelle Constant has been the CEO of BASA (Business and Arts South Africa) for the last decade. ‘A personal achievement for me during that time was receiving the French Chevalier
Everything fits in the room
After two decades under the successful leadership of Nicola Danby and then Michelle Constant, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) will be helmed by Ashraf Johaardien from 1 March 2019.
Hollard & Business and Arts South Africa: A partnership with purpose
It’s no secret that Hollard is a passionate supporter of the arts, as any visit to our scenic grounds in Parktown can confirm. From the walls of our offices to
Thank you to a champion of the arts
After ten years as the CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), Michelle Constant will be pursuing other interests as of 1 March 2019. Her tenure has seen BASA
Standard Bank toasts 35 years!
Since its inception almost four decades ago, one national award has come to be regarded as the ultimate accolade for young South African arts innovators on the cusp of greatness.
Another annus horribilis?
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine Is it really a year ago that I wrote the last December/January editor’s note? It seems to have been just yesterday
Some December contemplation…
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). As we move into the final throes of what has been, for many, a true
Business and Arts South Africa appoints new CEO
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has announced who will succeed current CEO Michelle Constant when she steps down end February 2019. Says Charmaine Soobramoney, BASA Chairperson: “When Michelle announced