Welcome to the heart of our festival’s journey - the Program. For 2024, the RBI Arts Festival theme is “Art of Everyday Life.” This theme celebrates how art transforms daily experiences into something special and meaningful. It includes creative retellings of history and mythology and explores various art forms like movies, theatre, books, and poetry. Originally rooted in fine arts, where everyday materials like waste were used to create sculptures and tapestries, this theme challenges traditional perspectives and embraces the diverse ways art enhances our understanding of the world.
Welcome to the heart of our festival's journey - the Program. As the days unfold, the Royal Bafokeng Institute's 2023 Arts Festival promises a tapestry of experiences, with each event meticulously curated to capture the essence of artistic passion. Our program is designed not just as a showcase of talent, but as a voyage of discovery, inspiration, and celebration.
Ticket Outlets: Kitsong Independent School, Lebone II College, Keladi High School, Matale Secondary School, Bafokeng High School, and Quicket.
Tshepang Maelangwe, Collet Maise, Paul Mbuqa and Kamogelo Molokoane will curate fine arts pieces produced by Bafokeng learners across the regions
Mathware Primary School
Dr Dlavane of the NWU Centre of African Languages and teaching
Kabelo Kgatea
Rre Enki Pitsoe
Directed by Edward Makgale and performed by Capital region Secondary School learners
Directed by Onkarabetse Motsepe and performed by Capital Region Secondary School learners
Directed by Mogoebi Thathana and performed by Mathware Primary School learners
Directed by Stanley Letebele and performed by Mmanape Secondary School learners
All
Directed by Andrew Rapoo and performed by Thethe and Molotlegi Secondary Schools learners
Directed by Ofentse Irish Dinokana and performed by learners from Capital Region Schools
'Betrayal' - Explores the emotional impact of HIV and Aids
'Kedibone' - Explores the possible hazards of social media
'Mangata' - Depicting a young girl and her father crossing the Mediterranean Sea on a boat taking them from Africa to Europe.
• Oratile Makgala with Thethe & Molotlegi
School learners
• Andrew Rapoo with Thethe & Molotlegi School learners
• ECU short film
Film industry expert
Directed by Lizzy Ranta and performed by learners from Tshukudu Secondary School
Directed by Dineo Katane and performed by learners from Thethe Highschool
All
Directed by Kgosana Happy Legari and performed by Edward Makgale and Ntefo Modisakeng
Young artists will be given the opportunity to attend workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship sessions with established names in the industry.