The creative industry debate is raging in South Africa. Here’s a quick glimpse:
” This sector is serious business. Recent developments could mean the South African creative or cultural sector is finally on the path to getting rid of its image as an industry with no significant economic contribution to make in the country or of people with no business sense.
A media statement from Gautengs MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, states an estimated 200 jobs would be created through the production of a film at the cost of R20m. These jobs, according to the National Film and Video Foundation, would be permanent if the film industry were to consistently produce 15 to 20 films a year.”
