ACT, JTI collaborate on Lifetime Achievement Award

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This year the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) reaches yet another milestone as its annual ACT Awards programme grows from strength to strength. The Dance Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented at this year’s ceremony, supported by Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Continue reading

Young stars prove their worth in scholarship competition

2015 ACT scholarships recipients, Carla Smith, Caleb Heynes and Andiswa Mbolekwa. Picture: Debbie Yazbek

2015 ACT scholarships recipients, Carla Smith, Caleb Heynes and Andiswa Mbolekwa. Picture: Debbie Yazbek

THE 2015 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships finalists put on a stellar showcase for audience members on October 13. After a demanding week of rehearsals at the hands of a talented creative team and a tough final round in front of a live audience, Carla Smith, Caleb Heynes and Andiswa Mbolekwa were crowned as triple threats winning the competition. The trio convinced the judges of their proficiency in singing, dancing and acting, and as a result will be supported in their undergraduate tertiary studies, beginning in 2016. Continue reading