Cultural Policy and Management - CPM

20/10/2026

CPM in Action: We are thrilled to see current MA in Cultural Policy and Management student, Kim Williams, featured in Nomad Africa Magazine! 🌍✨

​In the article, "Building the Table: Kim Williams on Hospitality, Tourism and the Future of African Entrepreneurship," Kim shares insightful perspectives on reshaping hospitality, fostering sustainable tourism, and driving entrepreneurial innovation across the continent.
​It’s inspiring to watch our students shape the future of creative industries and cultural leadership! 💡🙌

​📖 Read the full feature here: https://www.nomadafricamag.com/building-the-table-kim-williams-on-hospitality-tourism-and-the-future-of-african-entrepreneurship/

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For Kim Williams, storytelling has always been about more than putting words on a page. Growing up in Southern United States, Texas, she knew from the age of eight that she wanted to become a writer. That ambition eventually took her to Los Angeles, where she spent 25 years building a career as a wr...

12/10/2026

📢 CPM RESEARCH PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎓✨

We are thrilled to share that ground-breaking new research co-authored by Department of Cultural Policy and Management (CPM) Research Associate, Prof. Mziwoxolo Sirayi, has just been published in the international open-access journal Sustainability!

🎉 Article Title: The Nyandeni Smart Village Initiative: Towards an Indigenous Knowledge-Led Model of Rural Transformation in South Africa

This transformative paper explores how Indigenous Knowledge, community participation, and decolonial planning can serve as the core foundation for smart village development, offering a powerful, locally grounded alternative to technology-centered models of rural development.

Using the Nyandeni Smart Village Pilot Project in the Eastern Cape as a prime case study, the research demonstrates how bringing traditional governance, local culture, and multi-stakeholder collaboration together creates sustainable, socio-economic impact in African contexts.

Massive congratulations to Prof. Sirayi and co-authors Sibusiso Ndlangamandla, Luvo Sirayi, and Mcebisi Mabuza on this outstanding academic contribution! 👏📚

📖 Read the full open-access article here: https://doi.org/10.3390/su181910129

An increasing number of decolonial scholars have challenged the presumed superiority of Western and technocratic approaches to development, highlighting their limitations in understanding African contexts, particularly in South Africa. Despite its historical marginalisation, Indigenous Knowledge has...

08/10/2026

Ulwazi Unleashed: CCI Opportunities & Culture Await! 🚀🎭

​📢 Big News! We’ve Upgraded Ulwazi! 🎉
​Looking for your next career leap, global break, or exciting creative event? We’ve just launched a dedicated section on Ulwazi packed with fresh CPM/CCI opportunities and happenings from all around the globe!

​Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you:
💼 Job Postings – Take the next step in your professional journey.

🎓 Internship Announcements – Kickstart your career with hands-on experience.

✨ Fellowship Opportunities – Elevate your impact and connect with leaders globally.

🎭 Events & Festivals – Discover fun things to do, attend, and experience across the arts and culture sector!
..and so much more!

​Ready to see what’s available? 🧐
​👉 Head over to the Ulwazi Announcements page now and discover your next opportunity! 🚀✨

05/10/2026

CPM WORDS OF WISDOM | Vol. 02: Shaping Your Path in Culture & Arts

Your career in the creative economy won't be a straight line; it will be a deliberate construction. When you align your personal passions with deep sector knowledge, you don't just join the arts & cultural sector; you shape it.

The research you conduct, the theories you unpack, and the projects you manage in your studies are not just academic exercises; they are the foundational blueprints for your professional identity. Pay attention to the niche topics, industries, and creative problems that consistently spark your curiosity.

❓ What specific area or issue in the arts and cultural sector are you most passionate about transforming? Let us know below! 👇

Consider exploring your passions at WSOA - CPM. Applications for 2027 are open now!

Cultural Policy Management The Cultural Policy and Management Department in the Wits School of Arts (CPM) offers industry aligned experiential and decolonised curriculum which is informed by social pedagogy philosophy. Contact Us Cultural Policy Management The Cultural Policy and Management Departme...

01/10/2026

Ready to innovate at the intersection of music, tech, and business? 🎵📱📈

Applications are open for the AI & Music Business Hackathon at the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival (13–16 October 2026 in Johannesburg)! Your idea could win a R30,000 funding prize! 💸

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 15:00 SAST.

👉 Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wBzLpvJMCw or scan the QR code!

01/10/2026

Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival returns to Braamfontein from 13–17 October 2026! ⚡🌍

Wits staff and students are invited to request a complimentary festival pass and explore exhibitions, talks, games, and immersive experiences showcasing African digital creativity and innovation.

🎟️ Scan the QR code or visit: https://ow.ly/zEK750ZQ1hT
Limited passes available.

29/09/2026

Big news for the arts & culture experience at Wits!
Read more 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/19iUS6aZ8F/

24/09/2026

21/09/2026

CPM In Action🎥: Kamo Matsoso & Palesa Mnyaka named M&G 200 Young South Africans Honourees!✨

We are thrilled to celebrate two outstanding scholars/practitioners from our CPM student family who have been recognized in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026 (Arts, Culture & Entertainment)!

🎓 CPM Student Spotlight: Kamo Matsoso
Current CPM MA student Kamo Matsoso is a vocalist, composer, senior lecturer at AFDA, and founder/CEO of KK Management. Her work bridges research, performance, and ethical artist representation, advocating for fair remuneration and sustainable creative industry standards.

Read Kamo’s full feature profile 👉🏽! https://mg.co.za/2026-08-05-palesa-mnyaka/

🌟 CPM Alumni Spotlight: Palesa Mnyaka
CPM alumna Palesa Mnyaka (Manager: Public Culture, City of Johannesburg) is transforming how urban history is accessed and remembered. By pioneering the digital mapping of public art and integrating AR/VR at sites like The Wilds and the Dr Xuma House Museum, she centers inclusion, dignity, and historical justice in public heritage practice.

Read Palesa’s full feature profile 👉🏽! https://mg.co.za/2026-08-05-kamo-matsoso/

Congratulations to Kamo and Palesa, your impact on South Africa's creative and cultural industries showcases the transformative power of cultural policy in action! 🥂🎉

Full Articles:
https://mg.co.za/200-young-south-africans-2026/arts-culture-entertainment/
https://mg.co.za/200-young-south-africans-2026/arts-culture-entertainment/

15/09/2026

As digital landscapes and global dynamics evolve, examining how African stories are owned, told, and protected remains central to our mission in cultural policy and strategic management. We look forward to contributing to these crucial conversations alongside regional visionaries and creative leaders at Afrotellers 2026!

📅 Dates: 27th – 31st October 2026
📍 Location: Mombasa, Kenya
🎟️ Register Today: https://afrotellers.org