Final call for entries: NACA awards 2025: Celebrating the bold, the brilliant and the best in SA creativity
The countdown is on. With the closing date of June 20 fast approaching, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is making one last call to South Africa's creative community — artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations — to submit their most outstanding work for the National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) 2025. Now in its second year, the NACA Awards, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape our cultural identity. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, designer, curator, musician, writer, or performer — this is your stage.
Ryan Mortimer, Ridwaan Mohammed, excellence in sport recipients Daniyal Mathews and Ibrahim Sharif of Team Siata and Nishaal Rabichand at the Ammen Awards hosted by the Shri Mariammen Temple Society in Mt Edgecombe
'The NACA Awards are more than recognition, they are a reflection of who we are as a people. We urge the sector to submit their finest work, not just to compete, but to inspire. Share your most thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful creations — works that capture the spirit of our nation and contribute to South Africa's creative landscape. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your time to share your brilliance with the country,' said the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Award Categories: Submissions are open across six exciting categories, with 30 awards to be issued. These include:
Heritage Sites
Visual Arts & Crafts
Literary Works
Audio Visual & Interactive Media
Design & Creative Services
Performing Arts
In addition, the Ministerial (Discretionary) Awards will be conferred at the Minister's discretion and do not require nominations.
Key Eligibility Highlights:
Open to South African citizens, permanent residents, and locally owned entities
● Works must be professional and have been created or released between April 1, 2024 and 31 March 2025 Entries must be submitted online at www.dsac.gov.za
Each submission should include all required documentation and media samples. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity be celebrated.
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