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16/07/2025

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NEVER EVER AVAILABLE; MEC OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS, CULTURE, SPORTS AND RECREATION (NW) FOR THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY,

What should the industry truly expect from the upcoming MEC’s 2025 Budget Speech — when what we need is not ceremonial words, but a concrete, actionable blueprint to reposition the province as a continental creative hub?

When the curtains rise for the MEC of the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation to deliver the 2025 budget speech, the cultural and creative industry of the North West will once again sit in anxious anticipation — not out of hope, but from the painful weight of history.

A history defined by closed departmental service points in the districts, a dysfunctional and sidelined North West Arts Council, a faded Mmabana that once carried the promise of nurturing provincial talent, and funding mechanisms that fail to compete in a province whose very soil holds a rich and competitive creative economy.

It begs the question:

What will we get this time? Will it be another staged speech full of generic promises, or will it finally be an honest commitment, backed by an actionable, measurable, and transformative budget blueprint designed to move us from preservation to real economic participation, technological innovation, and continental relevance?

Beyond Survival: The Urgent Need to Reposition the Province

We are five years away from 2030 — the finish line of the intended National Development Plan.

Yet, here we stand, still begging for the basics:

Operational district offices, functional councils, equitable funding streams, and a voice in shaping policies that determine our creative destiny.

The truth is stark:

The North West has the potential to become a continental creative hub, but only if the budget explicitly funds:

Digital innovation and creative tech incubation.

Export-driven creative enterprises.

Strategic cultural tourism linking our heritage assets with global audiences.

Community-based creative education, so culture is lived, not just performed.

Anything less than this is merely another survival budget — not a transformation budget.

Our Assets Are Dying — And So Is Trust

We cannot remain passive as key institutions like the North West Arts Council and Mmabana spiral into irrelevance.

These are institutions that qualify for national budget allocations under the Cultural Institutions Act, yet in the North West, they stand as symbols of bureaucratic neglect.

Where is the budget to:

Rebuild them into modern centres of excellence?

Digitise their archives and creative outputs for local and global access?

Professionalise management to compete with best-in-class national institutions?

It is no longer enough to preserve heritage; it is time to monetise, digitise, and globalise it.

The Cost of Divide-and-Rule

We see it, MEC: the old playbook of dividing the sector into small, desperate camps to dilute collective demands.

This political tactic buys time but destroys the ecosystem.

A creative industry cannot flourish under manipulation — it needs informed policy and decisive leadership.

And let’s be brutally clear:

Lack of decisive, informed leadership is NOT the industry’s weakness; it is the department’s.

Uniformed policy decisions driven by political loyalty, not expertise, deepen crisis, not solve it.

The 2025 Budget Speech: What MUST It Deliver

For the MEC to move from ceremonial irrelevance to meaningful leadership, the industry must see a clear, actionable budget blueprint, explicitly funding:

1. District-based creative hubs and service points — fully resourced, staffed, and accountable.

2. Revival and professionalisation of the North West Arts Council and Mmabana — with transparent governance tied to national frameworks.

3. Competitive funding instruments — for SMMEs, festivals, digital content creators, and touring artists.

4. A provincial creative economy master plan — with annual KPIs and industry co-designed targets.

5. Digitalisation strategy — to export North West creativity and heritage to Africa and the world.

6. Skills, training and incubation pipelines — preparing the next generation not for local survival, but global competition.

If the budget cannot deliver these pillars, then don’t call us. Don’t host industry forums, breakfasts, or staged consultative sessions.

The creative industry’s plight is singular, and it is non-negotiable: Real budget. Real solutions. Real transformation.

Enough of Symbolism: Time for Substance

The MEC must understand: ceremonial speeches that recycle language of “preserving heritage” are obsolete.

We are an industry demanding to become an economic engine:

Generating jobs and income streams investment for the creatives.

Strengthening social cohesion through participation, not patronage.

Embracing technological disruption to reach new markets.

Competing globally, not just performing locally.

In Conclusion:

To the MEC: if your 2025 budget speech will once again ignore:

The re opening and accessibility of closed disfunctional service points offices the districts to serve the artists.

The dysfunctional North West Arts Council, renovation and be reppealed from Mmabana to stand alone with its Board And CEO.

The irrelevancy of Mmabana, re design approach of community arts centres, district creative hubs and the provincial theatre ( North West Play House)

And the absence of competitive funding streams, repealing PACC from Mmabana to stand alone as a funding body

Development programs, productions project events markets and festival benefical to the creatives ( Mahika Mahikeng, Calabash, National Arts Festival )

Then please, don’t waste the industry’s time.
We do not ask for the impossible. We ask for leadership, informed policy, and an actionable budget to unlock the North West’s Creative Power for the next five years and beyond.

The sun is setting on ceremonial arts leadership. Either you rise to meet this moment — or step aside so the industry can claim the dawn itself.

Article By; Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By; Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered

08/07/2025

An Exclusive Chilly Winter Night Wrapped in Deep Classic Vibes: House of Musique Winter Deep Edition with Kate Musique

As the crisp night air bites through Mmabatho, there’s only one place that promises to turn winter’s chill into a soulful, body‑warming experience: House of Musique Winter Edition, taking over Moo Bar at Mmabatho Palms on 12 July 2025.

At the heart of this gathering is Kate Musique, whose exclusive classic house collection is more than a playlist—it’s a living, breathing journey through deep grooves and timeless rhythms. Kate reflects deeply on her craft:

“For me, it’s never about playing hits. It’s about building a warm, emotive story that holds the floor together, track after track. Classic house has a soul that cuts through the cold.” Her style: raw yet refined, deep yet uplifting, always crafted to wrap the dancefloor in an unforgettable embrace.

The decks on this frosty night will be commanded by an exceptional lineup: Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Monostatic, Kutlwano, Quinlamara, and Diva P—each known for distinct textures of classic and deep house, perfectly suited for a night where music becomes the fire around which we all gather.

So, wrap yourself in warm jackets, binnies, and cloves, and step into a space where every beat keeps the cold outside. Feel the pulse of house classics, reimagined and relived in the heart of winter.

Date: 12 July 2025
Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
Entry: Free

Because some nights aren’t just about escaping the cold—they’re about coming home to the music.

Article By; Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By-: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

It's Date: Chilly Winter Night Wrapped in Rhythm: House of Musique Winter Deep Edition with Diva P

This 12th of July 2025, as the crisp winter air blankets Mmabatho, music lovers are invited to gather under the warm glow of vinyl and velvet basslines at House of Musique Winter Deep Edition. Hosted at the stylish Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms, the night promises a soulful journey into classic house.

At the heart of the evening is Diva P, whose deeply personal and carefully curated classic house playlist reflects her years behind the decks.

“Classic house to me,” she shares, “isn’t just music—it’s emotion, memory, and timeless soul. My set blends nostalgia with subtle surprises, where every beat feels like a familiar embrace but still stirs something new.”

Diva P’s style is equal parts elegant and raw—layering uplifting vocals, rich piano riffs, and soulful grooves that recall dancefloor moments that never fade.

Her mixes move seamlessly from warm, laid-back cuts to tracks that build into quietly powerful climaxes, keeping hearts beating in sync with the rhythm.

Joining Diva P on the decks are the equally dynamic talents of Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Monostatic, Kutlwano, and Quinlamara—each ready to bring their own signature touch to a night carved from pure house heritage.

So, wrap yourself in warm jackets, binnies, and gloves, and let the cold be your cue to draw closer to the music.

Entry is free—but the memories, the connection, and the beat that warms your winter soul? Priceless.

Date: 12 July 2025
Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
House of Musique Winter Edition — where classic house meets winter magic.

Article By : Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

A Chilly Winter Night Wrapped in Deep House Warmth: House of Musique – Winter Deep Edition with Quinlamara

On the icy evening of 12 July 2025, Moo Bar at Mmabatho Palms transforms into a soulful sanctuary as House of Musique presents its much‑anticipated Winter Edition.

Entry? Absolutely free—just bring your warm jackets, binnies and cloves to shield you from the chill, because the decks will keep hearts blazing.

Among the highlights of this night is the mesmerizing Quinlamara, whose private piano‑infused track selection promises a unique journey. Reflecting on her playlist, Quinlamara shares:

> “It’s deeply personal—built around emotive piano chords layered over subtle percussions. It’s a warm conversation between melancholy and hope, classic private piano house textures and gentle progressions. My aim is to let every note speak where words cannot.”

Her style of play flows seamlessly: from delicate, stripped‑down intros to rich, soulful crescendos, always keeping the dancefloor anchored in warmth and melody.

Joining Quinlamara on the decks are Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Monostatic, Kutlwano and Chazz, Diva P—each adding their signature flavour to craft an unforgettable tapestry of deep private house grooves.

So, brave the winter night and wrap yourself in the pureest layers of rhythm and soul.
House of Musique – Winter Deep Edition: where cold air meets warm beats. It's a
**Date.

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

A Chilly Winter Night Wrapped in Deep House: House of Musique – Winter Deep Edition with Chazz

This 12th of July 2025, the heartbeat of Mmabatho Palms comes alive under the frosty winter sky as House of Musique presents its much‑awaited Winter Edition at Moo Bar.

Picture this: breath rising in the crisp air, bodies layered in warm jackets, binnies pulled low, cloves in gloved hands — all gathered for one reason: deep, classic house music that warms the soul.

At the centre of this intimate winter gathering is Chazz, whose carefully curated Afro Tech House playlist effortlessly blends textured rhythms, hypnotic basslines, and soulful African percussion.

Chazz describes his style as “a dialogue between ancestral drums and tomorrow’s beats” — a sound that both roots you and lifts you beyond the dancefloor.

Alongside Chazz, an exceptional lineup keeps the decks glowing: Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Monostatic, Kutlwano, Quinlamara, and Diva P — each adding their unique signature to a night built on community, rhythm, and warmth.

Date: 12 July 2025
Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
Entry: Free — just bring your energy and your winter layers.

Come wrap yourself in the groove; let the music chase the chill away.

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

An Incredible Chilly Winter Night Awaits: House of Musique Winter Edition with Kutlwano

As the winter breeze drifts through the heart of Mmabatho, there’s no better invitation than to gather under the warm, soulful embrace of deep classic house.

Mark your calendar for 12 July 2025, when House of Musique brings you its Winter Edition at the stylish Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms — and yes, entry is absolutely free.

On this frosty night, be wrapped in warm jackets, binnies, and gloves as Kutlwano steps behind the decks with his captivating Afro house collection. Reflecting on his style, Kutlwano shares:

“My set is built to flow like a winter fire — deep, earthy drums fused with soulful melodies that rise and fall, warming the room and pulling everyone into a timeless groove.”

Joining him on this immersive journey are the city’s finest: Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Monostatic, Chazz, Quinlamara, and Diva P.

Together, they’ll craft a night where the beat cuts through the cold, hearts sync to rhythm, and every track becomes a shared memory.

Don’t miss this incredible outing — a winter night lit by music, friendship, and dance.
Date: 12 July 2025
Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
Entry: Free

Let the deep afro house keep you warm. See you there.

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered

08/07/2025

A Night to Remember: House of Musique Winter Edition with Monostatic

Picture an incredible chilly winter night wrapped in warm jackets, binnies, and gloves—where every breath of frosty air is matched by the deep pulse of classic house music. House of Musique presenting its highly anticipated Winter Edition.

At the heart of the decks, Monostatic brings his signature style—an elegant blend of deep and soulful house curated to warm the coldest night. Reflecting on his playlist, Monostatic shares:

"For me, winter is about depth and warmth. My selection leans into timeless classics layered with fresh underground cuts, creating a journey that hugs you from the inside out. It’s less about the drop, more about the groove that lingers."

Joining Monostatic on this immersive soundscape are the city’s most beloved selectors: Katemusique, Thapsmusique, Kutlwano, Chazz, Quinlamara, and Diva P—each known for their unique ability to read the dancefloor and keep it alive until the early hours.

More than just an event, this is an invitation: step into a night where music melts the winter chill, and free entry ensures everyone belongs on the dancefloor.

Date: 12 July 2025
Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
Entry: Absolutely free

Bundle up. Show up. And let the music keep you warm.

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

An Incredible Chilly Winter Night Awaits: House of Musique – Winter Edition

Winter’s deepest pulse calls you to gather, wrapped in warm jackets, binnies, and gloves, for an unforgettable night of deep classic house.

House of Musique presents its Winter Edition at the iconic Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms — and entry is absolutely free.

At the heart of this night is Thapsmusique, whose signature playlist is a carefully woven tapestry of soulful cuts, deep grooves, and timeless classics. Reflecting on his set, Thapsmusique shares:

> “Winter brings out something raw and honest in house music — slower, deeper rhythms that let you feel every beat. My collection for the night is built to warm the soul and keep bodies moving, no matter how cold the breeze outside.”

Sharing the decks with Thapsmusique is a stellar lineup: Katemusique, Monistatic, Kutlwano, Chazz, Quinlamara, and Diva P. Together, they promise a musical journey that blends nostalgia with fresh underground cuts — the true spirit of deep classic house.

Let the night pull you into a rhythm where winter’s chill fades under warm basslines and rich melodies.

House of Musique – Winter Edition isn’t just another party; it’s where deep house becomes your shelter from the cold.

📍 Date: 12 July 2025
📍 Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
🎧 On the Decks: Thapsmusique, Katemusique, Monistatic, Kutlwano, Chazz, Quinlamara, Diva P
💸 Entry: Free

Come through. Wrap up. Feel the music.

Article By : Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

08/07/2025

All Deep House Lovers...

We invite you to wrap up in your warm jackets, binnies, and gloves for something unforgettable chilly winter night..

House of Musique presents to you : Winter Deep Edition

📅 Date: 12 July 2025
📍 Venue: Moo Bar, Mmabatho Palms
🎧 On the Decks:
Katemusique - Monistatic, Thapsmusique -Kutlwano, Chazz - Quinlamara - Diva P
💸 Entry: Absolutely FREE!

Step into a world where the frosty night air meets the hottest, soul-stirring classic house beats.

Feel the bass warm your bones and let the rhythm melt the cold away. This isn’t just an outing — it’s a celebration of deep, timeless grooves under the winter sky.

Bring your friends. Bring your energy. And let’s own the night together.

Don’t miss it!

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered

20/06/2025

“A Crown Beyond Gold: The Soothing, Spirited and Soulful Beauty of Nita Singh”

In the age of fleeting trends and echo chambers of empty fame, it is rare — almost sacred — to encounter a woman whose beauty does not merely reside in mirror reflections or stage lights, but blooms deeply from purpose, principle, and presence.

Such is the enduring, ethereal spirit of Nita Singh — a name now etched into the vibrant cultural scroll of Mahikeng and the luminous path of the Mrs. India Worldwide South Africa Pageant 2025, taking place in Durban from the 28th of June.

At 46, Nita Singh does not merely represent a province — she represents possibility. She does not just walk onto the stage — she steps into the footprints of generations of women who have quietly built empires of resilience.

From the heart of Mahikeng, North West Province, she rises — not as a contestant alone, but as a beacon for the daughters of dust and dream, for the women who were told their season had passed, and for every soul still daring to become.

She is not new to crowns — but to her, the real ones are invisible. They rest not on heads, but on shoulders of women who carry communities, who plant seeds of confidence where despair once grew, and who turn wounds into wisdom.

Through her trailblazing platforms — Empowered Women Empower Women and Image Models North West — Nita has transformed modeling from a beauty pageant to a school of healing, a sanctuary of self-worth, and a battlefield for reclaiming identity.

Her story is one stitched together with silk and sweat, elegance and effort.
For over two decades, Nita has nurtured the modeling industry in her province — not for vanity, but for value.

In the image consultancy rooms where she works, young girls do not simply learn how to pose — they learn how to stand, to walk forward into life with poise, with power, and with pride.

She is a certified professional model, an experienced instructor, an image consultant, and a revered pageantry judge whose gaze is not critical but caring, always seeking the story behind the smile.

Her influence has touched the ramps of Miss Teen Universe, inspired hopefuls in dusty halls of local communities, and guided unpolished diamonds into confident stars.

Yet, the light of Nita Singh glows brightest when she moves off-stage — into the homes, hearts, and hopes of her people. In the last year alone, she has quietly launched initiatives that speak to a forgotten language in pageantry: healing.

From mental wellness workshops to confidence-building sessions, from beauty techniques rooted in self-love to educational empowerment projects, Nita has been whispering power into women who had almost forgotten their worth.

She speaks the dialects of dignity and discipline. She mentors not just for catwalks, but for life’s slippery turns.

Her programs uplift the body, soothe the spirit, and awaken a mind that dares to dream anew. For Nita, beauty is not flawless skin but fearless vision. It is not about age — it is about agency.

And so, as she prepares to walk under the spotlight in Durban, she carries Mahikeng with her. Not as a place alone, but as a philosophy.

She carries the warmth of the North West sun, the echo of indigenous lullabies, and the prayers of every girl she has ever taught to lift her chin and speak her truth.

She represents those who were told they were too dark, too old, too late, too little — and she defies every box with grace and fire.

Mrs. India Worldwide South Africa Pageant 2025 may be a stage, but for Nita, it is also a sacred drumbeat — a call to showcase that beauty, when fused with purpose, can heal nations. She will not be performing — she will be prophesying. Her walk will not be rehearsed — it will be remembered.

In a world that often forgets the stories behind the shimmer, may we not forget Nita Singh. A woman who does not just model fashion — she models courage. A mother, a mentor, a mirror for every woman seeking to rediscover herself.

Let us rise with her. Let us celebrate her not just for the crown she may wear, but for the countless invisible crowns she has helped other women lift onto their own heads.

In her story — there is ours. In her rise — we all ascend.

Nita Singh: She will not just be walking on a runway in Durban. She will be walking into history.

Article By; Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By; Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

18/06/2025

Statement of Commitment:

60 Part Biography Article Series Of Vuyisile Charles Ndabeni (An Arrican Giant)

I am (Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane) deeply honored and privileged to be entrusted with the opportunity to curate and author a comprehensive 60-Part Article Biography Series in tribute to the profound life, struggle, revolutionary spirit, wisdom, and legacy journey of Vuyisile Charles Ndabeni.

This series will chronicle his major milestones, ideological evolution, leadership roles, and personal reflections—tracing a path that illuminates his generational impact and enduring influence.

Each article will be crafted with the aim of sparking social media virality, fostering deep public engagement, and cultivating national discourse.

This series is more than a biographical account—it is a legacy project that will culminate in a powerful A3-format coffee table booklet, designed for both digital access and physical availability in libraries, schools, and museums.

It will stand as a timeless archive and educational tool for current and future generations.

Following in the footsteps of my current project—the 15-Part Article Biography of the Legendary Bra Meshack Xaba, now in the process of publication—I embrace this new challenge with dedication, vision, and humility.

This is not just a biography. It is a living monument in words, honoring a man whose life story continues to shape the soul of our nation.

I'm honoured. !

Article By: Thapelo Professor Ngaka Molelotuka Mokhutshoane
Published By: Rtflivemagazine - where every story is a masterpiece awaiting to be discovered.

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