The South African State Theatre

The South African State Theatre In the heart of Pretoria, South Africa's capital city, the South African State Theatre is the greatest performing arts facility in Africa.

The South African State Theatre is the pride of South Africa thanks to its international reputation and delivery capacity. The theatre complex was designed to showcase arts of every genre and houses a complete range of industry support services under one roof. Today, as a vital part of the national culture, The South African State Theatre, mainly a receiving house, offers a great deal more than ju

st a complex of venues. As a hub for the performing arts it embodies the history of its conception, the passion in its creation, the skill and talent of its performers and the delight, inspiration and excitement of its patrons. The South African State Theatre (SAST) complies with the PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013 (POPIA). By posting any personal information on this SAST social media platform, you consent to the processing of your Personal Information by SAST in relation to the post. The SAST PoPIA Manual is available on the SAST website where you will find more information. You are further advised to familiarise yourself with the privacy policies of the social media platform itself, which are outside the control of SAST and as such SAST does not accept any related liability.

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🌸✨ Golden Humans! ✨🌸

This might be the year of Inner Peace!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! This Friday, I’m releasing Inner Peace, the first single from my upcoming EP! 🎶💛

Let’s start the year with some soul-cleansing, heart-soothing, and spirit-lifting vibes. 🌿✨ Inner Peace is more than just a song—it’s a whole journey, and I can’t wait for you to experience it.

Click the link in the Bio to PRESAVE NOW! 🔗

💿 Spread the word, share the link, and get ready to bloom with me as we kick off this new chapter. 🌸

Mark your calendars, set those reminders, and prepare your hearts. Let’s make 2025 our year of Inner Peace. 💛🌟

This project is proudly supported by and the

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A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Legends, and Solo Winner, Kabelo Woken, for bringing the stage to life with their electrifying moves and unmatched creativity! ✨🔥

Kucheza Street Dance Competition Winners Announced! 🏆💃🕺A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Legen...
09/01/2025

Kucheza Street Dance Competition Winners Announced! 🏆💃🕺

A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Legends, and Solo Winner, Kabelo Woken, for bringing the stage to life with their electrifying moves and unmatched creativity! ✨🔥

Your hard work, passion, and dedication have truly set you apart. Thank you for making the Kucheza Christmas Dance Competition unforgettable! 🌟🎄

Keep shining and inspiring through dance! 🙌


🎉 Kucheza Street Dance Competition Winners Announced! 🏆💃🕺A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Leg...
09/01/2025

🎉 Kucheza Street Dance Competition Winners Announced! 🏆💃🕺

A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Legends, and Solo Winner, Kabelo Woken, for bringing the stage to life with their electrifying moves and unmatched creativity! ✨🔥

Your hard work, passion, and dedication have truly set you apart. Thank you for making the Kucheza Christmas Dance Competition unforgettable! 🌟🎄

Keep shining and inspiring through dance! 🙌


Catch Artistic Director Aubrey Sekhabi on Mo Tadi E A Amusa at 14:20 on Motsweding FM.
09/01/2025

Catch Artistic Director Aubrey Sekhabi on Mo Tadi E A Amusa at 14:20 on Motsweding FM.

Moments from the Kucheza Dance Festival 2024 ✨Relive the energy, passion, and artistry of South Africa’s finest street d...
25/12/2024

Moments from the Kucheza Dance Festival 2024 ✨

Relive the energy, passion, and artistry of South Africa’s finest street dancers as they competed for the championship title. 🏆 Share the journey—tag dancers or groups in the comments! 🕺💃

Kucheza Christmas Special Dance Competition 🎄
Show us your moves and win big! Post your 1-minute dance video on Facebook or TikTok, tag , and use .

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🌸✨ Golden Humans! ✨🌸 This might be the year of Inner Peace! The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! This Friday, I’m releasing Inner Peace, the first single from my upcoming EP! 🎶💛 Let’s start the year with some soul-cleansing, heart-soothing, and spirit-lifting vibes. 🌿✨ Inner Peace is more than just a song—it’s a whole journey, and I can’t wait for you to experience it. Click the link in the Bio to PRESAVE NOW! 🔗 💿 Spread the word, share the link, and get ready to bloom with me as we kick off this new chapter. 🌸 Mark your calendars, set those reminders, and prepare your hearts. Let’s make 2025 our year of Inner Peace. 💛🌟 This project is proudly supported by @sportartsculturersa and the @sastatetheatre #InnerPeace #NewMusic #GoldenHumans #InFullBloom #SoulfulVibes

A huge congratulations to our Group Winners, Young Creative Legends, and Solo Winner, Kabelo Woken, for bringing the stage to life with their electrifying moves and unmatched creativity! ✨🔥

Kucheza Christmas Special Dance Competition! Get ready to groove and win BIG! Calling all talented dancers! We're excited to announce the Kucheza Christmas Special Dance Competition! How to Enter: 1. Record a 1-minute (60 seconds) video showcasing your best dance moves. 2. Post the video on Facebook and TikTok only. 3. Tag us @SouthAfricanStateTheatre. 4. Use hashtag: #KuchezaChristmasSpecial #SAST_TV #Kucheza24 Prizes: 1. Solo Dancers: R3,000 2. Groups: R10,000 The Twist: The video with the most likes WINS! Competition Dates: 17 – 23 December 2024 1. Competition closes: 23 December 12:00 2. Winner announced: 25 December at NOON Let's Kucheza! Show us your dance spirit and spread the word! Happy dancing! Link: https://statetheatre-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/sihle_statetheatre_co_za/EUyZBZlA8lZFhHogO0TjZM0B5wIF4gHgkZ_1MA4SMBecqw?e=ndPdes

🌟🎶 Experience the Magic of Zoë Modiga Live! 🎶🌟 The South African State Theatre presents: 📅 Date: 13 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 19:30 🎟️ Tickets: R200 - R450 📍 Location: Opera Theatre, South African State Theatre, Pretoria 🚫 Age Restriction: None Award-winning songstress Zoë Modiga graces the stage at the Mzansi Fela Festival for an unforgettable night of music, culture, and celebration. As part of her acclaimed "Nzala’Bantu" (Mother of the Nation) tour, Zoë brings a powerful tribute to women and showcases her incredible talent, captivating audiences with a rich repertoire spanning three albums and eight phenomenal years. “This performance will be one for the books,” Zoë shares. “I can’t wait to connect with all of you on this special night.” ✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨ Don't miss the chance to witness Zoë Modiga’s soulful artistry and magnetic stage presence. Be part of a journey that celebrates resilience, unity, and the beauty of African heritage. 🌟 For inquiries and bookings, please contact: 📧 Dimakatso: [email protected] For more information, visit: 🌐 statetheatre.co.za 🎟️ Tickets: @webtickets 🔗 Link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1557421296 #ZoëModigaLive #NzalaBantuTour #MzansiFelaFestival #LiveAtSAST #AfricanExcellence 🎶

📚 CWTA | Dive into the Intriguing Worlds of Busisekile Khumalo! 🌟 Join us for a captivating edition of Conversations With The Author, featuring the talented Busisekile Khumalo. Moderated by Tebogo Ditinti (@tebogoditinti), this double bill will explore Khumalo's compelling narratives in Sunshine & Shadows and Rubies & Rain. Sunshine & Shadows follows Vimbai, a final-year law student in Zimbabwe, navigating the ruthless job market and facing the consequences of her choices. Rubies & Rain presents Ruby, grappling with her father's death and a scandal that threatens to upend her life, as she finds herself locked up with Vimbai. Will these two women overcome their differences to survive their ordeal? 🗓 Date: Saturday, 14 December 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: Malombo Theatre, South African State Theatre 🎟 RSVP by 12 December 2024 at [email protected] and be part of this engaging conversation! #BusisekileKhumalo #CWTA2024 #LiteraryJourney #StateTheatre 📖✨

📚 CWTA | A Journey with Zukiswa Wanner! 🌟 Join us for an engaging edition of Conversations With The Author featuring the acclaimed Zukiswa Wanner. Moderated by Tebogo Ditinti (@tebogoditinti), this discussion delves into Wanner's latest work, where love, life, and danger intersect. In a gripping tale set in Bryanston and Fourways, two couples' lives change forever when a man with a prosthetic arm and a 44 Magnum enters the scene, proving that love isn't always simple. 🗓 Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: Malombo Theatre, South African State Theatre, Pretoria 🎟 RSVP by 28 November 2024 at [email protected] and join us for this captivating conversation! #ZukiswaWanner #CWTA2024 #LiteraryExploration #StateTheatre 📖✨

📚 CWTA | Delve into the Intriguing Life of Lucas Mangope by Oupa Segwale! 🌟 Join us for another edition of Conversations With The Author, where moderator Tebogo Ditinti (@tebogoditinti) will lead an engaging discussion with acclaimed journalist and author Oupa Segwale. Explore the compelling narrative of Lucas Mangope: A Life, a detailed examination of the public and private life of this traditional leader-turned-elected politician. Segwale delves into Mangope's rise and fall, set against the backdrop of the collapse of apartheid and the homeland project's challenges. 🗓 Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: Malombo Theatre, South African State Theatre, Pretoria Don’t miss out! RSVP now to secure your spot by emailing [email protected] by 21 November 2024 and be part of this thought-provoking literary experience. #LucasMangope #CWTA2024 #StateTheatre

Mark your calendars! Our shows this week are not to be missed! 📅 Grab your tickets and join the fun! 🎟️ ✨🚕 Hop on for a Wild Ride with "A Street Taxi Named Desiree"! 🚕✨ The South African State Theatre proudly presents: 📅 Date: 7th – 24th November 2024 🎟️ Tickets: R150 📍 Location: Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre, South African State Theatre 🚫 Age restriction: PG13 "A Street Taxi Named Desiree" is a satirical play that parodies Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Imagine Jesus returning to contemporary South Africa via a taxi, squeezed into a backseat. What would He see? What stories would He hear? Through sketches performed by three actors, each scene unfolds a chaotic yet thought-provoking journey, exploring the humor and challenges of taxi life in South Africa. For inquiries and bookings, contact: 📧 Dimakatso: [email protected]⭐ #AStreetTaxiNamedDesiree #Satire #Theatre #ContemporarySA #HumorAndReflection 🚖🌍 For more info, visit: statetheatre.co.za For tickets, visit: @webtickets https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1551519581

🌟✨ Embark on a Powerful Journey with "Growth Sessions Poetry Event – Season 4"! ✨🌟 The South African State Theatre, in partnership with Speak Child Poetry Movement, presents a reimagined poetry experience in an intimate new setting! 📅 Updated Schedule 📅 Date: 23 November 2024 🕒 Time: 13:00 - 16:00 🎟️ Tickets: R80 📍 Location: The Intimate Theatre, South African State Theatre, Pretoria 🚫 Age Restriction: None Join us for Season 4 of Growth Sessions, a celebration where poetry weaves timeless stories of connection, heritage, and self-expression. 🌱✨ Allow yourself to be captivated by poetic luminaries: 🎤 KB Kilobyte 🎤 Poetrist_T 🎤 Chosentools Let this afternoon of spoken word artistry stir your heart and soul, revealing the beauty of words in a whole new setting. 🌿🌸 🌟 Don’t miss this reimagined poetic journey—an inspiring and intimate celebration of culture and creativity! 🌟 #GrowthSessions #PoetryMagic #SpokenWord #CulturalHeritage #InspiringVoices #IntimateTheatreExperience 🎭✨ ℹ️ More info at: statetheatre.co.za 🎟️ Tickets: @webtickets

✨❤️ TONIGHT ONLY! Step into the soulful world of The Black Enigma Tour with Zimkitha at the Malombo Theatre! ❤️✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night! Join us as The South African State Theatre presents the official album launch of Zimkitha's highly anticipated debut R&B/neo-soul album, The Black Enigma. 📅 Date: 8 November 2024 🕖 Time: 19:00 🎟️ Tickets: R250 📍 Venue: Malombo Theatre, South African State Theatre Tonight’s 3-hour showcase will be pure magic! Zimkitha and her seven-piece band will immerse you in soulful soundscapes, exploring love, heartbreak, identity, and healing. Don’t miss this chance to experience a powerful journey of music that touches the soul! 🎤❤️ For last-minute inquiries and bookings, contact our Sales Consultants: Dimakatso: [email protected] ⭐ Grab your tickets and join us for a night you’ll never forget! 🔥🎶 #TheBlackEnigmaTour #Zimkitha #RnB #NeoSoul #HealingThroughMusic 🎵❤️ ℹ️ More info: statetheatre.co.za 🎟️ Final tickets: Webtickets https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/seating.aspx?itemid=1549500360

Mark your calendars! Our shows this week are not to be missed! 📅 Grab your tickets and join the fun! 🎟️ ✨🚕 Hop on for a Wild Ride with "A Street Taxi Named Desiree"! 🚕✨ The South African State Theatre proudly presents: 📅 Date: 7th – 24th November 2024 🎟️ Tickets: R150 📍 Location: Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre, South African State Theatre 🚫 Age restriction: PG13 "A Street Taxi Named Desiree" is a satirical play that parodies Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Imagine Jesus returning to contemporary South Africa via a taxi, squeezed into a backseat. What would He see? What stories would He hear? Through sketches performed by three actors, each scene unfolds a chaotic yet thought-provoking journey, exploring the humor and challenges of taxi life in South Africa. For inquiries and bookings, contact: 📧 Dimakatso: [email protected]⭐ #AStreetTaxiNamedDesiree #Satire #Theatre #ContemporarySA #HumorAndReflection 🚖🌍 For more info, visit: statetheatre.co.za For tickets, visit: @webtickets https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1551519581

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The South African State Theatre is the pride of South Africa thanks to its international reputation and delivery capacity. The theatre complex was designed to showcase arts of every genre and houses a complete range of industry support services under one roof. Today, as a vital part of the national culture, The South African State Theatre, mainly a receiving house, offers a great deal more than just a complex of venues. As a hub for the performing arts it embodies the history of its conception, the passion in its creation, the skill and talent of its performers and the delight, inspiration and excitement of its patrons.