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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

KwaMashu is notable for its lively performing arts scene, which includes Maskandi, hip hop, pansula dancing, dance, drama, and football. Through the performance, the young people of KwaMashu are raising the cultural profile of KwaMashu, aided significantly by the skills, resources and direction of eKhaya Multi Arts Centre for Arts and Performance. Uzalo, a South African telenovela, is shot and set in kwaMashu, and the drama series eHostela on Mzansi Magic.

The township also boasts a community radio station at the eKhaya Multi Arts Centre, Vibe 94.70 FM, which has been in operation for over 4 years.

  • 2008 film "Kwa Mashu: Still my Home" by director Owen 'Alik Shahadah in conjunction with South African arts centre Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre under K-CAP with Edmund Mhlongo (Executive Producer), based in KwaMashu. The film is about the history of the township.

Kwamashu is a vibrant community with a rich history of sports and cultural activities. The area boasts a variety of sporting and cultural initiatives, including the KwaMashu Athletic Club, the KwaMashu Community Advancement Projects (K-CAP) with its Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre, and participation in national events like the National Indigenous Games. 

  • KwaMashu Athletic Club:This club actively promotes and participates in running events, like the Ntenga Foundation race. 
  • Sport Complexes:The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has initiatives to build and name sport complexes after individuals, like Siyabonga Sangweni, promoting community engagement and sport development. 
  • National School Sport Championship:The DSAC supports youth sports development, encouraging participation in events like the national school sport championship. 

  • Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre:This centre, part of K-CAP, provides a space for community involvement in various arts and cultural activities, including radio drama, video production, and film festivals. 
  • Public Art Development Programme (PADP):This programme engages communities in the creation of public art projects, promoting local history, culture, and economic development. 
  • National Indigenous Games:Kwamashu may be a location or recipient of activities during the national indigenous games festival, which celebrates South Africa's diverse cultural heritage. 
  • Africa Month Celebrations:Kwamashu may participate in national events like Africa Day celebrations, showcasing African identity and cultural expression. 

  • National Recreation Day:This day encourages participation in various recreational activities, promoting health and well-being. 
  • The Big Walk:The Big Walk is a national event that encourages participation in physical activity, promoting a healthy lifestyle. 
  • Move for Health Day:This day promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles, with activities like aerobics, yoga, and tai chi. 
  • Film Sector:The South African government recognizes the significant role of the film sector in nation-building and social cohesion, and may include Kwamashu in film projects. 
  • Literary Awards:The South African government also recognizes the importance of literature and may include Kwamashu in literary award programs. 

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