Ifa Lethu Foundation

Coming home.

28 artworks mysteriously disappeared three decades ago. They’ve finally returned home to South Africa | CNN Renowned South African artist Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi had a series of artworks disappear during a trip to Sweden in 1991. Three decades later, most of the “Ntlo E Etsamayang (The Walking House)” collection was found in an attic, and are now on display to the public in Johannesburg.

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Meet Michael Selekane, one of our former participants from the Ifa Lethu Artist Training Program. Today he has developed into a skilled and highly sought after South African artist whose works have been auctioned in London. With his own studio, he has succeeded in becoming an art entrepreneur. Well done Michael.

The Ifa Lethu exhibition "Resilience and Reflection: Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy" was opened today at the Apartheid Museum, by the Australian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Tegan Brink, and the Chair of the Ifalethu Foundation, Dr. Nomonde Mabuya.

Challenges of the art world.

Checking In With the Artist Who Waved Goodbye to the Art World and Struck a Nerve—and More Juicy Art World Gossip | Artnet News Plus, the inside scoop on the new gallery that is making NFTs cool again.

An interesting piece about our amazing Founding Donor, Diane Johnstone, in the Australian media.

'Here's a collar, here's a lead — go for it!': Di walked into Canberra's pound 20 years ago to be its first volunteer Twenty years ago, Di Johnstone walked into Canberra's pound to become its only volunteer. Her desire to improve the lives of the dogs spurred a movement. Now there are nearly 100 volunteers helping the dogs.

Introducing the new Chair of the Ifa Lethu Foundation, Dr. Nomonde Mabuye, to the Australian High Commission.

The Ifa Lethu Foundation is excited to announce the opening of its First exhibition of 2024 at the Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg in February. This exhibition celebrates the 30 years of South Africa's democracy. Details will follow.

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Interesting read.

Sotheby’s trial provides a peek behind the curtain of private art sales Testimony in New York case pitting wealthy oligarch against the famed auction house has shed new light on high-end transactions

Mandela’s belongings are up for auction – including his ID book for R1.4 million Personal items of late president Nelson Mandela will be sold at auction next month – valued at up to R56 million.

The Ifa lethu Foundation sends good wishes to the Australian High Commission in South Africa on its National Day.

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Nelson Mandela's items including ID and famous Madiba shirts listed for auction An identity book, personal drawings, his famous Madiba shirts and treasured gifts are just some of former president Nelson Mandela’s personal items set to be auctioned next month.

A laudable Diplomatic gesture.

PICS: eThekwini Municipality to repatriate mummy of High Priest to Egypt eThekwini Municipality intends to repatriate the Egyptian mummy of a High Priest to its rightful resting place in the north African state.

We are saddened to learn of the death of this iconic playwright. May his Soul RIP.

Legendary playwright Mbongeni Ngema dies in EC car crash His family confirmed that Ngema died in a car crash on Wednesday night near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape as he was travelling back from a funeral he attended.

From all of us at Ifa Lethu, we send wishes to you and your loved ones for a very Merry Xmas.

The Ifa Lethu Foundation is excited to announce a special program of events in 2024 which will celebrate 30 Years of South African Democracy. Will keep you posted.

VIDEO : Step onboard the Titanic in Paris for an immersive exhibition VIDEO : A new show offers a boarding pass onto the Titanic. It features items brought up from the wreck by French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet who died in the Titan submersible disaster last month.

King Misuzulu calls on the UK to return Zulu war artefacts King Misuzulu said the artefacts included King Cetshwayo’s barbed headed assegai, Zulu war shields and other weapons that the Zulu impi used during these wars. The king said these items, including King Cetshwayo’s headgear, are displayed at the Wales Military Museum.

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Raising a glass from our King of the Savanna to yours! 🥳 🦁🍹🌅

📚 Story behind the picture - Charlie & Serena (the dynamic duo behind ) were hosting guests when 'Tembe' approached the table, explored and then padded on by! (All guests were thankfully safely in the nearby jeep.) 🤩 What an encounter.

The Ifa Lethu exhibition was opened at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange by the Honorable Tigan Brink, Australian High Commissioner to South Africa. The exhibition will run at the JSE until August.

Minister Pandor apologises for 'undermining' the arts | The Citizen The minister says she was misunderstood as 'demeaning' the arts, which was not her intention.

Shocking state of artists in South Africa.

FESTIVAL OF IDEAS OP-ED: Arts and culture a multibillion-rand industry, so why are our artists dying in poverty? The cultural and creative industries bring significant value to the South African economy, but the sector remains fragile and its potential to unlock lasting positive change in society leaves much to be desired.

The Honorable Tigan Brink, Australian High Commissioner, hosted the Ifa Lethu Foundation art exhibition in a tribute event to its late founding donor, Bruce Haigh at her residence.

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Bruce Haigh: A diplomat hero who championed the return of SA’s struggle art Australian diplomat Bruce Haigh, who has died at 77, helped the anti-apartheid struggle and was the prime mover in establishing the Ifa Lethu Foundation.

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OBITUARY: Impatient diplomat, passionate art collector, fearless campaigner – Bruce Haigh never forgot what the fight was about Probably best known in South Africa for his role – as depicted in ‘Cry Freedom’ – in helping a banned Donald Woods flee apartheid South Africa, Haigh believed if people were suffering, he was obliged to use the diplomat immunity his job afforded him ‘constructively and creatively’.

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a good friend and founding donor of the Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa. Hamba Kahle Bruce.

Bruce Haigh, diplomat who helped anti-apartheid activists, dies aged 77 Haigh assisted in the escape which was portrayed in the Richard Attenborough film Cry Freedom.