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08/02/2026

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🌍✨ Imvelaphi History & Heritage Schools Program – Official UNESCO Partner ✨🌍

We are proud to announce that Imvelaphi History and Heritage Schools Program is an official partner of UNESCO, working together to advance heritage education, cultural preservation, and inclusive learning across South Africa 🇿🇦.

Through this partnership, Imvelaphi supports UNESCO’s global mandate of safeguarding tangible and intangible heritage, promoting quality education, and empowering young people to understand their history as a foundation for identity, social cohesion, and sustainable development.

Our program focuses on taking learners—especially from under-resourced and rural communities—to heritage sites, cultural institutions, and living history spaces. These experiences bring South African history out of textbooks and into real life, encouraging critical thinking, pride, and a deeper connection to our shared past.
Working with UNESCO strengthens Imvelaphi’s commitment to:

Heritage-based education
🏛️ Preservation of African history and memory
🌱 Youth development and cultural sustainability
🤝 Access to global best practices in education and culture
Together, we are shaping informed, culturally grounded future generations—one learner, one story, and one heritage site at a time.

31/01/2025

As the journey continues, we keep growing. Each step at a time...

Be part of the dream.

Just Actcaffe.

30/01/2025

Inspire and encourage your children to try their hands on some creative activities like painting, drawing, or crafting. These activities help develop fine motor skills, spark creativity, and promote emotional expression. They also make children understand that engaging in arts and crafts is a fascinating and creative process that brings their imagination and creative thoughts to life.

Bring your kids to Actacffe Junior (Crafts with 'LeeARTS)

CONTACT us +27 69 974 1638 to register your child for a variety of fun activities.

29/01/2025

EXCITING TIMES FOR ACTACFFE STUDENTS!

Our first dance classes have officially kicked off!

Registrations are still open for our 2025 classes! Don't miss out!

Get in touch:

Call/WhatsApp: 069 974 1638 / 069 140 3111
Email: [email protected]

Let's dance!

27/01/2025

"Sijimile! Get Ready! Let's Go!"

Registrations are now rolling in, the Rehearsal Room is being polished, the roof is being nailed down, and the doors will be opening soon!

Tell a friend to tell a friend about what's about to go down!

The stove is hot, let's cook!

To get in touch:

Contact us: 069 974 1638
Email: [email protected]

23/01/2025

Introducing Visual Arts at Actcaffe's Rehearsal Room!

We are thrilled to welcome Neo Leballo, aka Mme Stimela, to our team! As part of our exciting new program, Neo will lead visual art classes, bringing a fresh dimension to our creative offerings.

Born and raised in Atteridgeville, South Africa, Neo is a 25-year-old artist deeply rooted in South African culture. Her artistic journey began at Tshwane University of Technology, where she discovered her passion for Fine Arts. Renowned for transforming discarded train tickets into vibrant masterpieces, Neo's art tells stories of human connection, community, and resilience.

Follow Neo's creative journey as Mme Stimela, the Mother of Trains!



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Get in touch: 069 974 1638/ 069 140 3111
Email: [email protected]

21/01/2025

Actcaffe, known as "The Seed of Growing Performance," is an arts hub company specializing in theatre and film productions. Established in 2017 by the acclaimed writer and director, Joseph Komani. The production House has become a prominent figure in South Africa's entertainment industry.
In 2018, Actcaffe collaborated with the South African State Theatre and Ozone-Felza, leading to participation in the prestigious 2019 Standard Bank National Arts Festival, where they won the coveted Gold Ovation Award. This recognition propelled Actcaffe into the spotlight, securing a full three-week season at the State Theatre in Gauteng.
Notably, Actcaffe’s production of "Xova," in collaboration with the State Theatre and Ozone, garnered 12 Naledi Awards nominations, clinching five prestigious awards, including Best South African Play and Best Director.
Following their success, the production house ventured into partnerships with the Market Theatre and the Playhouse Theatre between 2021 and 2022, culminating in a forthcoming staging at the PACOFS Theatre in Bloemfontein in 2024.
Representing Actcaffe, Joseph Komani's directorial prowess extended to the Market Theatre, where he helmed "A Better Life," a play by renowned writer Paul Grootboom. The production received widespread acclaim, earning five Naledi Awards nominations, including Best Production and Best Actor in a Play.
Actaffe actively engages with the community through performances like "PEKE," featured at the Khucheza
Festival at the State Theatre in 2023. Additionally, collaborations with organizations like USAID's Water Resilience Programme showcase Actcaffe’s commitment to social impact and awareness.
Actcaffe reach extends beyond local stages, as demonstrated by their televised performance piece during the 2021 Human Rights Day celebration on SABC and ENCA.
Actcaffe serves as a training ground for aspiring and established artists from diverse regions of South Africa. Their compsrehensive programs cover scriptwriting, directing, acting for theatre and film, dance, choreography, and stage/production management, fostering the growth and development of talent within the industry.

Get in touch with us: 069 974 1638
Email address: [email protected]

19/01/2025

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19/01/2025

After a year of building, our Rehearsal Room studio is now ready to discover and nurture fresh talent from primary school level. We have an exciting lineup of productions planned, and with our new students, we are confident that we will create a truly exceptional masterpiece.

Let's work together to shape the future of Performance Art! Bring your children to the Rehearsal Room and give them the opportunity to grow and thrive in the arts.

Get in touch with us:

Find us at: 140 Struben St, Pretoria Central. HillsView College.

Phone: 069 974 1638 / 069 140 3111
Email: [email protected]

17/01/2025

2024 Highlights!!!

Actcaffe took a stand against Gender-Based Violence with a performance art piece titled "Fleshlight." Choreographed by Buti Maifadi and directed by Joseph Komani, this impactful work was showcased at the Artivism Conference hosted by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).

The Artivism Conference, a research niche area at TUT, explores the intersection of art and activism. This platform utilizes art to raise awareness and inspire action on pressing social, political, and environmental issues.

Be part of the dream.

16/01/2025

The Rehearsal Room, a vibrant space where theatre meets innovation.

This year, we're excited to embark on an ambitious journey to introduce theatre arts to primary and secondary school students. Our mission is to lay the groundwork for a lifelong appreciation of the arts, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Through our flagship program, Actcaffe, we'll offer free dance, drama, and art workshops to young people who might otherwise miss out on these enriching experiences. We believe that by providing a creative outlet, we can help keep children off the streets and away from the influences of crime and street life.

Moreover, our program aims to provide a therapeutic outlet for kids who may be coping with difficult family circumstances. At Rehearsal Room, we're convinced that nurturing the creativity and confidence of our young people is essential to building a brighter future for our country.

Join us in our quest to reshape the minds of Africa's next generation. Together, let's ignite a passion for the arts that will inspire, educate, and empower our youth for years to come.

Get in touch with us:
Contact: 069 974 1638
[email protected]