Germany, has a relationship that stretches over decades with South Africa. This includes amongst others, the illustrious vehicle manufacturing sector which boasts Mercedes Benz, Audi and BMW components and cars. This relationship sees a continued contribution by Germany to the South African GDP while creating employment for thousands of South Africans to date.
This relationship has recently stretched over to the creative arts and sees Germany launching and calling on South African creatives to take part in a competition to celebrate the German Day of Unity 2021 with cash prizes and a chance for musicians to work with the legendary House Music producer and DJ, Ralf Gum to produce a song that celebrates the relationship between these two countries.
The German Embassy is calling on fashion designers, musicians and cartoonist to create pieces in their respective fields that celebrate the relationship between Germany and South Africa.
To access more information including guidelines and how to enter, please visit the website of the German Embassy below, and listen to Slyso’s radio show, Iqonga Labatsha (#IQL) on the 3rd largest radio station in South Africa, Umhlobo Wenene FM on Heritage Day, 24th September, 2021 at 20h05. Slyso will be speaking to the German Embassy to unpack this lifetime opportunity for South African creatives who have been hardest hit by Covid- 19.