More than a podcast, KiND is a movement to bring Kwaito back to the people. Built for today’s digital audience, KiND combines storytelling, music and social media to revive the voices, language and energy that emerged from South Africa’s townships and went on to define youth culture in the 90s and 2000s.

A Bridge Between Generations

KiND positions itself as a nostalgic and necessary bridge between generations. From Gen X and Millennials who lived the Kwaito era, to Gen Z and Gen Alpha discovering it for the first time, the platform connects past and present through stories, sound and shared identity. It asks a simple but powerful question: Waar was jy (where were you)? Because Kwaito is not just music. It is memory.

From Township Roots to Global Influence

Born in the townships, Kwaito was raw, authentic and groundbreaking. It introduced a new language, a new attitude and a new way of seeing the world. It also laid the foundation for what came next. Through this lens, the podcast explores:

• The origins of Kwaito in township culture
• The role of vernacular and township lingo as cultural identity
• The evolution of sound and language over time
• The genre’s influence on today’s music landscape
• The untold stories of the pioneers who built it

Joe Nina Sets the Tone

The debut episode features Joe Nina, one of the genre’s defining voices. “It’s about time people understand where Kwaito comes from. It’s our culture, our movement. Kwaito brought a drastic change to the industry.” His conversation sets the tone for a series grounded in authenticity, legacy and lived experience.

Teaching, Entertaining, Inspiring

KiND is designed to be both a teaching moment and an entertainment platform. It speaks to curiosity, nostalgia and pride. It creates space to reflect on how language, music and identity have evolved, while inspiring a renewed appreciation for the foundations of South African sound. At its core, KiND is about passion for the music and respect for its roots.

A Movement for the Digital Age

With a strong social media presence, teaser content and audience engagement at its centre, KiND is built to live beyond the podcast. It invites audiences to participate, remember, learn and reconnect. This is not just about looking back. It is about building a living archive and a renewed cultural movement.

Follow the conversation on social media:

Facebook: Kwaito is Not Dead

Instagram: kwaito_is_not_dead

TikTok: kwaito.is.not.dead

YouTube: KwaitoisNotDead

The consultation follows the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture’s call for the culture and creative industries to organize themselves into structured sector bodies, as part of government’s broader framework recognizing 17 sectors within the cultural and creative industries.

Within this framework, the events and technical services sector have emerged as one of the critical industries supporting the delivery of festivals, exhibitions, conferences, concerts, public celebrations, and cultural programs across South Africa.

The consultation will bring together industry practitioners, sector organizations, venue operators, event organisers, technical production specialists, and institutional representatives from across the country, creating a national platform for engagement on the future of the sector.

Participants will engage in structured dialogue on key issues affecting the industry, including:

• Sector coordination and industry representation
• Capacity building and professional development
• Policy alignment within the creative economy
• Technical infrastructure and event production ecosystems
• Industry sustainability and sector growth opportunities
• Collaboration across the broader cultural and creative industries

The outcomes of the consultation will contribute towards the development of a national consultation report and sector recommendations, capturing the perspectives and proposals of industry stakeholders.

In addition to the consultation discussions, the event will also create space for companies and organisations operating within the events ecosystem to showcase their services, products, and technologies, allowing stakeholders to engage directly with practitioners shaping the industry.

Speaking ahead of the consultation, Board Member of ETASA, highlighted the importance of strengthening coordination within the sector. “Following the Minister’s call for the cultural and creative sectors to organise themselves, this consultation provides an important opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders within the events and technical industry to come together, share experiences, and contribute towards strengthening the sector’s future,” said Mafokate. “The events industry plays a critical role in supporting South Africa’s cultural economy, and this consultation allows the sector to collectively reflect on its challenges, opportunities, and future direction.”

Stakeholders and practitioners interested in participating in the consultation are encouraged to register in advance.

Event Details

Event: National Events and Technical Sector Consultation
Date: Friday, 20th March 2026
Time: 08:30 – 16:00
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand

Practitioners Registration

Participants can register using the following link: https://forms.gle/bSQ7uY7ZG7A3ywst7

Participation is limited, and organizations are encouraged to nominate representatives to attend the consultation.

Media Accreditation / Registration: Media houses can register using the following link: https://forms.gle/oGbRbYBu4RuiMGqC6