We chat to Brenda Sakellrides, Artistic Director of the National School of the Arts, about the school’s upcoming Open Day and its role in nurturing young creative talent across Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Art.

The conversation also explores the 2026 first-term theme, “Origi-Nation,” celebrating South Africa’s spirit of innovation, and highlights why arts education remains vital in developing creativity, resilience, and critical thinking in today’s youth.