The Eastern Cape has faced several developmental challenges over the years, including high unemployment rates, poor infrastructure, and inadequate access to basic services like healthcare and education. In response to these issues, the South African government has implemented several initiatives to promote development in the region.
Journey to Jazz, a worldclass music festival, will take place in Prince Albert, a charming town in the heart of the Karoo, in May of this year. Produced in collaboration with the Prince Albert Community Trust’s outreach program, 100 of the town’s youth will showcase their skills in event production, sound engineering, photography, videography, media, marketing, and music performance. The festival’s creative director, Brenda Sisane, emphasizes the unifying power of music and the storytelling abilities of Jazz.