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Through Excellence in Arts Education and Performance for all, we strive to develop students and professional artists that represent an authentic and unapologetic South African performing arts industry.

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About the institution.

Founded in 2020, the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) has emerged as a dynamic training centre for high- quality performing arts education in South Africa. With campuses in East London, Cape Town and Johannesburg, SSIPA now plays a vital national role in nurturing the next generation of multifaceted, industry-ready artists.

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