Held from July 2 to 5, the exhibition showcased 30 contemporary craftworks<\/strong> from artists representing all nine provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The collection featured a diverse range of ceramics, textiles, beadwork, sculpture and mixed-media works<\/strong>, offering visitors a glimpse into South Africa\u2019s cultural heritage while showcasing contemporary craftsmanship and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exhibition was officially opened by the NLC\u2019s acting chief operations officer, Mzwandile Ngubane<\/strong>, who said the commission remains committed to funding initiatives that preserve the country\u2019s cultural heritage while creating opportunities for artists and the broader creative sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ngubane said: \u201cThrough NLC funding, we continue to ensure that artists have platforms to showcase their talent while preserving the country\u2019s rich cultural legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the NLC, the exhibition demonstrates how National Lottery funding supports projects that promote local talent, preserve traditional knowledge and provide platforms for creatives to reach wider audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commission receives funding from a portion of the revenue generated through the sale of National Lottery tickets and other licensed lottery games. These proceeds are distributed through the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF)<\/strong> to eligible organisations and projects across several sectors, including arts and culture, sport, charities and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond the exhibition, the NLC maintained a strong presence throughout the Innibos Festival with a city-wide awareness campaign promoting Lotto-funded initiatives. Branded billboards welcomed visitors to Mbombela, while \u201c<\/strong>NLC Lotto Funded\u201d messaging was displayed at the main entrance of i\u2019langa Mall<\/strong>, on flags lining the festival entrance and on parking signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign also reached travellers through Citybug<\/strong> shuttle buses operating between Pretoria, Durban, Bloemfontein and OR Tambo International Airport, all carrying NLC branding throughout the festival period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Taiwan-introduces-changes-to-lottery-to-incentive-cloud-receipts-300x200.jpg\")
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