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Amazwi South African Museum of LiteratureRef: https://www.amazwi.museum/about/

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The text describes Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, its mandate, governance, and regulatory framework. It outlines the museum's purpose to raise awareness of freedom of expression and to collect, preserve, and research South African literature, along with its governing acts and policies. It lists the museum’s vision, mission, and values, and notes that it operates under the Cultural Institutions Act and is a Schedule 3A public entity under the PFMA, subject to related Acts and policies. It also mentions the museum’s objective to provide accessible cultural space and information about its governance and regulatory background.

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Visit and use Amazwi South African Museum of Literature

Members of the public can visit the museum, use it as a safe cultural space, and enjoy cultural expression and access to South African literature. It is open on weekdays during the stated hours; weekend and public-holiday visits are by appointment.

Who it is for: members of the public and people interested in South African literature and cultural expression
How to act on it: Visit the headquarters at 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda (Grahamstown) 6139 South Africa during weekday opening hours. Weekend and public-holiday visits require an appointment.

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OPEN Weekdays 8.30-13.00 and 14.00-16.30 Weekends and public holidays by appointment

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Where: Visitors can use the museum at its headquarters in Makhanda (Grahamstown), South Africa. · Makhanda (Grahamstown), South Africa

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organization: Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
mandate: raise consciousness about freedom of expression, artistic creativity, academic freedom, non-discrimination, rights to basic/ adult education
vision: dynamic museum celebrating South Africa’s literary heritage
mission: collect, preserve and research South African literature and make it accessible
values: Accessible, Motivating, Accountable, Zest, Welcoming, Integrity
governance: Council appointed by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
statutory framework: Cultural Institutions Act No. 119 of 1998; PFMA No. 1 of 1999; National Heritage Resources Act No. 25 of 1999; Government Immovable Asset Management Act No. 19 of 2007; White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage 1996
status: Schedule 3A national public entity under PFMA
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