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

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The document describes Amazwi South African Museum of Literature as a Schedule 3A public entity established under the Cultural Institutions Act, with a Council appointed by the Minister of Arts and Culture to formulate policy and oversee the museum's collections and properties. It states the governance framework under multiple acts (Cultural Institutions Act, PFMA, NHR Act, Public Audit Act, GIMAA, B-BEE Act, White Paper on Arts) and provides basic operational details (address, hours). It references the governance structure, responsibilities, and regulatory compliance that guide Amazwi’s operations.

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Visit Amazwi South African Museum of Literature

Visitors can visit the museum on weekdays during the stated morning and afternoon hours. Visits on weekends and public holidays are available by appointment.

Who it is for: Museum visitors
How to act on it: Attend the museum at its headquarters during weekdays from 8.30-13.00 or 14.00-16.30; arrange an appointment for weekends and public holidays.

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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 able to attend the museum headquarters · Makhanda (Grahamstown)

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Reference

https://www.amazwi.museum/governance/

Key Takeaways

entity: Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
type: Schedule 3A public entity
legislation: Cultural Institutions Act No. 119 of 1998
governing body: Amazwi Council appointed by Minister of Arts and Culture
primary functions: formulate policy; preserve and safeguard collections and property
additional Acts: PFMA No. 1 of 1999; NHR Act No. 25 of 1999; GIMAA No. 19 of 2007; B-BEEE Act No. 53 of 2003; White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage 1996
address: 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda (Grahamstown) 6139
operational hours: Weekdays 8:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:30; weekends/public holidays by appointment