#PODCAST Art as a defender of human rights: 4th Artfluence festival now underway at UKZN's Centre for Creative Arts #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Hosted by University of KwaZulu-Natal's Centre for Creative Arts, the 4th annual Artfluence Human Rights Festival is now underway, exploring of the power of art as a defender of social justice and human rights. Held under the theme "Bridges of Solidarity", the festival brings together 40 cultural producers who will develop strategies that advance shared values. With two days to go until the festival's close, a number of events and performances await local and international audiences. Director of the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, Ismail Mahomed previews both tonight's and tomorrow night's highlights...  * The festival is now free of charge to attend in person. Also, the full programme is available on the Artfluence Human Rights website - artfluence.ukzn.ac.za