A former BASA Supporting Grant recipient, Iziko Museums of South Africa, is a new supporting partner and the lead locations’ host for this year’s Awards.

Iziko means a ‘hearth’ in isiXhosa. Traditionally, the hearth is the social centre of the home where stories are told and knowledge is passed on from one generation to the next. Similarly, the 11 national museums that make up Iziko are centres of cultural interaction.

Delivering the Iziko partner message is CEO, Rooksana Omar.