South Africa, June 24 -- With over 25 years of leadership experience in South Africa's creative and cultural sectors, Arendse brings visionary insight, strategic expertise, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive growth. Throughout her career, she has pioneered initiatives that seamlessly integrate the arts, entrepreneurship and education, empowering emerging creatives and advocating for the sustainable development of the creative economy.

Arendse's notable contributions include founding transformative platforms such as the Tshwane School of Music, the SA Creative Industries Incubator (SACII), and the Music Business Lab - programmes that have equipped hundreds of young creatives with essential skills, market access and business knowled...