HQ Function

Administrative and operational hub for year-round planning and organization of the annual Afrikaburn event, including managing finances, communications, volunteer coordination, art grant applications, and adherence to legal and safety requirements.

Notable Features:

The administrative office is a functional workspace. The true 'notable feature' associated with Afrikaburn is Tankwa Town, the temporary city built annually by participants in the Tankwa Karoo, renowned for its large-scale art installations and unique desert environment.

Work Culture:

The core team's work culture is highly collaborative, passionate, and community-driven, often operating under high pressure, especially in the months leading up to the event. It strives to embody the principles of Afrikaburn, fostering creativity, resourcefulness, and a hands-on approach.

HQ Significance:

The Cape Town headquarters serves as the crucial organizational backbone that enables the large-scale, participatory Afrikaburn event to occur each year, coordinating a vast network of volunteers, artists, and participants.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations reflect values such as communal effort, civic responsibility, participation, and a dedication to fostering creative expression, mirroring the core principles of the event itself.

Location:

Afrikaburn primarily operates in South Africa, hosting its annual event in the Tankwa Karoo. Its global presence is characterized by its status as an official Burning Man regional event, attracting a significant international community of participants, artists, and volunteers. It is part of the global Burning Man Regional Network, sharing knowledge and culture with similar events worldwide.

Street Address:

The Junction, Block C, Unit 107, 45 Salt River Road

City:

Salt River, Cape Town

State/Province:

Western Cape

Country:

South Africa