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2 new MultiChoice Talent Factory original movies arrive on Mzansi Magic

Film & Cinematography

2 new MultiChoice Talent Factory original movies arrive on Mzansi Magic

Issued by MultiChoice 2 days

KPop Demon Hunters is the most successful Netflix original of all time. Source: Netflix.

Streaming

A full year in the Top 10: KPop Demon Hunters makes Netflix history

2 days

The real shift is psychological: Tahaab Rais joins the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

IMC Conference

The real shift is psychological: Tahaab Rais joins the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

Issued by IMC Conference 2 days

#YouthMonth | From the Cape Flats to creative director at OFYT

Youth Month

#YouthMonth | From the Cape Flats to creative director at OFYT

3 days

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

Music

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

William Schomberg 17 Jun 2026

British-American actor Andrew Garfield leads ellesse's global Do It Like An Italian push

Retail Marketing

British-American actor Andrew Garfield leads ellesse's global Do It Like An Italian push

17 Jun 2026

Tourism & Travel

Joburg Tourism wins silver at ITFFA 2026

15 Jun 2026

Talents Durban 2026 announces 19th edition participants

Film & Cinematography

Talents Durban 2026 announces 19th edition participants

12 Jun 2026

Cape Town Tourism strikes gold, 3 times over

Tourism

Cape Town Tourism strikes gold, 3 times over

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 11 Jun 2026

Chicken Licken's 'Anything for a soul sister' does blockbuster action, Mzansi style

Advertising

Chicken Licken's 'Anything for a soul sister' does blockbuster action, Mzansi style

Issued by Joe Public 10 Jun 2026

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

Tourism

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

9 Jun 2026

TMZ is going to Washington. Source: YouTube.

Media

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest

Angelica Kalika 9 Jun 2026

MyBroadband review videos – Build trust in your products, solutions, and services

Online Media

MyBroadband review videos – Build trust in your products, solutions, and services

Issued by Broad Media 9 Jun 2026

The ScreenCraft Pathways Trainees pictured with Pelin Mavili, Netflix director of Global Affairs for Middle East, Turkey and Africa; Ben Amadasun, Netflix VP of Content for Middle East & Africa; Keitumetse Lebaka, CEO of the Gauteng Film Commission, Zamabuya Msibi acting manager: Enterprise Development at the KZN Tourism & Film Authority and Lebogang Maile, the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Youth Month

14 SA creatives land year-long film and TV training with Netflix

8 Jun 2026

Powerade unveils 'Power your Fate' campaign for Fifa World Cup 26

Marketing

Powerade unveils 'Power your Fate' campaign for Fifa World Cup 26

Issued by Octagon 8 Jun 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 5 Jun 2026

#BehindtheIMC | MENAT Publicis Groupe’s Tahaab Rais: Marketers are the observers of humanity

IMC Conference

#BehindtheIMC | MENAT Publicis Groupe’s Tahaab Rais: Marketers are the observers of humanity

Danette Breitenbach 5 Jun 2026

In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystems

Victoria Oyeboade 3 Jun 2026

Entries are now open, link at the bottom of the page. Source: Supplied.

Publishing

Applications open: DSAC, ANFASA funding to diversify South Africa’s book market

3 Jun 2026

Award-winning impact: Dentsu Africa signals a new era of creative leadership

Advertising

Award-winning impact: Dentsu Africa signals a new era of creative leadership

Issued by Dentsu 2 Jun 2026

Higher Education

Afda Day 2026: Where Open Day meets the Experimental Festival

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 2 Jun 2026

The Pitcher Awards 2026 winners have been announced, with agencies from Kenya and Mozambique winning Grands Prix (Image source: © The Nation Online

Advertising

The Pitcher Awards celebrate African creativity with inaugural success for Mozambique

1 Jun 2026

The Golden Pen for Freedom. Source: Wan-Ifra.

Media Freedom

AP, Reuters and AFP to accept Wan-Ifra honour for Gaza coverage

29 May 2026

Worlds collide and legends return to the cinema this June

Film

Worlds collide and legends return to the cinema this June

Daniel Dercksen 29 May 2026

Ramaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

Music

Ramaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

28 May 2026

Dentsu SA is on the shortlist for its First Beach campaign for Corona. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Nigeria dominates Pitcher Awards 2026 shortlist, Dentsu Creative SA recognised

Karabo Ledwaba 28 May 2026

What does Cannes 2026 hold in store for South African agencies (Image source: © Hello Partner

Advertising

#Cannes2026 | One Show highs, D&AD dips as SA eyes Cannes

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2026

The growing impact of MultiChoice Talent Factory across Africa’s film industry

Film & Cinematography

The growing impact of MultiChoice Talent Factory across Africa’s film industry

Issued by MultiChoice 27 May 2026

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

Retailers

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

27 May 2026

Miché Van Wyk and Faroll Coetzee in Gat by Garage Dance Ensemble. Image by Ronel Jefthas

Theatre

Review | Dust, Memory and Movement: Garage Dance Ensemble at Suidoosterfees 2026

Debbie Hathway 27 May 2026

Smart glasses raise new privacy questions in South Africa

IoT

Smart glasses raise new privacy questions in South Africa

Allan Juma 26 May 2026

Lexi Venter stars in Don't let's go to the dogs tonight. Source: YouTube

Film & Cinematography

SA Film Festival 2026 to screen across Australia, New Zealand

26 May 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory young filmmakers lead new anti-piracy PSA

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory young filmmakers lead new anti-piracy PSA

Issued by MultiChoice 26 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence

With generative AI surging, Africa’s agile creators narrow Hollywood’s gap

Garon Campbell 26 May 2026

Graham Cruikshanks, director of Africa operations at TBWA says there is a strong desire to recognise African advertising talent (Image supplied)

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth | Recognising Africa's unique advertising voice

Danette Breitenbach 25 May 2026

#AfricaMonth | “We are real players” says Zoe Ramushu on building African film tech for the global industry

Film

#AfricaMonth | “We are real players” says Zoe Ramushu on building African film tech for the global industry

Evan-Lee Courie 25 May 2026

South African radio station Hot 1027 and The Animation School have won awards in the New York Festivals Radio Awards and TV & Film Awards (Source: @ New York Festivals https://tvfilm.newyorkfestivals.com/ New York Festival]]

Marketing & Media

New York Festival Awards South African radio station and animation school

25 May 2026

Orms celebrates 30 years of creativity, community and business resilience

Retailers

Orms celebrates 30 years of creativity, community and business resilience

22 May 2026

Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026

Advertising

Joe Public brings home a haul of Pencils and Merits at The One Show 2026

Issued by Joe Public 22 May 2026

Eddy Cue. Spurce: Apple.

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Apple’s Eddy Cue is Entertainment Person of the Year

22 May 2026

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

FMCG

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

21 May 2026

EBM Group’s global momentum continues with major wins at ICSC Awards in Las Vegas

Retail Marketing

EBM Group’s global momentum continues with major wins at ICSC Awards in Las Vegas

Issued by EBM Group 21 May 2026

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Tourism & Travel

King Shaka Airport drives KZN tourism and trade growth

20 May 2026

Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Film & Cinematography

Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 19 May 2026

Zolani Mahola signs global partnership with Virgin Music Group

Music

Zolani Mahola signs global partnership with Virgin Music Group

19 May 2026

South Africa will be the country in focus, pictured is stakeholders at the signing of the agreement. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Berlinale EFM names South Africa 2027 country in focus

19 May 2026

Source: Supplied

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Indaba fuels R835m boost for Durban tourism

18 May 2026

Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time campaign leading into the Fifa World Cup 2026 is a recreation of defining moments from South African football history (Image supplied)

Advertising

Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time recreates SA football moments

18 May 2026

How business owners find calm on the road ahead

Insurance & Actuarial

How business owners find calm on the road ahead

Issued by Dotsure 18 May 2026

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

TV

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

Issued by MultiChoice 15 May 2026