Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy - Afda

[Earle Holmes] AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary series School Ties..

Afda alumni in key roles on The Heart is a Muscle – SA’s official entry to the Oscars - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to announce that the National Film and Video Foundation has selected The Heart is a Muscle as the country’s official submission at the 98th Academy Awards...

#Newsmaker: At the heart of great teaching is connection - Brian Armitage, Reddam House

[Shan Radcliffe] Bizcommunity caught up with Brian Armitage, following his recent appointment as executive head of Reddam House Helderfontein, to chat about his journey so far and vision for the school...

#WomensMonth: You are your own competition - Gugu Ndebele, executive director of Owlag

[Shan Radcliffe] As we come to the close of Women's Month, we sit down with Gugu Ndebele, executive director of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, for one last conversation...

What Jannie Mouton's R7.2bn buyout offer would mean for Curro

[Shan Radcliffe] Billionaire businessman and founder of Capitec and the PSG Group, Jannie Mouton has set his sights on acquiring JSE-listed private school group, Curro Holdings, for R7.2bn...

Afda Alumna Muneera Sallies Wins at National Arts and Culture Awards - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to celebrate the success of alumna Muneera Sallies, the director of the film Old Righteous Blues...

#WomensMonth: Your voice matters, loudly, clearly, and without apology - Dumisani Tshabalala, Owlag

[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, Dumisani Tshabalala, head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, pays tribute to women in education and the girls he teaches...

Afda expands to Tshwane with new campus and welcomes new deans across the country - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is thrilled to announce the opening of its fifth campus in Hatfield, Tshwane in 2026, building on its established campuses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Gqeberha...

#WomensMonth: Being a woman is the greatest strength of all - Phuti Mogale, Head of Senior School, Roedean

[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, we talk to Phuti Mogale, the new Head of Senior School at Roedean, about teaching young girls that "being a woman is not a crutch or a weakness. Rather, it is the greatest strength of all."

Africa's finalists for the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes

[Shan Radcliffe] Four African schools have been named top 10 finalists for the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes...

Afda students and alumni secure 5 wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to announce that its students and graduates have won five prestigious awards at the 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards, held on 19 July 2025...

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025 - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to announce that the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) film When the Gospel Speaks, directed by Motheo Madisa and Vincent Moloi, and produced by Abbey Kgetse, has won the Best International Feature Film award at the 12ᵗʰ Uganda Film Festival (UFF) 2025, held from 26 May-6 June in Kampala, Uganda...

The Afda Experimental Festival 2025 goes live! - Afda

[Earle Holmes] The annual Afda Experimental Festival once again proved to be a resounding success, captivating audiences with a diverse and thought-provoking showcase of creative talent...

#YouthMonth: A pathway for possibility - the role of online schools in breaking barriers

[Tessa Venter] As an educator, June feels particularly poignant as it is Youth Month - an opportunity to reflect on the important role of education...

#YouthMonth: Education has the power to break cycles and unlock futures - Florence Mokhalabone

[Shan Radcliffe] There’s a saying that goes “the stars shine brightest when the night is darkest” - and Florence Mokhalabone, assistant principal at Spark Riversands, is one of those stars...

Afda talent shines bright in 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards nominations - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to announce that its students and alumni have received a host of nominations at the prestigious Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2025...

Afda Experimental Festival 2025: Showcasing African creative talent - Afda

[Earle Holmes] The Afda Experimental Festival is an annual event orchestrated by our third-year students...

Not just another caretaker: Why ECD educators need specialised training

[Sigamoney Naicker] The recent shift of early childhood development from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education is not a simple bureaucratic move. It signals a profound rethinking of how South Africa views the early years of life and their role in shaping the nation’s future...

Tebogo Motaung wins Leader in Innovation of the Year Award 2024 for Afda - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda Johannesburg BCom Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme coordinator Tebogo Motaung has won the Leadership Innovation Award 2024 from CEO Monthly magazine...

Celebrating an outstanding multi-award-winning 2024 for Afda students and alumni - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is as proud as punch and delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Afda’s 2023 graduation films...