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Afda Durban films take centre stage at Power24 International Film Festival
Afda Durban films take centre stage at Power24 International Film Festival
Afda Durban is celebrating another exciting festival achievement. 4 Sep 2026 Read more
Beyond the 3-year degree: Rethinking pathways into the creative economy
Beyond the 3-year degree: Rethinking pathways into the creative economy
For many young people, the traditional three-year degree is still seen as the ultimate destination in higher education. 28 Aug 2026 Read more
Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy
Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy
Your future starts here. 12 Aug 2026 Read more
Funding your future starts before you apply
Funding your future starts before you apply
Why understanding your funding options is one of the smartest career decisions you can make. 6 Aug 2026 Read more
Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens
Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens
Afda proudly celebrates the international success of film The Monster. 21 Jul 2026 Read more
Afda Holiday Workshop
Afda Holiday Workshop
Afda Holiday Workshop 2026 invites young creatives to explore storytelling, innovation and entrepreneurship. 23 Jun 2026 Read more
Afda Day 2026: Where Open Day meets the Experimental Festival
Afda Day 2026: Where Open Day meets the Experimental Festival
Afda is set to transform its campuses into vibrant creative hubs as it hosts Afda Day on Saturday, 13 June from 10am. 2 Jun 2026 Read more
Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026
Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026
Afda alumni continue to make their mark on the international film industry. 15 May 2026 Read more
Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course
Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course
“This is more than a short course. It’s your launchpad into the creative economy.” 14 Apr 2026 Read more
Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy
Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy
Afda proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 on reaching a significant academic milestone and entering a dynamic and rapidly evolving professional landscape. 13 Apr 2026 Read more
Afda Cape Town explores exile in bold new theatre production
Afda Cape Town explores exile in bold new theatre production
In bringing this work to the stage, Afda demonstrates that powerful storytelling is not confined to the screen. 31 Mar 2026 Read more
Deepfake masterclass: Join Jane-Anne Raath
Deepfake masterclass: Join Jane-Anne Raath
Jane-Anne Raath is a leading South African voice on deepfakes, image rights, and the law in the creative economy. 24 Mar 2026 Read more
Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins
Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins
The 19th Annual Saftas took place on at the Gallagher Convention Centre, bringing together the country’s leading filmmakers, producers, performers and creatives to celebrate excellence across the screen industry. 20 Mar 2026 Read more
Afda Alumnus Khaya Dube wins Young Voices Competition at Joburg Film Festival 2026
Afda Alumnus Khaya Dube wins Young Voices Competition at Joburg Film Festival 2026
Afda is proud to celebrate the success of recently graduated alumnus Khaya Dube, whose short film Umxoxiso won the Young Voices Competition at the 2026 Joburg Film Festival. 12 Mar 2026 Read more
The $750bn solution: How Afda alumnus Nkululeko Mdluli is disrupting global diagnostics
The $750bn solution: How Afda alumnus Nkululeko Mdluli is disrupting global diagnostics
In the landscape of global healthcare, the difference between life and death is measured in time. 3 Mar 2026 Read more
A bumper year of growth, innovation and celebration at Afda in 2025
A bumper year of growth, innovation and celebration at Afda in 2025
2025 saw Afda announce the upcoming launch of its new Afda Hatfield campus in Tshwane, set to open in 2026. 15 Dec 2025 Read more
Afda welcomes Pauli van Dyk as dean of new Hatfield Campus opening in 2026
Afda welcomes Pauli van Dyk as dean of new Hatfield Campus opening in 2026
Afda is delighted to announce the appointment of Pauli van Dyk as dean of the new AFDA Hatfield campus which opens its doors to students in 2026. 12 Dec 2025 Read more
The Afda Graduation Festival 2025
The Afda Graduation Festival 2025
Celebrating and showcasing the future stars of the creative economy. 6 Nov 2025 Read more
Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy
Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy
AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary series School Ties. 6 Oct 2025 Read more
Afda alumni in key roles on The Heart is a Muscle – SA’s official entry to the Oscars
Afda alumni in key roles on The Heart is a Muscle – SA’s official entry to the Oscars
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. 3 Oct 2025 Read more

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