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Sandile Mkhwanazi, head of community relations at Frogfoot Rise, explores how fibre connectivity is turning township homes into launchpads for gamers, creators and a new wave of digital earners

Media

Unlocking Kasi creativity: Fibre and the rise of SA’s digital earners

Sandile Mkhwanazi 18 Jun 2026

Film

May the 4th be with you: The internet celebrates Star Wars Day

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

2026 MTN Shift Gaming Experience kicks off across South Africa. (Image supplied)

Events

2026 MTN Shift Gaming Experience kicks off across South Africa

29 Apr 2026

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

24 Apr 2026

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

16 Apr 2026

The Rand Show celebrates a range of accolades

Events

The Rand Show celebrates a range of accolades

Issued by Rand Show 2 Apr 2026

Capitec joins Comic Con to elevate pop culture engagement in SA

Events

Capitec joins Comic Con to elevate pop culture engagement in SA

1 Apr 2026

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

Events

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

17 Mar 2026

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

Events

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

4 Mar 2026

The gaming industry is facing significant challenges and opportunities as it adapts to a changing landscape (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

AI drives gaming industry as growth slows

Danette Breitenbach 4 Dec 2025

Comic Con Africa names Capitec as new headline sponsor

Events

Comic Con Africa names Capitec as new headline sponsor

25 Nov 2025

Clinton Brink stars in Kings of Joburg. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

All the African GEMA Award winners

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Nov 2025

All the 2025 WesBank New Generation Awards finalists

Digital

All the 2025 WesBank New Generation Awards finalists

29 Aug 2025

The IAB SA 2025 Bookmarks Awards winners have been announced, with Ogilvy named Best Digital Agency of 2025 (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Ogilvy and KFC take the double in the IAB Bookmark Awards

15 Aug 2025

The finalists were announced on 9 July 2025. Source: Supplied

IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists

9 Jul 2025

Disney Africa and Chilliengine, shortlisted for 2025 Mark Award for Comic Con Africa 2024 activation

Marketing

Disney Africa and Chilliengine, shortlisted for 2025 Mark Award for Comic Con Africa 2024 activation

Issued by Chilliengine 7 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

City of Cape Town highlights emerging artists at Comic Con Cape Town 2025

Art

City of Cape Town highlights emerging artists at Comic Con Cape Town 2025

6 May 2025

May the 4th be with you!

TV

May the 4th be with you!

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 2 May 2025

Media planners, take note: The Western Cape’s 2025 event calendar is a goldmine for OOH

OOH

Media planners, take note: The Western Cape’s 2025 event calendar is a goldmine for OOH

Steve Duck, Issued by Tractor Outdoor 30 Apr 2025

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2025 begins

Events

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2025 begins

24 Apr 2025

Events

Comic Con Africa’s Johannesburg edition moves dates to 28-31 August

3 Apr 2025

Kidult trend accounts for 28% global toys sales

Sales

Kidult trend accounts for 28% global toys sales

7 Feb 2025

Chilliengine triumphs at the 2024 Assegai Awards

Direct Marketing

Chilliengine triumphs at the 2024 Assegai Awards

Issued by Chilliengine 20 Nov 2024

How personalisation is reshaping the future of MICE events

MICE

How personalisation is reshaping the future of MICE events

15 Nov 2024

Marketing

A Comic Con experience: Platforms change but the basic rules of marketing don’t!

Eve Pennington 23 Oct 2024

Chilliengine creates experiential magic with Disney+

Production

Chilliengine creates experiential magic with Disney+

Issued by Chilliengine 11 Oct 2024

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

Events & Conferencing

AXE unveils exciting multi-sensory experience at Comic Con Africa 2024 – with special guest Robot Boii

Issued by Triple Eight 27 Sep 2024

The hidden power of eventing in boosting direct business sales

Sales

The hidden power of eventing in boosting direct business sales

Terena Chetty 18 Sep 2024

Kidult trend shows growth

Trends

Kidult trend shows growth

10 Sep 2024

Eduvos to Showcase at Comic Con Africa 2024

Higher Education

Eduvos to Showcase at Comic Con Africa 2024

Issued by Eduvos 5 Sep 2024

Moonsport and Bad Weather Productions join forces to revolutionise the sports and entertainment industry

Production

Moonsport and Bad Weather Productions join forces to revolutionise the sports and entertainment industry

Issued by Moonsport 26 Aug 2024

Events

Comic Con Cape Town returns

26 Apr 2024

Eduvos to showcase at Comic Con Cape Town 2024

Higher Education

Eduvos to showcase at Comic Con Cape Town 2024

Issued by Eduvos 23 Apr 2024

Intl animation creators join the lineup at the Cape Town International Animation Festival

Events

Intl animation creators join the lineup at the Cape Town International Animation Festival

22 Apr 2024

Events & Conferencing

Elevate your brand at the Mzansi Food & Drink Show 2024

Issued by Mzansi Food & Drink Show 22 Apr 2024

Comic Con Cape Town announces guest lineup

Events

Comic Con Cape Town announces guest lineup

5 Apr 2024

Toys R Us teams up with Comic Con to present KidsCon

Exhibitions & Events

Toys R Us teams up with Comic Con to present KidsCon

18 Mar 2024

RX Africa sweeps up 8 awards at the highly anticipated AAXO Roar awards ceremony

Exhibitions

RX Africa sweeps up 8 awards at the highly anticipated AAXO Roar awards ceremony

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 7 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Chairperson of AAXO welcoming guests.

Exhibitions

All the 2024 ROAR Awards winners

1 Mar 2024

The Mzansi Food & Drink Show debuts in Jozi in June

Events

The Mzansi Food & Drink Show debuts in Jozi in June

23 Feb 2024

City of Cape Town events generate almost R4bn for economy

Events

City of Cape Town events generate almost R4bn for economy

8 Jan 2024

2023: What a year we've had!

Events & Conferencing

2023: What a year we've had!

Issued by Rand Show 5 Jan 2024

Eduvos at Africa Games Week – Empowering education through esports and casual gaming

Higher Education

Eduvos at Africa Games Week – Empowering education through esports and casual gaming

Issued by Eduvos 8 Dec 2023

Johannesburg Expo Centre: A cultural and economic cornerstone of South Africa

Events & Conferencing

Johannesburg Expo Centre: A cultural and economic cornerstone of South Africa

Issued by Rand Show 6 Dec 2023