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SA's film rebate crisis puts jobs and global ambitions at risk

Film & Cinematography

SA's film rebate crisis puts jobs and global ambitions at risk

30 Sep 2026

Mapungubwe ballet anchors UP benefit concert to unlock degrees for graduates

Higher Education

Mapungubwe ballet anchors UP benefit concert to unlock degrees for graduates

Issued by University of Pretoria 17 Sep 2026

Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

Streaming

Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

11 Sep 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

ESG & Sustainability

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

Veldskoen steps into SA's history with permanent heritage honour

Fashion

Veldskoen steps into SA's history with permanent heritage honour

13 Jul 2026

Vote now: Student radio ads celebrating SA's languages hit SABC airwaves (Image supplied)

Pendoring

Pendoring's student radio ad challenge: Vote for the ad that speaks to your heart

24 Jun 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

FMCG

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

Accenture SA got recognition for this NikNaks campaign. Source: Accenture SA.

Social Media

Publicis Middle East, Accenture SA gain recognition at Webby Awards

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2026

A partnership between BrandSA and Netflix celebrates and showcases South Africa's vibrant cultures in a film hosted by that highlights the country’s attractions (Image source: © Bizcommunity )

Branding

Jason Goliath hosts Brand SA-Netflix film on SA for G20 Summit

21 Nov 2025

Thule Ngcese, creative partner & co-founder at Distrikt 9, a supplier development partner of VML South Africa, has watched from the jury room as work out of the Middle East increasingly dominates the Loeries. The South African creative industry, he says, needs to up its game (Image supplied)

Advertising

Thule Ngcese: "Time to lead, not follow. SA needs to up its game."

Thule Ngcese 7 Nov 2025

Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market? (Image supplied)

Marketing

#ProudlySA: How local brands can win the hearts of South African consumers

Luyanda Mazibuko 1 Oct 2025

Bathandwa Ngwendu.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Birkenstock invites you to Come Back To You in storytelling campaign

20 Aug 2025

The Brief is a premium, fast-paced current affairs programme that brings together eNCA's broadcast power and the Sunday Times' editorial insight (Image supplied)

Media

The Brief: Real-time relevance with long-view insight

4 Aug 2025

Mzansi Magic turns 15: A bold vision realised

TV

Mzansi Magic turns 15: A bold vision realised

Shirley Adonisi, Issued by MultiChoice 28 Jul 2025

The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

OOH

The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

Issued by Kena Outdoor 16 Jul 2025

'Make Your Mark' at the 15th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival

Theatre

'Make Your Mark' at the 15th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival

27 Feb 2025

From Soweto to the Super Bowl... and back home to Jozi

Advertising

From Soweto to the Super Bowl... and back home to Jozi

Issued by aHead Marketing Services 18 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf The R28m Joint Film Fund of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and Netflix has completed and released six micro-budget films

Film & Cinematography

6 local micro-budget films launched by joint Netflix and NFVF fund

15 Apr 2024

Cadbury aims to foster a spirit of generosity through simple gestures of kindness

Retail Marketing

Cadbury aims to foster a spirit of generosity through simple gestures of kindness

30 Oct 2023

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Sponsorship

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Issued by DStv Media Sales 25 Apr 2023

Clout/SA is transforming creative entrepreneurs to sector-leading businesses

Skills Training

Clout/SA is transforming creative entrepreneurs to sector-leading businesses

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Apr 2023

Dbongz Mahlathi creates Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 mural

Art

Dbongz Mahlathi creates Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 mural

15 Mar 2023

ESG

Cadbury encourages South Africans to share their stories

24 Jun 2022

L to R: South African changemakers Aisha Pandor, a digital entrepreneur; Donald Nxumalo, an interior designer; Hanlie Prinsloo, an ocean conservationist and Dion Chang, a trends analyst

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Evan-Lee Courie 5 May 2022

Media

Bull Brand launches new podcast series

25 Mar 2022

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

Film & Cinematography

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

25 Mar 2022

Ponahalo Mojapelo - Model, DJ, stylist, and writer

Marketing

Reebok launches Life is Not a Spectator Sport campaign

18 Mar 2022

Image supplied: Jimmy Nevis

Art

Vuma and Jimmy Nevis partner for My Community Connects

14 Mar 2022

#BizTrends2022: The year of the African storyteller

Trends

#BizTrends2022: The year of the African storyteller

Garreth van Vuuren 13 Jan 2022

Marketing

Is brand storytelling telling the whole story?

Issued by Bizcommunity.com 25 Nov 2021

Wikimedia Foundation launches campaign with SA's creative community

Online Media

Wikimedia Foundation launches campaign with SA's creative community

28 Oct 2021

The DStv Internet ambassadors

Media

DStv Internet partners with local content creators

28 Sep 2021

Media

Wikimedia launches campaign with South African creative community

28 Sep 2021

#WomensMonth: 'We need more women in untraditional positions of leadership' - Thandeka Gilbert, The Odd Number

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: 'We need more women in untraditional positions of leadership' - Thandeka Gilbert, The Odd Number

Evan-Lee Courie 31 Aug 2021

Paul du Toit chats new play The Unlikely Secret Agent - on at The Drama Factory

Theatre

Paul du Toit chats new play The Unlikely Secret Agent - on at The Drama Factory

Daniel Dercksen 7 Jun 2021

Volkswagen produces first-ever TV and digital ads in isiZulu

Advertising

Volkswagen produces first-ever TV and digital ads in isiZulu

19 May 2021

The closing of South Africa's Fugard Theatre points to systemic failures

Theatre

The closing of South Africa's Fugard Theatre points to systemic failures

Fiona Ramsay 5 May 2021

An Oscar for My Octopus Teacher is a boost for South African film. But ...

Film

An Oscar for My Octopus Teacher is a boost for South African film. But ...

Liani Maasdorp and Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk 30 Apr 2021

#Newsmaker: Khangelani Dziba to head up Rapt Creative's new PR and influencer marketing division

PR & Communications

#Newsmaker: Khangelani Dziba to head up Rapt Creative's new PR and influencer marketing division

Jessica Tennant 23 Apr 2021

The magic of 'Toorbos' - Q&A with writer-director René van Rooyen

Film

The magic of 'Toorbos' - Q&A with writer-director René van Rooyen

Daniel Dercksen 12 Nov 2020

Kantar Millward Brown announces South Africa's Top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q3 & Q4 2017

Advertising

Kantar Millward Brown announces South Africa's Top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q3 & Q4 2017

Issued by Kantar 15 Mar 2018

Wild Bean Café Design-A-Cup winner has his future studies secured

ESG

Wild Bean Café Design-A-Cup winner has his future studies secured

Issued by Intune Communications and Entertainment 15 Oct 2020

#Newsmaker: Rozanne McKenzie on starting a media company and producing her first TV show

Media

#Newsmaker: Rozanne McKenzie on starting a media company and producing her first TV show

Jessica Tennant 11 Sep 2020

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q3 and Q4 2019

Advertising

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q3 and Q4 2019

Issued by Kantar 28 Jul 2020

Felix Kessel has been appointed creative lead at WPP's agency for Distell, Team Liquid.

Marketing

#Newsmaker: Felix Kessel, Team Liquid's new creative lead

Jessica Tennant 4 Mar 2020

Gailey and Newman work hard and play hard together.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie with... OFYT's Josie Gailey and Louise Newman

Leigh Andrews 2 Oct 2019