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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 8 hours

Zolani Mahola signs global partnership with Virgin Music Group

Music

Zolani Mahola signs global partnership with Virgin Music Group

11 hours

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

11 hours

Source: Supplied

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Indaba fuels R835m boost for Durban tourism

1 day

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

1 day

How business owners find calm on the road ahead

Insurance & Actuarial

How business owners find calm on the road ahead

Issued by Dotsure 1 day

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

TV

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

Issued by MultiChoice 15 May 2026

Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi

Technology

Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi

14 May 2026

Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026

Higher Education

Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 15 May 2026

Movieroom on DStv commences production on first original feature film

TV

Movieroom on DStv commences production on first original feature film

Issued by The Rooms Network 13 May 2026

The riskiest thing you can do is be ignorable

PR & Communications

The riskiest thing you can do is be ignorable

Johannes Keiper and Kabelo Ma, Issued by M+C Saatchi Abel 12 May 2026

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

Film

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

11 May 2026

The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Increased representation from Africa on shortlisting juries

8 May 2026

Attraction remains advertising’s most powerful currency. David Edworthy gives insight into how brands position themselves in our imaginations long before we’re ever ready to buy. (Image supplied)

Advertising

What The Alchemist can teach us about advertising

David edworthy 8 May 2026

Disney Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema announce #SparkConversation

ESG

Disney Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema announce #SparkConversation

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 7 May 2026

The awards are now open for entries. Source: Supplied.

Pendoring

iPendoring 2026 opens: Indigenous-language work gets a direct One Show shot

6 May 2026

Retroviral’s Find Your Fire, a trilogy of films for the Eastern European market, is an example of local talent and creativity overcoming geography (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Bic’s Find Your Fire: A South African-born idea for the global market

6 May 2026

Pangolin: Kulu's Journey has been nominated for both an Emmy Award and a Bafta for its musical score (Image source: © Currency

Radio & Audio

Pangolin: Kulu's Journey musical score hits the high notes

5 May 2026

Safta winner, Alex Xolo on finding his voice in South African drama

Film & Cinematography

Safta winner, Alex Xolo on finding his voice in South African drama

Issued by MultiChoice 5 May 2026

The ad shines a spotlight on the stadium workers. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Stadium staff get their World Cup spotlight with Carling Black Label

5 May 2026

Film

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

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

New funding round targets job creation, local storytelling and industry growth across Cape Town’s film sector. (Source: )

Film & Cinematography

Cape Town film fund reopens, backing next wave of local productions

4 May 2026

A star-studded screening in Johannesburg marked the South African debut of The Devil Wears Prada 2, blending high fashion, celebrity and cinematic nostalgia ahead of its nationwide release. ( Source: Baby George Creatives)

Film

Johannesburg rolls out the runway for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere

30 Apr 2026

Advertising

Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

28 Apr 2026

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Film & Cinematography

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Apr 2026

Legends return and new worlds ignite on the big screen this May

Film

Legends return and new worlds ignite on the big screen this May

Daniel Dercksen 28 Apr 2026

Media

The new role of the editor: Shaping work before it’s shot

Garon Campbell 24 Apr 2026

(Image: @ Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

Danette Breitenbach & Karabo Ledwaba 24 Apr 2026

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Food & bev. services

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Issued by Burger King 23 Apr 2026

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Events & Conferencing

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 22 Apr 2026

SA PR agencies bring home 17 EMEA 2026 IN2 Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

SA PR agencies bring home 17 EMEA 2026 IN2 Sabre Awards

22 Apr 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

Top Billing reveals presenter lineup ahead of 2026 comeback

Lifestyle

Top Billing reveals presenter lineup ahead of 2026 comeback

21 Apr 2026

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

Film

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

21 Apr 2026

Pula Simango landed in advertsing when she was 38.She believe creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning (Image supplied)

Advertising

Creative fitness isn’t a personality trait; it’s conditioning

Pula Simango 21 Apr 2026

RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

Film

RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

20 Apr 2026

The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

PR & Communications

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

20 Apr 2026

Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

Education

Unemployed youth given cameras and a chance as MDNtv Programme changes lives

Issued by MDNTV 20 Apr 2026

Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

Film & Cinematography

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred

Colin Ramparsadh 20 Apr 2026

(Image source: © Firece Pharma Ten South Africans have been named to the Cannes Lions awarding juries

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Awarding juries feature top South Africans

17 Apr 2026

#ClioAwards2026 | The case for specificity in a world of safe advertising — Asmirh Davis

Advertising

#ClioAwards2026 | The case for specificity in a world of safe advertising — Asmirh Davis

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Apr 2026

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

Film

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

14 Apr 2026

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

Packaging

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

14 Apr 2026

Advertising

The Pitcher Awards 2026 unveils dynamic jury

14 Apr 2026

Liesl Lategan. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: Spitfire's Liesl Lategan selected for SIBI programme

13 Apr 2026

Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy

Higher Education

Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 13 Apr 2026

Marketing

Many tourism hotspots are ‘de‑marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it

Anne Hardy and Giancarlo Fedeli 9 Apr 2026

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

Advertising

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

Issued by OnPoint PR 8 Apr 2026