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Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

Film

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

3 hours

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 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

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

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

Club Med reimagines travel as storytelling with The Ultimate Escape

Travel

Club Med reimagines travel as storytelling with The Ultimate Escape

7 Apr 2026

Diep City is one of the iconic shows streaming on Showmax. Source: Showmax.

Streaming

Showmax shutdown and migration timeline

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Mar 2026

Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins

Higher Education

Afda alumni triumph at the 2026 Saftas with multiple Golden Horn wins

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 20 Mar 2026

Urban Brew Studios scores double Safta win, cementing industry leadership

Media

Urban Brew Studios scores double Safta win, cementing industry leadership

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 19 Mar 2026

The 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards winners have been announced (Image source: © News24 )

Film & Cinematography

All the 19th Annual Safta winners

15 Mar 2026

Realness Institute has announced a new Board and Alumni Advisory Council aimed at strengthening sustainability, mentorship and industry development for African screenwriters and producers. (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Realness Institute expands leadership to strengthen African film and television storytelling

9 Mar 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Mar 2026

Image source: Luis Molinero Martinez –

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Study abroad for film and TV: Last call for 2026 NFVF international bursary applications

27 Feb 2026

The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 25 Feb 2026

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

Events

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

19 Feb 2026

Urban Brew Studios earns 2 Safta nominations, reinforcing the value of locally resonant content

TV

Urban Brew Studios earns 2 Safta nominations, reinforcing the value of locally resonant content

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 19 Feb 2026

#Saftas19 nominees announced

Film & Cinematography

#Saftas19 nominees announced

17 Feb 2026

MultiChoice Group hands over multipurpose playing field to Credence Primary School in Bloemfontein

ESG

MultiChoice Group hands over multipurpose playing field to Credence Primary School in Bloemfontein

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Feb 2026

Film workers blame Pretoria for bringing industry “to its knees”

Film & Cinematography

Film workers blame Pretoria for bringing industry “to its knees”

Ihsaan Haffejee 30 Jan 2026

Film and television professionals protest in Cape Town on 28 January 2026. (Source: Kara le Roux, )

Film & Cinematography

Parliament vows intervention after Save SA Film Jobs protest exposes industry freefall

Kara Le Roux 29 Jan 2026

Netflix bags global streaming rights to Sony's hit franchises

Streaming

Netflix bags global streaming rights to Sony's hit franchises

16 Jan 2026

Johannesburg's creative media hub is a R320bn opportunity

Music

Johannesburg's creative media hub is a R320bn opportunity

Mzi Kaka 15 Jan 2026

Golden Globes 2026 winners: A new era of bold storytelling

Film

Golden Globes 2026 winners: A new era of bold storytelling

12 Jan 2026

Streaming

Netflix defends Warner Bros. deal amid fears it could hasten cinema’s decline

18 Dec 2025

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications

Education

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications

Issued by MultiChoice 17 Dec 2025

The Creative Producer Indaba brought together saw15 filmmakers. Top left to right: Aswathi Naduthodi (India), David Franciscus (South Africa), Iman Djionne (Senegal), Ique Langa (Mozambique), Lova Nantenaina (La Réunion/Madagascar).
Middle left to right: Linda Qibaa (Morocco/France), Mahelet Gezachew (Ethiopia /USA), Mo Harawe (Austria/Somalia), Shveta Naidoo (South Africa), Soko Negash (Canada), Stefan Eichenberger (Switzerland).
Bottom left to right: Talita Arruda (Brazil), Wame Otshepe Merafhe (Botswana), Xolani Nhlapho (South Africa), Yasmin Hassan Mohamed (Kenya/Somalia) (Image supplied)

Education

Creative Producer Indaba provides filmmakers with future-facing skills

8 Dec 2025

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement (Image source:CPI ©

Streaming

Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery not without concerns

7 Dec 2025

The legendary Dr John Kani was awarded the NFTA Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 in the most emotional and defining moment of the night (Image supplied)

TV

All the 3rd annual edition of the National Film & TV Awards (NFTA) South Africa winners

25 Nov 2025

Création Africa returns to support cultural entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

SMEs

Création Africa returns to support cultural entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

12 Nov 2025

Urban Brew Studios shines with multiple nominations at the National Film and TV Awards

TV

Urban Brew Studios shines with multiple nominations at the National Film and TV Awards

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 6 Nov 2025

Supplied image: Students fully immersed at Media City Academy's open day

Skills Training

New tertiary institution for the creative industries launches 2026

21 Oct 2025

#PrismYoungVoices | Themba Msibi on looking beyond the profit line

Prism Awards

#PrismYoungVoices | Themba Msibi on looking beyond the profit line

9 Oct 2025

Film & Cinematography

National Film Foundation falters as leadership instability continues

11 Sep 2025

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Women's Month

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Aug 2025

Sydney Sweeney stars in the controversial American Eagle ad.

Advertising

Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash

Meaghan Furlano 12 Aug 2025

SABC documentary travelogue Breaking Down Borders sees Paul Modjadji traverse the continent with his team to spread the joy of dance while spotlighting local stories (Image supplied)

TV

SABC documentary travelogue nominated for prestigious national award

11 Aug 2025

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

Film

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

7 Aug 2025

Tourism & Travel

How South Africa’s new film visa is rewriting the script for tourism

Thembi Sehloho 6 Aug 2025

From interns to future industry leaders

Media

From interns to future industry leaders

Issued by MultiChoice 4 Aug 2025

Veuve Clicquot crowns SA’s top women entrepreneurs

Awards

Veuve Clicquot crowns SA’s top women entrepreneurs

28 Jul 2025

Netflix has announced a new initiative. Source: Netflix.

Film & Cinematography

Netflix and SA film authorities join forces for new training initiative

25 Jul 2025

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

Higher Education

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

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 23 Jul 2025

Afda talent shines bright in 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards nominations

Higher Education

Afda talent shines bright in 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards nominations

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 17 Jun 2025

Afda Experimental Festival 2025: Showcasing African creative talent

Higher Education

Afda Experimental Festival 2025: Showcasing African creative talent

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 5 Jun 2025

Presley Chweneyagae was recently known for his role as Cobra on The River. Source: Instagram.

Film

The River actor Presley Chweneyagae has passed away

27 May 2025

Source: © 123rf US President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films entering the US, have led the Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) to express concern

Film & Cinematography

100% proposed tariffs on foreign films to US sends “chilling signal"

21 May 2025

Enter Fame Week Africa's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards

Film

Enter Fame Week Africa's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards

29 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf The Director’s Guild of South Africa (DGSA) has launched the first Annual DGSA Creatives Awards that will celebrate directors

Film & Cinematography

First Annual DGSA Creative Awards for directors launches

11 Apr 2025

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Mar 2025

From intern to inspiration: Thembalethu Mfebe’s perspective on the MultiChoice Talent Factory

TV

From intern to inspiration: Thembalethu Mfebe’s perspective on the MultiChoice Talent Factory

Issued by MultiChoice 25 Feb 2025