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Mobile & Apps

Spotify is putting a label on AI artists

13 Aug 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

Is African creativity the world’s most undervalued asset?

Education

Is African creativity the world’s most undervalued asset?

Anthea Whitehead, Issued by AAA School of Advertising 27 Jul 2026

Africa’s creative economy needs ownership, not just talent

Advertising

Africa’s creative economy needs ownership, not just talent

Anthea Whitehead 23 Jul 2026

Red Bull Symphonic 2026: Raising the bar again

Production

Red Bull Symphonic 2026: Raising the bar again

Issued by Howard Audio 16 Jul 2026

Barbie honours Miley Cyrus with collectible doll in Signature Series

Design & Manufacturing

Barbie honours Miley Cyrus with collectible doll in Signature Series

6 Jul 2026

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Music

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Issued by SAMRO 17 Jun 2026

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

Music

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

William Schomberg 17 Jun 2026

Reflection on the aspirations and voices of young people in South Africa

Youth Month

Reflection on the aspirations and voices of young people in South Africa

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Jun 2026

In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystems

Victoria Oyeboade 3 Jun 2026

Ramaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

Music

Ramaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

28 May 2026

Drake dropped. Brands scrambled. But one nailed it

Digital

Drake dropped. Brands scrambled. But one nailed it

Japhet Manda, Issued by Brave Group 26 May 2026

Steve Louw’s Traces of the Flood features Bob Dylan’s touring musicians

Music

Steve Louw’s Traces of the Flood features Bob Dylan’s touring musicians

25 May 2026

Adam Howard returns as co-director for Red Bull Symphonic 2026

Production

Adam Howard returns as co-director for Red Bull Symphonic 2026

Issued by Howard Audio 11 May 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 28 Apr 2026

Tyla's choreograher, Lee-chè Janecke amongst 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners

Art

Tyla's choreograher, Lee-chè Janecke amongst 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners

2 Apr 2026

Agency of experts acquires bass player

Advertising

Agency of experts acquires bass player

Issued by Boundless 1 Apr 2026

Artscape Youth Jazz Series 2026 calls for entries

Music

Artscape Youth Jazz Series 2026 calls for entries

31 Mar 2026

Pretty Woman: The Musical charms audiences with sparkle, humour and strong performances

Theatre

Pretty Woman: The Musical charms audiences with sparkle, humour and strong performances

Debbie Hathway 30 Mar 2026

African debut: Montreux spirit meets jazz maestros in Franschhoek Valley

Events

African debut: Montreux spirit meets jazz maestros in Franschhoek Valley

26 Mar 2026

AI redefines music and sparks a creative revolution

Music

AI redefines music and sparks a creative revolution

Andile Mathobela 25 Mar 2026

H&M's A/W26 collection fuses 70s Glamour with 90s Edge

Fashion

H&M's A/W26 collection fuses 70s Glamour with 90s Edge

10 Mar 2026

7 nominations across 6 categories at the Naledi Awards

Production

7 nominations across 6 categories at the Naledi Awards

Issued by Howard Audio 9 Mar 2026

Gregory Maqoma to premiere dance opera Genesis: The Beginning and End of Time

Theatre

Gregory Maqoma to premiere dance opera Genesis: The Beginning and End of Time

13 Feb 2026

Grammy Awards 2026: A night of historic wins and Tyla bags another

Music

Grammy Awards 2026: A night of historic wins and Tyla bags another

2 Feb 2026

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026: A blend of art, music, and fashion returns

Events

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026: A blend of art, music, and fashion returns

27 Jan 2026

Levi’s and Jordan collab on fresh new Air Jordan 3 collection

Fashion

Levi’s and Jordan collab on fresh new Air Jordan 3 collection

23 Jan 2026

Own your space online with a .space domain name

Services

Own your space online with a .space domain name

Issued by Domains.co.za 15 Jan 2026

Celebrate 70 years of the Maynardville Open-Air Festival this summer

Events

Celebrate 70 years of the Maynardville Open-Air Festival this summer

12 Jan 2026

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Entrepreneurship

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

Festival Enterprise Catalyst stirs up South Africa's creative economy

Lifestyle

Festival Enterprise Catalyst stirs up South Africa's creative economy

18 Dec 2025

A look back at a big year

Production

A look back at a big year

Issued by Howard Audio 17 Dec 2025

Film

Avatar leads December's kaleidoscope of cinematic experiences

Daniel Dercksen 2 Dec 2025

Advertising

Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing

Kelley Cours Anderson 18 Nov 2025

Image source: Dmitriy Shpilko –

IP Law

Fighting for the royalty treatment: IP disputes in SA's music scene

Fathima Ismail and Sara-Jane Pluke 11 Nov 2025

Supplied image (from L-R): Ryan Hunt, Las Lemmer, Keith Taeuber, Leigh Spaun, Carlo Capri, and Deon de Wet outside the soon-to-be School of Rock Devonbosch

Skills Training

School of Rock to launch in Stellenbosch

6 Nov 2025

Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground collaborate on Take Me Home

Theatre

Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground collaborate on Take Me Home

13 Oct 2025

Samro's 2026 Music Creation Support Fund calls for applications

Music

Samro's 2026 Music Creation Support Fund calls for applications

8 Oct 2025

Castle Double Malt’s Extra Smooth Express: A journey of connection, creativity, and culture

Events

Castle Double Malt’s Extra Smooth Express: A journey of connection, creativity, and culture

Evan-Lee Courie 18 Sep 2025

Radio & Audio

TikTok for Artists launches in South Africa

28 Aug 2025

Motherhood, music and the struggle to survive

Music

Motherhood, music and the struggle to survive

25 Aug 2025

Marketing

What makes a person cool? Global study has some answers

Todd Pezzuti 29 Jul 2025

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Art

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Mariapaola McGurk 24 Jul 2025

was the master of ceremonies at the Songs for Freedom at St George Cathedral on Friday. She performed with her band, Feminine Force. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

CSI & Philanthropy

St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza

Matthew Hirsch 22 Jul 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Ford gets it, iWyze doesn’t

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Ford gets it, iWyze doesn’t

Brendan Seery 22 Jul 2025

Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra to showcase Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 concert film

Film

Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra to showcase Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 concert film

18 Jul 2025