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Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

Streaming

Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

2 days

#BehindtheCampaign | Trevor Noah and Savanna push new spotlight on local comedy

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#BehindtheCampaign | Trevor Noah and Savanna push new spotlight on local comedy

3 days

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

OnlyFans in South Africa: what creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 3 days

#BehindtheCampaign | Virgin Active takes SA creativity global

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#BehindtheCampaign | Virgin Active takes SA creativity global

8 Sep 2026

New Mazda CX-5: The world is more interesting when you’re not swearing at it

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New Mazda CX-5: The world is more interesting when you’re not swearing at it

Issued by Boundless 7 Sep 2026

Afda Durban films take centre stage at Power24 International Film Festival

Higher Education

Afda Durban films take centre stage at Power24 International Film Festival

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 4 Sep 2026

European Film Festival and South African dramas anchor September screenings

Film

European Film Festival and South African dramas anchor September screenings

Daniel Dercksen 31 Aug 2026

Branding

Dolly Parton and the making of a cultural brand

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Aug 2026

What’s your relationship with money? Asks Nedbank’s riveting mini-drama film

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What’s your relationship with money? Asks Nedbank’s riveting mini-drama film

Issued by Joe Public 28 Aug 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Cleveland Hopp takes on 4 films at Silwerskerm

Film

MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Cleveland Hopp takes on 4 films at Silwerskerm

Issued by MultiChoice 27 Aug 2026

Pressure Cooker Studios built eight instruments from wire, scrap metal and found materials for The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix documentary (Image supplied)

Radio & Audio

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix: Creating sound from wire, scrap metal and found materials

27 Aug 2026

Dolly Parton, Queen of country music, dies at 80

Music

Dolly Parton, Queen of country music, dies at 80

Chloe Posthumus 26 Aug 2026

MTF alumna, Nomvuselelo Dlamini is finding her place in film and making room for the next wave

Women's Month

MTF alumna, Nomvuselelo Dlamini is finding her place in film and making room for the next wave

Issued by MultiChoice 25 Aug 2026

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#BehindtheCampaign | A Good Bet: Introducing Virgin Bet to South Africa

25 Aug 2026

The 17th Durban FilmMart (DMF), scheduled from 9 to 12 October 2026, once again anchors conversations about the health and future of the local industry within the wider market (Image source: © 123rf )

Film & Cinematography

DMF essential to health and future of African film

25 Aug 2026

The All-New Toyota Rrav4 Ad campaign invites you to be part of the adventure (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Capturing the Rav4 brand heritage: Be part of the adventure

24 Aug 2026

From 10 million YouTube views to national television: Movie Room acquires Shut Up! Men Are Talking

TV

From 10 million YouTube views to national television: Movie Room acquires Shut Up! Men Are Talking

Issued by The Rooms Network 20 Aug 2026

Food & Wine

tashas unveils ‘Just Ask Tash’ series to share brand story and menu ideas

18 Aug 2026

Multichoice will be launching four new Supersport channels, one of which is SuperSport Football Plus for premium football content, including selected UEFA Champions League matches (Source: @ Proximus )

TV

MultiChoice increases sports channels, cuts local content

12 Aug 2026

The art of connection: Crafting stories that resonate with viewers

TV

The art of connection: Crafting stories that resonate with viewers

Issued by MultiChoice 12 Aug 2026

Advertising

Netflix says US ad commitments nearly doubled in upfront deals

11 Aug 2026

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Higher Education

Afda continues to shape the future of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 12 Aug 2026

Only Rassie Erasmus could call up a Coca-Cola fan to join the Springbok squad

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Only Rassie Erasmus could call up a Coca-Cola fan to join the Springbok squad

Issued by Joe Public 7 Aug 2026

Film

Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into local cinema history with record-breaking opening weekend

6 Aug 2026

Make less, do more

Digital

Make less, do more

Rory MacRobert, Issued by M+C Saatchi Abel 5 Aug 2026

Lights, camera, action! The films defining August

Film

Lights, camera, action! The films defining August

Daniel Dercksen 3 Aug 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, perfected for every way of living

Technology

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, perfected for every way of living

Issued by Samsung 22 Jul 2026

Meekaaeel Adam’s The Trek debuts locally after global festival success

Film

Meekaaeel Adam’s The Trek debuts locally after global festival success

22 Jul 2026

GreenWorking Awards 2026 opens entries for sustainable tourism videos

Tourism

GreenWorking Awards 2026 opens entries for sustainable tourism videos

22 Jul 2026

The Odyssey takes Imax by storm, breaking Ster-Kinekor box office records

Film

The Odyssey takes Imax by storm, breaking Ster-Kinekor box office records

21 Jul 2026

Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens

Higher Education

Afda Johannesburg student film The Monster earns international recognition in Athens

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 21 Jul 2026

South African actor Seputla Sebogodi passes away

TV

South African actor Seputla Sebogodi passes away

17 Jul 2026

Pick n Pay is answering rugby's most enduring question with Eat Like a Champion – a new Springbok campaign, with dozens of Easter eggs celebrating rugby culture (Image supplied)

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#BehindtheCampaign | Pick n Pay’s Eat Like a Champion answers age old question

15 Jul 2026

From decorative motion to meaningful movement

Advertising

From decorative motion to meaningful movement

Victor Jacobs, Issued by M+C Saatchi Abel 9 Jul 2026

Stop sleeping on SA music, it's not just background noise

Music

Stop sleeping on SA music, it's not just background noise

Martin Myers 3 Jul 2026

Mental health

The new threat to South Africa’s children is not on the streets; it’s online

Rebecca Matle, Tsholofelo Makhathini, Faaiza Gangat, and Minah Mojela 30 Jun 2026

Preteen girls shouldn’t be singing to their own babies

Youth Month

Preteen girls shouldn’t be singing to their own babies

Issued by Joe Public 30 Jun 2026

Joe public reclaims ‘African time’ for Castle Milk Stout in craft-led, fully integrated campaign

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Joe public reclaims ‘African time’ for Castle Milk Stout in craft-led, fully integrated campaign

Issued by Joe Public 24 Jun 2026

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Film

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Daniel Dercksen 24 Jun 2026

2 new MultiChoice Talent Factory original movies arrive on Mzansi Magic

Film & Cinematography

2 new MultiChoice Talent Factory original movies arrive on Mzansi Magic

Issued by MultiChoice 19 Jun 2026

Talents Durban 2026 announces 19th edition participants

Film & Cinematography

Talents Durban 2026 announces 19th edition participants

12 Jun 2026

Cape Town Tourism strikes gold, 3 times over

Tourism

Cape Town Tourism strikes gold, 3 times over

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 11 Jun 2026

Chicken Licken's 'Anything for a soul sister' does blockbuster action, Mzansi style

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Chicken Licken's 'Anything for a soul sister' does blockbuster action, Mzansi style

Issued by Joe Public 10 Jun 2026

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

Tourism

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

9 Jun 2026

The ScreenCraft Pathways Trainees pictured with Pelin Mavili, Netflix director of Global Affairs for Middle East, Turkey and Africa; Ben Amadasun, Netflix VP of Content for Middle East & Africa; Keitumetse Lebaka, CEO of the Gauteng Film Commission, Zamabuya Msibi acting manager: Enterprise Development at the KZN Tourism & Film Authority and Lebogang Maile, the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Youth Month

14 SA creatives land year-long film and TV training with Netflix

8 Jun 2026

#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing director

Marketing

#Newsmaker | Murat Gebeceli: Sony MEA's new marketing director

Karabo Ledwaba 5 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

What does Cannes 2026 hold in store for South African agencies (Image source: © Hello Partner

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#Cannes2026 | One Show highs, D&AD dips as SA eyes Cannes

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2026