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Film & Cinematography

National Film Foundation falters as leadership instability continues

11 Sep 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

Celebrating an outstanding multi-award-winning 2024 for Afda students and alumni

Higher Education

Celebrating an outstanding multi-award-winning 2024 for Afda students and alumni

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 6 Feb 2025

Ogilvy and Cashbuild celebrate a Safta win for ‘Reno Race’

Film & Cinematography

Ogilvy and Cashbuild celebrate a Safta win for ‘Reno Race’

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 12 Nov 2024

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Higher Education

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 5 Nov 2024

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

TV

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

Issued by DStv Media Sales 29 Oct 2024

Source: © @Mzansimagic - The Safta 2024 Best TV Drama Award went to Shaka iLembe which was also the biggest winner with 12 awards at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards

TV

Shaka iLembe tops the 18th South African Film and Television Awards

28 Oct 2024

Afda students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at Saftas

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 13 Sep 2024

Film & Cinematography

Netflix and Wits University announce creative equity grant

31 Jul 2024

Afda Experimental Festival 2024 - Showcasing African Creative Talent

Film & Cinematography

Afda Experimental Festival 2024 - Showcasing African Creative Talent

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 10 Jun 2024

‘Corruption emergency‘ calls for whistle blower intervention

Film & Cinematography

‘Corruption emergency‘ calls for whistle blower intervention

Issued by About Known Associates Entertainment 26 Feb 2024

Source: MLS Dr John Kani has been named an honorary officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama

Film & Cinematography

Dr John Kani made an honorary OBE for his services to drama

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2023

Source: © Saftas The winners of the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas17) have been announced...

Film & Cinematography

The 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards winners announced

2 Oct 2023

Higher Education

Nominations galore for Afda staff, students and alumni at Saftas 2023

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 15 Aug 2023

TV

Tshedza Pictures nominated in 11 Safta categories for The River and Legacy

8 Aug 2023

Image supplied.The 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards nominees have been announced

Film & Cinematography

All the 2023 Safta nominees

8 Aug 2023

The appetite for local content continues to grow

TV

The appetite for local content continues to grow

Keletso Rakumakoe, Issued by Urban Brew Studios 6 Jul 2023

Source: © Provoke Media The 2023 Africa Sabre Awards finalists and winners have been announced

PR & Communications

All the Sabre Awards Africa 2023 winners & finalists

14 Apr 2023

17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards call for jury members

Film

17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards call for jury members

16 Feb 2023

A Midsummer Night's Dream revives Maynardville's Shakespeare tradition

Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream revives Maynardville's Shakespeare tradition

8 Feb 2023

The truth about the educational impact of TV for children

TV

The truth about the educational impact of TV for children

Issued by JNPR 27 Jan 2023

Joburg Film Festival and MultiChoice bring top SA talent for an inspiring filmmaking workshop

Film & Cinematography

Joburg Film Festival and MultiChoice bring top SA talent for an inspiring filmmaking workshop

Issued by MultiChoice 12 Jan 2023

"Every South African needs to watch this." Critics rave about Steinheist doccie

Streaming

"Every South African needs to watch this." Critics rave about Steinheist doccie

Issued by Showmax 27 Sep 2022

Image supplied: The Safta Award winners were announced this weekend, hosted by Khutso Theledi, Mpho Popps and Ryle De Morny

Film & Cinematography

All the Safta Award winners!

5 Sep 2022

The hosts of this year's Safta Awards

Film & Cinematography

The hosts and the glamour of this year's Saftas

30 Aug 2022

Film

Cast your vote for this year's Saftas

2 Aug 2022

Afda students and alumni receive astonishing record-breaking 64 nominations at Safta's 2022

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni receive astonishing record-breaking 64 nominations at Safta's 2022

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 25 Jul 2022

Best reactions from first-time SAFTA nominees

Film & Cinematography

Best reactions from first-time SAFTA nominees

Issued by Showmax 19 Jul 2022

Film & Cinematography

The 16th annual Safta nominees have been announced!

14 Jul 2022

Film & Cinematography

Call for South African Film and Television Awards Jury

14 Dec 2021

First-look trailer for Glasshouse, SA film screening at North America's biggest genre film festival

Film

First-look trailer for Glasshouse, SA film screening at North America's biggest genre film festival

Issued by Showmax 2 Aug 2021

All the 2021 Safta winners

Film

All the 2021 Safta winners

24 May 2021

Celebrate Africa Day by exploring the continent's rich film history on Showmax

Streaming

Celebrate Africa Day by exploring the continent's rich film history on Showmax

Issued by Showmax 21 May 2021

Film & Cinematography

NFVF reveals hosts for the 15th edition of the Saftas

14 May 2021

Afda alumni bag 48 nominations @ Saftas 2021

Higher Education

Afda alumni bag 48 nominations @ Saftas 2021

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 12 May 2021

TV

2021 Saftas nominees announcement invitation

29 Apr 2021

All the 2021 Safta nominees

Film

All the 2021 Safta nominees

29 Apr 2021

12 of the biggest African series and films on Showmax

Film

12 of the biggest African series and films on Showmax

5 Mar 2021

7 local highlights now on Showmax: From Moffie to 4 Africa Movie Academy Award-winners from SA

Streaming

7 local highlights now on Showmax: From Moffie to 4 Africa Movie Academy Award-winners from SA

Issued by Showmax 7 Jan 2021

Screengrab from Outsurance ad.

Social Media

Lessons from Outsurance and the Katlego Maboe debacle

Josephine Sebesho 26 Oct 2020

Showmax announces co-productions: Megan Fox action movie and Canal+ epic in ancient Africa

Film & Cinematography

Showmax announces co-productions: Megan Fox action movie and Canal+ epic in ancient Africa

Issued by Showmax 2 Sep 2020

#WomensMonth: Heineken South Africa celebrates phenomenal entrepreneurs

SMEs

#WomensMonth: Heineken South Africa celebrates phenomenal entrepreneurs

Issued by Heineken South Africa 24 Aug 2020

More Showmax Originals on the way, including Kelly Khumalo reality series and Tali's Baby Diary

Streaming

More Showmax Originals on the way, including Kelly Khumalo reality series and Tali's Baby Diary

Issued by Showmax 15 Jul 2020

Dr Janet van Eeden appointed as Afda Durban Dean

Higher Education

Dr Janet van Eeden appointed as Afda Durban Dean

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 29 Jun 2020

The surprise box office hit 'Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies' is now streaming on Showmax

Streaming

The surprise box office hit 'Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies' is now streaming on Showmax

Issued by Showmax 30 Aug 2019