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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

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

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

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

Source: © MLA The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced. Dr John Kani will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

Media

All the National Film & TV Awards SA 2025 nominees

14 Oct 2025

Film & Cinematography

National Film Foundation falters as leadership instability continues

11 Sep 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 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

Outstanding Performance 2024 winner Deli Malinga from Umkhokha – The Curse (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Best of local talent named at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2024

11 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

The National Film & TV Awards South Africa has announced the 2024 Nominees (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

The National Film Academy's 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominees announced

23 Sep 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 graduation film “Cipher” wins Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela award

Higher Education

Afda graduation film “Cipher” wins Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela award

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 24 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

Image supplied. The official nominees for the National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) has been released by the National Film Academy

TV

All the National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominees

4 Sep 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

Higher Education

Afda win 3 awards at 10th Annual Simon 'Mabhuna' Sabela Awards

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 28 Jul 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

Innovator Trust celebrates international Women's Day launching new webinar series

Community

Innovator Trust celebrates international Women's Day launching new webinar series

Issued by The Innovator Trust 8 Mar 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

Image : Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega on the Golden Globes red carpet

Film

All the Golden Globes winners!

11 Jan 2023

Film & Cinematography

The Telly Awards open call for entries

28 Oct 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

Palesa Mokubung and Gert-Johan Coetzee will showcase at the Free State Fashion Week

Fashion

Free State Fashion Week announces headlining designers

24 Aug 2022

Film

Cast your vote for this year's Saftas

2 Aug 2022

Afda staff, students and alumni bag 6 Simon Mabhunu Sabela awards

Higher Education

Afda staff, students and alumni bag 6 Simon Mabhunu Sabela awards

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 29 Jul 2022