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The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

4 hours

Season one of the show is now complete. Source: Showmax.

Film & Cinematography

From paper to polony: How Die Kantoor made South Africa laugh

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Apr 2026

MultiChoice incentivises Showmax users to switch to DStv Stream

Streaming

MultiChoice incentivises Showmax users to switch to DStv Stream

2 Apr 2026

Media

YouTube is eating the streaming market. Can DStv reverse 5 years of decline?

Philip Cohen 31 Mar 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

Media

Canal+ takes hit as MultiChoice loses 500k subs

Leo Marchandon in Gdansk and Paul Sandle 12 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

Showmax original Die Kantoor recently started showing on the streaming service. Source: Showmax.

Streaming

Showmax to discontinue as part of strategic overhaul

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2026

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Aesthetic Medicine

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Maroefah Smith 5 Mar 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

#Saftas19 nominees announced

Film & Cinematography

#Saftas19 nominees announced

17 Feb 2026

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

TV

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Feb 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

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications

Education

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications

Issued by MultiChoice 17 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

SU scoops 27 accolades at annual national marketing and communication awards

Marketing

SU scoops 27 accolades at annual national marketing and communication awards

Issued by Stellenbosch University 25 Nov 2025

Clinton Brink stars in Kings of Joburg. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

All the African GEMA Award winners

Karabo Ledwaba 11 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

The MultiChoice Talent Factory debuts 2 new bold films this October

TV

The MultiChoice Talent Factory debuts 2 new bold films this October

Issued by MultiChoice 21 Oct 2025

All the 2025 Prism Award winners

PR & Communications

All the 2025 Prism Award winners

20 Oct 2025

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

Loeries Agency of the Year Joe Public (Image: Loeries, ER Lombard, Gallo Images)

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025 Night 2 | All the winners

11 Oct 2025

Pitching to MultiChoice: How to get your story on DStv or Showmax

TV

Pitching to MultiChoice: How to get your story on DStv or Showmax

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Oct 2025

Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy

Higher Education

Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 6 Oct 2025

Source: © Dusi Canoe Marathon Pictured: The start of the Dusi Canoe Marathon. MegaLive will work on the annual iconic Dusi Canoe Marathon, aiming to give it the prominence it deserves

Media

Megapro launches content creation division, as commercial partners' needs evolve

2 Oct 2025

Absa won the Grand Prix Award. Source: YouTube.

Streaming

Meet the YouTube Works Awards winners

11 Sep 2025

4 African storytellers chosen for the 2025 AuthenticA Series Lab

Film & Cinematography

4 African storytellers chosen for the 2025 AuthenticA Series Lab

9 Sep 2025

Limu Lab’s mission to preserve culture through tech

Primary & Secondary Education

Limu Lab’s mission to preserve culture through tech

Issued by MultiChoice 4 Sep 2025

Brave Group has appointed (l to r) Collin Makhubela – executive creative director, Bibi Bonnecwe – executive creative director and Mosa Ntwampe - head of strategy (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Brave Group adds to leadership with ECD and strategy head appointments

29 Aug 2025

Magudumana is currently in prison.

Streaming

#Watch: Netflix releases trailer for Beauty And The Bester

20 Aug 2025

The IAB SA 2025 Bookmarks Awards winners have been announced, with Ogilvy named Best Digital Agency of 2025 (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Ogilvy and KFC take the double in the IAB Bookmark Awards

15 Aug 2025

Freevision Play debuts in SA: Free streaming with local flair kicks off amid global giants

Telecoms & Networks

Freevision Play debuts in SA: Free streaming with local flair kicks off amid global giants

Issued by SENTECH 19 Sep 2024

Beyond the algorithm: How African brands are rewriting the rules of growth

Digital

Beyond the algorithm: How African brands are rewriting the rules of growth

Azmina Khan, Issued by Dentsu 6 Aug 2025

Source: © Joburg etc Former SuperSport CEO Marc Jury has been appointed group CEO of sports marketing agency Megapro, effective 1 September 2025.

Marketing

Former SuperSport CEO to lead Megapro

1 Aug 2025

South African agency, Retroviral has won silver for small international Agency, from international publication AdAge (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Retroviral wins silver in AdAge international awards

Danette Breitenbach 28 Jul 2025

August unspooled: new visions on the big screen

Film

August unspooled: new visions on the big screen

Daniel Dercksen 28 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Retroviral's Mike Sharman: PR is the dark arts of integrated marketing communications

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Retroviral's Mike Sharman: PR is the dark arts of integrated marketing communications

Issued by Retroviral 25 Jul 2025

Logos of French TV channel Canal+ are reflected in a puddle in front of the Canal One headquarters of the Canal+ Group in Issy-Les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, 20 February 2025. Reuters/Abdul Saboor/ File Photo

Competition Law

Tribunal approves acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+

23 Jul 2025

The finalists were announced on 9 July 2025. Source: Supplied

IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists

9 Jul 2025

The star-studded Showmax ad also features Grammy winner Tyla (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Showmax says dare to believe

4 Jul 2025

CTV: part of a holistic television strategy

Streaming

CTV: part of a holistic television strategy

Leslie Adams 2 Jul 2025

Local content and sport key for the MultiChoice Group in FY24

TV

Local content and sport key for the MultiChoice Group in FY24

12 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) has announced the 18th release of the Marketing All Product Survey (Maps)

Media

Maps reveals South African consumer behaviour and media trends

28 May 2025

Advertising

Why smart TVs are the new front door for brands

Leslie Adams 14 May 2025

Source: © Retroviral The Sabre Awards Africa finalists have been announced, with Retroviral and Ogilvy each with seven finalists. Pictured: One of the finalists campaigns, The Eric Cantona Stunt for Showmax by T+W, Retroviral and Grid

PR & Communications

SA's PR agencies show their excellence in Sabre Awards Africa 2025 finalists list

22 Apr 2025

MTN teams up with UK's Synamedia to launch African streaming platform

Telecoms & Networks

MTN teams up with UK's Synamedia to launch African streaming platform

7 Apr 2025