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#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

12 hours

Artscape Youth Jazz Series 2026 calls for entries

Music

Artscape Youth Jazz Series 2026 calls for entries

1 day

MultiChoice and Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation hand over upgraded sports field to empower Limpopo youth

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

MultiChoice and Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation hand over upgraded sports field to empower Limpopo youth

Issued by MultiChoice 2 days

Afda Cape Town explores exile in bold new theatre production

Higher Education

Afda Cape Town explores exile in bold new theatre production

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 1 day

2026 Baxter Zabalaza Awards: New voices redefining African theatre

Theatre

2026 Baxter Zabalaza Awards: New voices redefining African theatre

27 Mar 2026

1 month to go until the Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the Mountains festival

Music

1 month to go until the Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the Mountains festival

Issued by Stone 27 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

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

Events

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

26 Mar 2026

Final call – Galaxy KDay 2026 happens this Saturday

Radio & Audio

Final call – Galaxy KDay 2026 happens this Saturday

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 26 Mar 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 24 Mar 2026

Homemakers Fair 2026: A curated platform connecting brands with high-intent homeowners

Exhibitions

Homemakers Fair 2026: A curated platform connecting brands with high-intent homeowners

Issued by Homemakers Fair 23 Mar 2026

With reports that Formula One race organisers are considering scrapping or relocating several Middle Eastern races this year due to heightened security concerns, the events industry is once again confronting the reality of operating in an unpredictable world (Image source: @ Scuderia Ferrari Club https://sfcriga.com/ Scuderia Ferrari Club]])

Events & Conferencing

Event organisers need a mindset of resilience as global instability shapes the events landscape

23 Mar 2026

From timber to tourism: SA’s forests energise local economies

Forestry

From timber to tourism: SA’s forests energise local economies

20 Mar 2026

Jazz In The City 2026: Cape Town’s streets transform into a vibrant musical stage

Music

Jazz In The City 2026: Cape Town’s streets transform into a vibrant musical stage

19 Mar 2026

The Rand Show 2026 is a 5-day entertainment festival

Events

The Rand Show 2026 is a 5-day entertainment festival

Issued by Rand Show 19 Mar 2026

Review: Meraki Dance Festival – a night of energy, precision and resilience

Theatre

Review: Meraki Dance Festival – a night of energy, precision and resilience

Debbie Hathway 19 Mar 2026

The 2026 Africa SABRE Awards took place on March 17 at The Venue Melrose Arch in South Africa (Image source: © Provoke Media )

PR & Communications

All the 2026 Africa Sabre Awards winners

18 Mar 2026

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

Events

Countdown to Comic Con Cape Town 2026 kicks off

17 Mar 2026

Publicis' Pete Little appointed vice chairperson of the Creative Circle

Advertising

Publicis' Pete Little appointed vice chairperson of the Creative Circle

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 12 Mar 2026

Afda Alumnus Khaya Dube wins Young Voices Competition at Joburg Film Festival 2026

Higher Education

Afda Alumnus Khaya Dube wins Young Voices Competition at Joburg Film Festival 2026

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 12 Mar 2026

Black At’s new initiative 'Through Her Lens' seeks to transform creative sectors

DEI

Black At’s new initiative 'Through Her Lens' seeks to transform creative sectors

9 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

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Mar 2026

Nat Geo Wild unveils premiere date for Werner Herzog’s Ghost Elephants

TV

Nat Geo Wild unveils premiere date for Werner Herzog’s Ghost Elephants

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 5 Mar 2026

Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

TV

Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

Issued by The Rooms Network 5 Mar 2026

Entries to the Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 competition are officially open (Image source: @ Cannes Lions )

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions 2026 | South Africa opens entries for Young Lions 2026

4 Mar 2026

Wish List becomes first filly in 26 years to win Cape Derby

Lifestyle

Wish List becomes first filly in 26 years to win Cape Derby

3 Mar 2026

5 African creators on TikTok's Discover List 2026

Social Media

5 African creators on TikTok's Discover List 2026

26 Feb 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

France is the Cannes Lions 2026 Creative Country of the Year Award (Image source: © 123rf )

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: Creative Country 2026 awarded to France

18 Feb 2026

Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen’s Move Africa 2026 tour in Rwanda and South Africa this March

Music

Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen’s Move Africa 2026 tour in Rwanda and South Africa this March

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Feb 2026

Urban Playground opens at Fourways Mall: A first for urban sport

Sport

Urban Playground opens at Fourways Mall: A first for urban sport

Issued by Motherland OMNi 13 Feb 2026

The top young creatives who won the chance to represent Kenya globally at Cannes Lions 2026 (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 Young Kenyan creatives set for Young Lions competition

11 Feb 2026

Simonsberg wine festival returns in 2026. (Image supplied)

Food & Wine

Indulge your senses at the RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival 2026

6 Feb 2026

The documentary can be watched on Prime Video.

Film & Cinematography

#BehindtheCampaign: Accenture Song takes wire cars to Sundance

4 Feb 2026

South Africa’s Gugu Mthembu, the chief marketing officer for Telkom, has been named Cannes jury president for Creative Business Transformation (Image source: © Forbes Africa )

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Gugu Mthembu named jury president

4 Feb 2026

Cape Town's Pride Month 2026: Celebrating Ubuntu and LGBTQIA+ unity

Events

Cape Town's Pride Month 2026: Celebrating Ubuntu and LGBTQIA+ unity

Evan-Lee Courie 3 Feb 2026

Get ready for Up The Creek: 4 days of live music on the Breede River

Events

Get ready for Up The Creek: 4 days of live music on the Breede River

30 Jan 2026

The Rand Show packs in free experiences

Events

The Rand Show packs in free experiences

Issued by Rand Show 30 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | BreakOut Events' Damon Forbes: Live events and festivals in a new era of connection

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | BreakOut Events' Damon Forbes: Live events and festivals in a new era of connection

Damon Forbes 30 Jan 2026

Advertising

Why Heineken’s zero-alcohol London Underground campaign fell flat

Jonatan Sodergren 30 Jan 2026

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

Travel

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

29 Jan 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

Montreux Jazz Festival announces partners for its African debut in Franschhoek

Events

Montreux Jazz Festival announces partners for its African debut in Franschhoek

23 Jan 2026

Marketing & Media

CSA Global and dentsu X take the lead on commercial partnerships for Lumenocity

23 Jan 2026

Galaxy KDay 2026 expands: Lordkez, Templeboys, and DJ Kent bring fresh energy to Sandringham Farm

Events

Galaxy KDay 2026 expands: Lordkez, Templeboys, and DJ Kent bring fresh energy to Sandringham Farm

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 22 Jan 2026

Sheer City inaugural event in Cape Town

Lifestyle

Sheer City inaugural event in Cape Town

20 Jan 2026

No Muse(ic) leads to Calabash 2026 cancellation, refunds issued

Events

No Muse(ic) leads to Calabash 2026 cancellation, refunds issued

14 Jan 2026