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IFAS Unrecorded Voices explorative AI Programme's to redefine storytelling of marginalised histories

Artificial Intelligence

IFAS Unrecorded Voices explorative AI Programme's to redefine storytelling of marginalised histories

28 Oct 2024

Applications for the Live Music Lab, a platform for underrepresented voices in the South African music industry, with a special focus on women. Image supplied.

Education

Addressing the gender gap in South Africa's music industry

2 Sep 2024

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

Film & Cinematography

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

8 Jul 2024

Merchants on Long champions unique upcycled collection

Fashion & Homeware

Merchants on Long champions unique upcycled collection

3 Jun 2024

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

Education

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

16 May 2024

The National Arts Festival turns 50 and the mood is bold!

Theatre

The National Arts Festival turns 50 and the mood is bold!

3 May 2024

Création Africa programme’s shortlist of creative and cultural initiatives announced

Education

Création Africa programme’s shortlist of creative and cultural initiatives announced

3 Apr 2024

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Music

Applications for Fête de la Musique 2024 now open

22 Mar 2024

Jumpstart programme to boost emerging filmmakers' international market skills opens

Film & Cinematography

Jumpstart programme to boost emerging filmmakers' international market skills opens

2 Feb 2024

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Film & Cinematography

Of Soul & Joy team up with CinemaTAKE to take African creativity to Cinéma Cent Ans De Jeunesse

29 Nov 2023

4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

Film & Cinematography

4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

13 Sep 2023

10th European Film Festival announces lineup

Film

10th European Film Festival announces lineup

11 Sep 2023

Zeitz Mocaa launched new season of exhibitions, a symposium and a publication this August

Art

Zeitz Mocaa launched new season of exhibitions, a symposium and a publication this August

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Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

Film & Cinematography

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

Image supplied. (left to right) AuthenticA Series Lab 2022 participant Tony Sebastian Ukpo, Penny Christodoulou Storyboard Collective, mentor Mehret Mandefro, story consultant Selina Ukwuoma, 2022 participant Chantel Clark, 2022 participant Jessica Leanne Hagan, 2022participant Angela Wanjiku Wamai and programme director Elias Ribeiro

Film & Cinematography

2nd edition of the AuthenticA Series Lab opens for submissions

9 May 2023

Design

Call for animators to apply to incubator programme

13 Apr 2023

2023 Fête de la Musique call for artist applications

Events

2023 Fête de la Musique call for artist applications

3 Apr 2023

Image supplied: Malebogo Naticia Molokoane's artwork

Art

Absa L'Atelier reveals category winners

4 Oct 2022

Image supplied: Xabiso Vili has been crowned the World Slam Poetry Competition champion

Art

Xabiso Vili crowned World Poetry Slam Champion

3 Oct 2022

Art

2022 Absa L'Atelier Country Draw results revealed

5 Jul 2022

Image supplied: Brenda Mtambo is one of the headlining artists at Fête de la Musique

Events

Fête de la Musique returns for 11th year

27 May 2022

Image supplied: Dr Paul Bayliss, art curator at Absa Group

Art

Applications for Absa L'Atelier now open!

19 Apr 2022

Digital

Tshimologong Precinct renews partnership with AFD and IFAS

6 Apr 2022

SA philanthropist Carolyn Steyn receives French knighthood

CSI & Philanthropy

SA philanthropist Carolyn Steyn receives French knighthood

4 Apr 2022

Image supplied: Applications for the Johannesburg Fête de la Musique have opened

Music

Applications for Johannesburg Fête de la Musique open

23 Mar 2022

UKZN's Poetry Africa Festival takes place this week

Events

UKZN's Poetry Africa Festival takes place this week

11 Oct 2021

Absa L'Atelier 2021 winners announced

Design

Absa L'Atelier 2021 winners announced

8 Oct 2021

BASA Awards 2020 finalists announced

Sponsorship

BASA Awards 2020 finalists announced

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 29 Oct 2020

2020 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Fest to be held online

Art

2020 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Fest to be held online

25 Sep 2020

Digital

Digital Lab Africa opens call for applications

16 Jan 2020

Panel for the 22nd annual BASA Awards

Sponsorship

Panel for the 22nd annual BASA Awards

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 16 Sep 2019

(L-R) Marit Van Den Elshout (IFFR), Anne Lai (Sundance Institute), Elias Ribeiro (Realness), Bongiwe Selane (Realness), announce Realness participants at Cannes this week.

Film & Cinematography

2019 African Screenwriter's Residency announced at Cannes

3 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Digital

All the winners from Digital Lab Africa Pitch

6 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Digital

Vote for your favourite African creative

18 Apr 2019

Digital Lab Africa looking for content creators

Film & Cinematography

Digital Lab Africa looking for content creators

7 Nov 2018

Honouring businesses that are investing in an inclusive economy

Sponsorship

Honouring businesses that are investing in an inclusive economy

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 30 Aug 2018

Basa Awards finalists. © .

Marketing & Media

Finalists announced for 2018 Basa Awards

30 Aug 2018

Art

New Sci-Bono exhibition looks at women in rock art

6 Aug 2018

Digital

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct unveils new digital content hub

9 Jul 2018

Africa screenwriter’s residency 2018 participants announced by Realness co-founder Elias Ribeiro.

Film & Cinematography

African film residency announced at Cannes

17 May 2018

National Arts Fest unveils main programme line-up

Theatre

National Arts Fest unveils main programme line-up

27 Feb 2018

CTIAF to showcase local and international animation

Film

CTIAF to showcase local and international animation

27 Feb 2018

The selection of this year’s Realness Screenwriter’s Residency was announced at the Cannes Film Festival by Realness co-founder Cait Pansegrouw (second from right).

Film & Cinematography

African screenwriters selected for prestigious residency

5 Jun 2017

Cape Town International Animation Festival opens in March with Oscar nominee film

Film & Cinematography

Cape Town International Animation Festival opens in March with Oscar nominee film

3 Feb 2017

Over 500 entries for Digital Lab Africa project

Digital

Over 500 entries for Digital Lab Africa project

13 Sep 2016

Standard Bank Ovations winners 2016

Theatre

Standard Bank Ovations winners 2016

11 Jul 2016

Matisse exhibition in Johannesburg

Art

Matisse exhibition in Johannesburg

8 Jul 2016

TV

DISCOP Africa launches Digital Lab Africa

3 Jun 2016

Three journalists needed for comic artist project

Media

Three journalists needed for comic artist project

15 Apr 2016

Impressive line up for Cape Town International Animation Festival

Production

Impressive line up for Cape Town International Animation Festival

17 Feb 2016