Arts leaders gathered at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees in Stellenbosch have issued an urgent call to protect South Africa’s creative sector amid growing funding uncertainty and a lack of clear policy direction. National Arts Festival Chairperson, Professor Siphiwo Mahala, Nasionale Afrikaanse Teater-Inisiatief (NATi) CEO, Cornelia Faasen, Head of Concerts SA, André le Roux and National Arts… Continue reading Arts Festivals Urge Government to Rebuild Creative Sector Strategy
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CNN’s Brian Stelter, Women’s Sports Brand TOGETHXR and Executives from the NFL, PBS and C-SPAN Join Expanded NAB Show New York Lineup
From AI in the newsroom to women reshaping sports media, the 2025 Show brings new voices, new data and a few surprises to the Javits Center Oct. 22–23 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today unveiled new sessions and speakers for NAB Show New York, returning Oct. 22–23 to the Javits Center. Long recognized as… Continue reading CNN’s Brian Stelter, Women’s Sports Brand TOGETHXR and Executives from the NFL, PBS and C-SPAN Join Expanded NAB Show New York Lineup
Netflix Drops Trailer for “Bad Influencer”
A Cutthroat Game of Fame and Fraud:Netflix Drops Trailer for Bad Influencer The bright lights of social media collide with the shadows of desperation in Bad Influencer, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on 31 October. Blending gripping crime drama with sharp and witty social commentary, the seven-part series balances high-stakes survival with the glossy… Continue reading Netflix Drops Trailer for “Bad Influencer”
DStv turns 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Connection, Culture and Innovation
DStv marks 30 years today of shaping South Africa’s television landscape, connecting millions of households, and telling stories that have become part of the national conversation. When South Africans turned on their televisions in October 1986, M-Net broadcast only a few hours each night as an encrypted analogue channel. Less than a decade later, on… Continue reading DStv turns 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Connection, Culture and Innovation
SAG-AFTRA Statement on Synthetic Performer, Tilly Norwood
AG-AFTRA has released the following statement on the announcement of “Tilly Norwood,” an A.I.-generated “actor” that is reportedly seeking representation: “SAG-AFTRA believes creativity is, and should remain, human-centered. The union is opposed to the replacement of human performers by synthetics. “To be clear, “Tilly Norwood” is not an actor, it’s a character generated by a… Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Statement on Synthetic Performer, Tilly Norwood
SA’s First Creative Academy Within Production Studio Complex To Launch In 2026
A groundbreaking new tertiary institution for the creative industries – which will combine accredited qualifications with industry experience – is set to launch next year. Media City Academy (MCA), based inside the fully operational Media City Studios in Randburg, Johannesburg, will open its doors in February 2026, marking South Africa’s first creative academy located within… Continue reading SA’s First Creative Academy Within Production Studio Complex To Launch In 2026