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Riley Hlatshwayo
Imran Hamdulay pieces together another family story
Following the acclaimed international run of 'The Heart is a Muscle', South African filmmaker Imran Hamdulay returns to direct 'Pieces', an intimate sophomore feature exploring…
An African city takes centre stage at this year’s Reel to Reality Film Festival
Returning for its sixth edition across Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Reel to Reality Film Festival explores 'An African City' with a bold lineup of screenings, retrospectives,…
Anatomy of an adaptation
South African literature is fuelling a vibrant television renaissance, as producers transform acclaimed local novels like Angela Makholwa's Critical But Stable into compelling,…
‘Black Burns Fast’ is a whimsical love letter to Black girlhood
In a media landscape often criticised for its misrepresentation of Black women and girls, Sandulela Asanda's debut feature, 'Black Burns Fast', emerges as a refreshing…
Holding the mirror up: How advertising can challenge, not just sell
Moving beyond traditional campaigns, Williams and Luckin champion “story-doing,” creating work that interrupts culture, sparks dialogue, and drives meaningful societal change
How the Time of the Writer Festival is taking the stories to the people
The Time of the Writer Festival returns with a bold hybrid vision, using literature to challenge power, amplify voices and reconnect communities across borders
From Land Politics to Friendship: ARIFF’s Films Mirror a Changing Continent
The Africa Rising International Film Festival returns with a story-first programme celebrating emerging filmmakers, bold narratives, and the dynamic future of African cinema