by design@afda | May 8, 2026 | Awards, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Live Performance student Culture Kagiso Molatole, who secured 2nd place in the prestigious 13th African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Essay Competition, coordinated nationally by the South African Bureau...
by design@afda | Apr 30, 2026 | News, School of Creative Writing
Directed by Ernest ‘Ginger’ Baleni and written and performed by AFDA Creative Writing lecturer Vuyelwa Maluleke The Blue Album is a one-woman theatre performance running at AFDA’s Red Roof Theatre from 30 April – 03 May 2026. Directed by Ernest ‘Ginger’ Baleni, a 2026...
by design@afda | Apr 24, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA, Africa’s leading institution for the creative economy, has reported a strong first quarter performance for 2026, marked by strategic expansion, award-winning industry recognition, global alumni impact, and continued innovation in higher education. The first four...
by design@afda | Apr 21, 2026 | News
AFDA, in collaboration with HSRC Press, recently hosted the launch of Soweto’s Theatre of Resistance (1984–1994) by Andile Xaba at the AFDA Cape Town campus for an evening of storytelling, history and reflection. This powerful work explores the development of township...
by design@afda | Apr 17, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, Film School, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its alumni at the inaugural Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) Creative Awards, where multiple graduates were recognised for their excellence in directing across film, television, and digital storytelling....
by design@afda | Apr 13, 2026 | News
“This is more than a short course. It’s your launchpad into the creative economy.” In an era where storytelling lives in the palm of your hand, AFDA, The No.1 School for the Creative Economy, continues to lead innovation in creative education with the launch of the...
