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 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 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 | Mar 16, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
The 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards took place on 13 and 14 March 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, bringing together the country’s leading filmmakers, producers, performers and creatives to celebrate excellence across the screen industry....
by design@afda | Mar 11, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the success of recently graduated alumnus Khaya Dube, whose short film Umxoxiso won the Young Voices Competition at the 2026 Joburg Film Festival. The achievement highlights the growing impact of emerging South African filmmakers and the...
by design@afda | Feb 20, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
The 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) 2026 nominations have officially been announced, celebrating the country’s most creative storytellers, performers, and craftspeople. This year, AFDA — The No1 School for the Creative Economy — continues...