If you’ve ever survived a family gathering; the loud uncles, the unfiltered aunties, the cousins who overshare, and that one relative who thinks they’re the funniest in the room, then you already understand the spirit of this year’s 13th Savanna
Local is Lekker: How Die Kantoor made South Africa laugh – From paper to Polony
South Africa is a country layered with cultures, histories, and languages, each shaping how stories are told and received. In that context, creating a comedy primarily written and performed in Afrikaans is no small feat—especially one that asks audiences to
What Consistent Creators Do Differently? They don’t fixate on whether something “went viral”
When you study Creators who grow steadily, the difference is rarely intensity. It’s how they design their approach. They reduce unnecessary variation, remove friction, and reinforce positioning instead of constantly reworking it. Here’s what they tend to do differently: 1.
Why Brilliance Thrives or Withers – Depending on the Environment writes Rina Broomberg
After years of working with exceptional individuals, I’ve concluded that talent doesn’t fail nearly as often as culture does. We tend to personalise success and failure. When things go well, we credit the star. When things fall apart, we look for someone
Comedian Stephen Colbert to co‑write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film after late-night show ends
The comedian Stephen Colbert announced in a video posted Tuesday that following the end of his 11‑year run as host of CBS’s “The Late Show” in May, he will co‑write and develop a new film in the “Lord of the
When A.I Breaks the Cost of Being Human, And yet, this does not remove the human, it Reframes it
We have long accepted a quiet truth in the economy: the more human a service is, the more expensive it becomes. A haircut, a teacher’s attention, a doctor’s time. These don’t scale easily, and so their costs rise, not because
Cultural Icon Soli Philander was a Beacon of Hope for South African Comedy writes Kurt Schoonraad
The South African entertainment world continues to grieve the loss of beloved comedian, actor, and storyteller Soli Philander, with fellow comedian Kurt Schoonraad paying a heartfelt tribute, calling him a beacon of hope who inspired and paved the way for
The Imperative for True Engagement in the Creator Economy, A Call for Professionalism
Our industry currently faces a critical challenge: the valuation of marketing efforts based on misleading metrics. We have, for too long, accepted a product – branded content – whose value proposition is built on an illusion of “authenticity.” This has led
The 13th year Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards nominees have been announced
The 13th year Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards nominees have been announced, the event took place at the BlackBrick Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The country comedy industry who’s who gathered for the annual announcement with the MC and Program directed
Nike Can’t Wait For World Cup 2026 With These Air Max 90 Football Boot Hybrids
Nike is colliding some of its most iconic lifestyle and soccer franchises ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Tinker Hatfield’s Nike Air Max 90 has surfaced in two styles inspired by legendary boots: the Total 90 Laser and Hypervenom. Let’s go in