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
Comedy Cares: MultiChoice to Shut Down ShowMax after a Decade of Streaming
MultiChoice Group, now under the ownership of French media giant Canal+, has announced plans to wind up its streaming service Showmax, drawing a close to one of Africa’s most ambitious video-on-demand ventures. Launched in 2015 as a regional competitor to
Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase Delivers Fresh Faces, Fresh Jokes and Future Headliners
With a crisp, dry taste and an even drier sense of humour, Savanna Premium Cider has spent the past 13 years supporting South African comedy, backing the bold voices brave enough to step up to the mic and deliver the
Why the Future Belongs to Generalists, Not Specialists – John Sanei, Futurist & Trends Analyst
For most of modern history, we were taught to become specialists. Pick a lane, master a skill, and fit neatly into society’s expectations. That model made sense in a slower, more predictable world where roles stayed stable for decades and