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In celebration of International Women’s Month, @canalplus and MultiChoice celebrate the women who shape the stories that bring us together and inspire us every day. Through the campaign “We Are… Because She Is,” we pay tribute to the women who move culture forward: actresses, creators, leaders, athletes and storytellers whose talent and vision enrich the entertainment industry across Africa. Whether in front of the camera, behind the scenes, or within our own teams, these women bring to life authentic stories that resonate in millions of homes across the continent. Because they are the story. And We are... Because She is.

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This International Women’s Month, we celebrate the women who continue to break boundaries, challenge the status quo, and redefine what’s possible. Because excellence is their power. It’s their voice. It’s the one thing no one can take from them, and no one can deny.

So... what happens next? If you applied for MTF 2026 in South Africa, here's what the selection process looks like from here. Take a look at the timeline and stay tuned for updates! #MTFApplications #EnrichingLives

Women cannot be confined to just one thing or one event. They exist outside of time and space. Which is why, this International Women's Month, we celebrate them for who they are. We celebrate the women who have shaped our stories. Through the campaign “We are...because she is”, we're recognizing these formidable souls. Actress, Producer and Humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha shares what it means to be a woman in Africa and how she finds African women inspiring.

MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company celebrates the creatives which took home 48 Awards across reality, scripted, documentary and lifestyle programming at the 19th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards this past weekend. These awards further highlight MultiChoice's status as Africa's biggest storyteller with DStv Channel Mzansi Magic Mzansi Magic’s stars wining all four acting awards in the Telenovela category with Bonko Khoza winning Best Actor (iThonga), his second win; and first time winners Zenande Mfenyana for Best Supporting Actress (Inimba); Anele Matoti for Best Supporting Actor (Gqeberha - The Empire) and Nelisiwe Sibiya for Best Actress (iThonga). And our streaming platform Showmax’s teen drama Youngins also walked away with the most wins in the Telenovela category, including the Best Telenovela award. The SAFTAs also recognised Bobby Heaney, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Programme director who is a true champion in the industry as he continues to usher in young creatives by equipping them with a world of knowledge from his many years in the industry. Nomsa Philiso Director Content, General Entertainment English and Portuguese speaking territories congratulated all the winners and said: “This recognition honours the extraordinary depth of our creative talent. South Africa’s creative community consistently delivers work of world‑class standard, rooted in authenticity and driven by excellence.” #SAFTAs19

Congratulations to Inimba S1 for winning MOST POPULAR TV SOAP OR TELENOVELA (PUBLIC VOTE) at the SAFTAs! 🏆 #SAFTAs19 #SAFTAs

Bobby Heaney is honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #Saftas19. #Saftas @MultiChoiceGRP

This past week we celebrated the art of storytelling through cinema. From the industry talks and masterclasses, to the MTF Day and the award ceremony - every aspect from the #JoburgFilmFestival was incredibly meaningful and impactful. MultiChoice Group Director of Local Entertainment Channels Shirley Adonisi shared how the films showcased at the @JoburgFilmFest have been innovative and creative on a simple subject. "The films have allowed us to celebrate our music, our colours, our language and that has really been amazing. Kudos to everyone who has submitted their films," she said. Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees. #FeelTheFrame

Last night we celebrated the filmmakers and storytellers who made us feel the frame. Our jurors have been deliberating for the past week at MultiChoice City, watching the selected films to find the ones that would receive the coveted Nguni Horn. Bongi Selane shares how the jurors watched over 20 films including feature films, short films, student films and documentaries and each tested the jurors as she says they were all outstanding. #JoburgFilmFestival #FeelTheFrame

Here's to the women who move culture forward - on screen and behind it. This March, we celebrate the power of female led stories across Africa. We are... Because she is.

Tonight we celebrated the filmmakers and storytellers who made us #FeelTheFrame throughout the 8th #JoburgFilmFestival. 

The panel of jurors spent the past week viewing, and deliberating on the selection of films in competition for the Nguni Horn Awards that were handed out tonight.

Today we premiered Desert Child, a powerful story of myth, memory, and discovery at the #JoburgFilmFestival. This STUDIOCANAL film, told through the lense of a grandchild in awe of her grandfather who survived a desert storm in his youth. 
Based on a true story, the movie captivated both young and old audiences who identified with themes of resilience, and hope. #FeelTheFrame

From a masterclass on crafting a story through the set to a session looking at the future of Africa's media and entertainment industry, the JBX talks and JBX Youth had it all. Today's sessions gave audiences a frame of some of the most powerful pathways for filmmakers to take their ideas from concept to global screens with the sessions unpacking the various opportunities and trends shaping the film and television landscape. Since inception in 2019, the JBX sessions grew with local and international talent collaborating on ways to shape the future of African film and television. #JoburgFilmFestival #FeelTheFrame

Today marks the last day of JBX Youth and JBX Talks at the #JoburgFilmFestival. These sessions provided a platform for industry experts, filmmakers and aspiring creatives an opportunity to connect, grow, share knowledge and ways of working. After this week, new talent walked away with industry insights and global best practices while industry stakeholders networked and explored new opportunities. Although these sessions may be ending but the lessons and connections made will continue. #FeelTheFrame

Some riveting conversations were held at yesterday's JBX Sessions. MultiChoice Group Executive Head of Content Strategy Tracy-Ann van Rooyen took audiences through the distribution process in the From Festival to Feed: Expanding the Reach of African Cinema Through Distribution session. "One of the things we always look for if we're going to commission or become a partner and help with distribution, we have to understand the premise of the film. Who do you want your project to be made for? Who is your audience and where is the market you want to service," she said. The session was followed a Q & A with the audience getting insight into how they can best approach distributors. #JoburgFilmFestival #FeelTheFrame

For today's first session of JBX Talks, we took a deep dive into the French Connection: Creativity and Collaboration Between Africa and France. The Head of Cinema and Series at CANAL+ International, Laurent Sicouri, spoke about the success of Spinners, which is the first African series to play during a prime-time slot on the @canalplus channel, and was also selected to be part of the Cannes festival. He highlighted that there are plans to continue pouring back into the growth of the African film and television industry. #JoburgFilmFestival #FeelTheFrame