Pendoring Awards

We're always looking to champion young voices in fun and creative ways, such as the Mzansi Sounds Better in Your Language iPendoring Radio Challenge, giving students the space show just how bold and authentically South African their ideas can be.

South Africa's strength is its #diversity ! Twelve official languages, countless voices, and a creativity that only grows when every story is heard. Fostering dialogue with young people is essential. 🇿🇦

Because everyone should be able to say what they want, the way they want. And honestly? It makes the work way more interesting. #iPendoring #MultilingualSA #SpeakYourWay

30 years into democracy and… English still dominates even this one! iPendoring endeavours to always celebrate creativity in all South Africa's indigenous languages, giving voices the space they deserve and reminding the communications world that one size does not fit all.

Thank you to every student who shared a story and poured their heart into words. Judges are deep in review, and the discussions are lively. Winners will be announced soon! South African storytelling has a bright future! #iPendoring #StudentVoices #IndigenousLanguages

One thing’s clear: South African creativity keeps multiplying. And iPendoring will keep backing it. Explore the winners: pendoring.co.za #TaalNeverDieWeMultiply #iPendoring25 #LongLiveTheTaal #SayItInYourLanguage #MzansiVoices #QwelaYourWork

The 30th anniversary Awards Ceremony pulled it all together, a night led by Jefferson Tshabalala, with Sello Maake kaNcube back as Archie Moroka, and performances by Muneyi and Kekelingo.

All the 2025 iPendoring Awards winners bizcommunity.com/article/joe-pu… via @Biz_Marketing @Pendoring_ #iPendoring25 @joepublicadv

In addition to being the overall student winner, they won a Gold and two Silvers for Publication Design. This phenomenal work showcases the emerging talent that will shape the future of indigenous expression.  #iPendoring25 #studentwinner #uj #FromCornerShopToKitchen

We give a huge congratulations to the University of Johannesburg (@go2uj ) for winning the Overall Student Award for their outstanding entry, "From Corner Shop to Kitchen" (Client: Design Bites)!🥇

We’re celebrating Joe Public for pushing the industry forward and showing, once again, how alive and agile Mzansi’s storytelling really is. #iPendoring25 #PrestigiousUmpethaWinner #JoePublicUnited #Afrikaraoke #TaalPower

It’s the kind of work that reminds you what craft can do when it’s treated with care, inventive, powerful, and full of heart.

We honour the creative work that drives our industry forward! 🏆 A HUGE congratulations to @joepublicadv for a spectacular haul, including the Prestigious Umpetha Award for "Afrikaraoke" (Client: SAB / Castle Milk Stout)!

@joepublicadv 's inspiring work secured 6 Golds, 5 Silvers, and 12 Craft Certificates across Radio & Audio, Print & OOH, Film, Integrated, and Digital categories.

We honour the creative work that drives our industry forward! 🏆A HUGE congratulations to @joepublicadv for a spectacular haul, including the Prestigious Umpetha Award for "Afrikaraoke" (Client: SAB / Castle Milk Stout)!

Celebrating powerful writing and performance! 🎙️ @_fcbafrica takes home two Campaign Craft Certificates for the Names campaign: one for Writing and one for Performance! Their dedication to Mzansi's voices in radio is commendable. #iPendoring25 #FCBAfrica

Their work elevates indigenous storytelling in audio. #ipendoring25 #craftcertificate #Boom #wimpy #radiocraft

Excellent craft from @BoomGroupSA ! 👏 We celebrate their campaign for Wimpy, "You're Always Welcome," which secured two Campaign Craft Certificates: one for Direction and one for Writing!