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Four African Artists Win Absa Competition
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Four African artists have won the 2026 Absa L’Atelier Art competition.
Ghana’s Reginald Boateng, Zambia’s Emmanuel Chisenga and Nigeria’s Segun Owolabi received Ambassador Awards, while South Africa’s Treasure Mlima won the Gerard Sekoto Award.
The winners were announced at the Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair in Johannesburg, as the competition marked 40 years.
Hundreds of eligible entries from 12 African markets were assessed by independent panels of judges.
The competition supports emerging artists through professional development, international exposure and access to new audiences.
Ghana’s Reginald Boateng, Zambia’s Emmanuel Chisenga and Nigeria’s Segun Owolabi received Ambassador Awards, while South Africa’s Treasure Mlima won the Gerard Sekoto Award.
The winners were announced at the Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair in Johannesburg, as the competition marked 40 years.
Hundreds of eligible entries from 12 African markets were assessed by independent panels of judges.
The competition supports emerging artists through professional development, international exposure and access to new audiences.
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African Filmmakers Secure R2 Million Awards
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African filmmakers have secured awards worth more than two million rand at the 17th Durban FilmMart, with support aimed at developing film projects and expanding their reach.
The event, held in Durban from the 9th to the 12th of October, presented 39 awards through 30 partner organisations.
The awards include cash grants, such as a 100-thousand-rand grant from the National Film and Video Foundation for a fiction project, as well as funding for documentaries and co-productions.
Other winners will receive mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to attend international film festivals and markets.
The event, held in Durban from the 9th to the 12th of October, presented 39 awards through 30 partner organisations.
The awards include cash grants, such as a 100-thousand-rand grant from the National Film and Video Foundation for a fiction project, as well as funding for documentaries and co-productions.
Other winners will receive mentorship, distribution support and opportunities to attend international film festivals and markets.
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Catherine O’Regan Receives George Bizos Award
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Former Constitutional Court Justice Catherine O’Regan has received the fifth George Bizos Human Rights Award for her contribution to South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
O’Regan served on the country’s first Constitutional Court, helping interpret the rights and freedoms protected by the new Constitution.
Her work in human rights, legal scholarship and education has also extended beyond South Africa.
The award honours the legacy of human rights lawyer George Bizos and helped advance constitutional rights in South Africa.
Chair of the Legal Resources Centre Board, Advocate Thandi Orleyn:
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O’Regan served on the country’s first Constitutional Court, helping interpret the rights and freedoms protected by the new Constitution.
Her work in human rights, legal scholarship and education has also extended beyond South Africa.
The award honours the legacy of human rights lawyer George Bizos and helped advance constitutional rights in South Africa.
Chair of the Legal Resources Centre Board, Advocate Thandi Orleyn:
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The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,181.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,629.00.
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