News Bulletin of 3 November 2026, 1pm

South African poet Botlhale Boikanyo brought poetry to the Soweto Derby, welcoming French football legend Thierry Henry onto the pitch with a specially written poem.
Her performance celebrated 30 years of the Premier Soccer League and paid tribute to the footballers who have shaped the game.
Boikanyo first captured national attention as a young performer on South Africa’s Got Talent and has continued to use poetry to tell stories and create opportunities for her voice to reach wider audiences.
Earlier this year, she also travelled to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to champion the voices of women and girls in sport.

African filmmakers, musicians, fashion designers and content creators have gained opportunities to connect with international buyers and investors at FAME Week Africa in Cape Town.
The five-day event ran from 28 October to 1 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, bringing together more than 200 speakers and over 80 international buyers and commissioning editors.
The programme included film screenings, music showcases, industry discussions and pitching sessions, giving local creatives opportunities to secure deals, partnerships and access to international markets.
Actress and dancer Lorcia Cooper also spoke about the importance of community and supporting one another within the creative industry

The Hollywood African Cinema Connection has announced the winners of its 2026 film festival, celebrating filmmakers from Africa and the Middle East.
Saudi Arabian and Iraqi production Hijra, directed by Shahaad Ameen, won Best Feature Film for its storytelling, performances and cinematography.
Nigerian filmmaker Ella Ogechi Chikezie won Best Short Film for In Her Shoes, which follows a young girl with autism growing up in rural Nigeria.
South African filmmakers also received recognition, with Lwazi Duma’s Izenzo Zami and Sabelo Zamisa’s Ori earning honourable mentions.