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- An African celebration of digital technology, art, and culture in the creative hub of Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

01/06/2026

On 1 June, We Are Human Foundation opens its Call for Films. Free to enter.
The first international festival dedicated to human rights in the age of AI: Paris, São Paulo, New York, Johannesburg, Geneva.

Create a film of 1 to 10 minutes. Fiction, documentary, animation, video essay, digital art. Open to everyone aged 18 and over, solo or as a group.

The creative prompt: use AI as a creative partner to interpret or challenge Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

The Ethics Notebook is mandatory at submission. Not a filter rather, a few questions about your process, the role of the machine, its biases. A work within the work.

3 Awards, €10,000 in total:
- Grand Prix €5,000
- Best Screenplay €3,000
- Ethics Award €2,000

Selected works will travel the world.

Learn more and submit: https://lnkd.in/eVH7SdxV
We Are Human Foundation: https://lnkd.in/epueMS7N

Tshimologong Precinct Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

20/05/2026

REMINDER!!

Africa doesn't just participate in the future. Africa builds it.

The 13th edition of Fak'ugesi is here and this year, we go further.

14–17 October 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa
Our 2026 Theme:

Fak'ugesi is where African creativity, technology, and culture converge. Where thinkers meet makers. Where bold ideas find the people who bring them to life.

In 2026, we're expanding across disciplines and deepening across industries while also positioning African imagination not as a contribution, but as leadership.

We're calling on:
- Thinkers, speakers, and pioneers
- Artists, designers, and creators
- Brands, entrepreneurs, and innovators

Whether you work in AI, immersive storytelling, heritage, or future systems, there is a place for you here.

This is your invitation to build, not just imagine.

For participation inquiries apply here: https://shorturl.at/wmi58

Tshimologong Precinct Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

21/04/2026

Step Inside unique immersive African Stories at the Wits Digital Dome this Saturday at 2pm !

Looking for something special to do with the family this weekend? Come experience Immersive Africa two breathtaking exclusive full-dome films 🎬✨

-Kancícà: a powerful journey across the Atlantic, told through stunning immersive animation visuals
-Kwasukasukela: a South African fusion of AI, poetry and African mythology

👨‍👩‍👧Perfect for the whole family and suitable for ages 5 and up
🅿️Parking available on site
📍Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Johannesburg

Screenings running every weekend through August but don't wait, seats fill fast!

Book your tickets: digitaldome.wits.ac.za

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

09/04/2026

The South African premiere of Kancícà at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome was nothing short of breathtaking. An immersive dome experience like no other tracing the journey of Queen Na Agontimé across the Atlantic through stunning visuals, vodun spirituality, and living cultural memory.

This is storytelling at its most powerful. A world-class work, born from collaboration between Benin, Brazil, and France and it's right here in Johannesburg.

Kancícà is still showing at the Wits Digital Dome alongside Kwasukasukela, a beautifully crafted South African creation myth. Together, they make for an unforgettable 60-minute experience.

Kancícà will be screening from the 25th of April, don't miss out!

Book your tickets at: https://shorturl.at/MToKj.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, WITS University

02/04/2026

UNDERBELLY | DIE SCHATTENSEITE: A Photographic Exhibition

Step into a space that celebrates the strange, illuminates the shadows, and challenges what power structures have long dismissed.

Featuring the lens of eight remarkable artists:
Marko Zink (Austria), Roger Ballen, Jodi Bieber, Francesco Mbele, Kabelo Mofokeng, Fezeka J. Mophethe, Abdula Skink and Brett Rubin.

📅 18 April 2026
🕔 5PM for 5:30PM
📍 Open Window Johannesburg, Geneva Road & Eileen Rd, Blairgowrie, Randburg.
Dress Code: Illuminated

RSVP HERE: https://shorturl.at/wC6oW

20/02/2026

OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!

Digital creators and creative are invited to be part of the FIRST edition of HausCode - a new prototype for creative research and development. This edition is dedicated to the exhibition "For Children. Art Stories since 1968."

The international open call is aimed at creative professionals from digital, multimedia, hybrid or experimental contexts - regardless of whether they are at the beginning of their careers or already established. It looks to attract independent artistic positions that respond to the Haus der Kunst programme in a way that is not illustrative, but rather exploratory, interpretative and critical.

Personal attendance on site is not required; collaboration will take place online.

Application period: 02 - 25 February 2026
Fee and support: £2000 plus curatorial and conceptual support.

The results will be presented in May 2026 in the online showcase HausCode studio.

For more information follow and visit their website: HausCode Open Call | Haus der Kunst München https://www.hausderkunst.de/hauscode

11/12/2025

Throwback to an unforgettable festival journey with our amazing partners!

Just a month ago, the Dala Khona arcade was jam‑packed with energy and that vibe carried straight into Train the Trainer, where we showcased the brilliant Fak’ugesi app loaded with gamification features. 🎮🔥

But that was only the beginning. In November, we proudly hosted a successful Train the Trainer workshop in Soweto with the UNICEF Game Coalition, Gauteng Film Commission, SpaceSalad, and Jabulani Rlabs.

Swipe for throwbacks, and stay tuned more milestones are on the way!

Tshimologong Precinct

19/11/2025

We are delighted to share the success of the three-day Train-the-Trainer workshop, held from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Jabulani Safehouse in Soweto.

This initiative brought together a dynamic group of emerging creators and community leaders, focusing on two critical areas: technical game development proficiency and robust facilitation capabilities.

Under the theme, 'Your Toolbox for Tomorrow', participants engaged in practical sessions using Construct 3 to explore game design fundamentals and develop their own Game Jam prototypes.

We extend our congratulations to the winners who received prizes including an ASUS gaming laptop, gaming peripherals, and tickets to the rAge Expo.

This programme underscores the power of creative education to amplify community talent and inspire the next generation of digital professionals.

We are grateful for the essential collaboration with SpaceSalad Studios, the Gauteng Film Commission, R Labs, and UNICEF, whose partnership ensured a rich and transformative learning environment.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

12/11/2025

Hosted at the Tshimologong Precinct, the S+T+ARTS AI Afropean Intelligence Bootacamp brought together ten African artists and international collaborators to explore how AI can be reimagined through African perspective.

The week long bootcamp led into the Entropy Symposium, a public event unpacking key themes such as sustainability, bias, caution and context through thought provoking talks and discussions featuring speakers like Osmic Menoe, Stephanie Muller, and Koketso Masuluke.

Ars Electronica Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

07/11/2025

Calling all developers, designers, and creatives! This opportunity is tailored for you. Women, we especially encourage you to apply. Passionate about harnessing technology to craft engaging experiences. Apply now through the link in our bio. Deadline: 26 November 2025

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