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This Is Not the End Workshop: Turning Setbacks into Strategy – January 2026
Every January, thousands of South African learners open their matric results with anxiety and anticipation. For some, the outcome brings joy. For others, uncertainty. According to the Department of Basic Education’s 2024 report, roughly 34% of candidates did not meet bachelor-level entry requirements, and 18% did not pass at all.
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Head of School Zenobia Simelane on SAfm: The Rise of AI and Its Impact on South African Storytelling
Zenobia Simelane, Head of School at Media City Academy, joins SAfm to unpack how AI is changing South Africa’s creative and digital landscape, what it means for local talent, and why preparation matters now more than ever.
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Zenobia Simelane Featured on Newzroom Afrika: How AI Is Transforming African Storytelling
Artificial Intelligence is changing how stories are made — not in the distant future, but right now. For young African creators, AI isn’t replacing creativity; it’s expanding what’s possible. At Media City Academy, we see how these tools are opening global doors for filmmakers, editors, writers, and digital storytellers who want to compete on an international level.
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Zenobia Simelane Interviewed on SABC News Morning Live: AI and the Future of African Storytelling
Media City Academy’s Head of School, Zenobia Simelane, recently appeared on SABC News Morning Live with Leanne Manas to discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of film and storytelling in Africa.
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