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SADC Media Awards recognition

Overview

The 2026 SADC Media Awards were announced in Durban, South Africa, during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. The awards honor journalism that supports regional integration, development, and cooperation within the Southern African Development Community.

Angolan journalists received multiple honors, including Dome Semedo for photojournalism and Aurélio Janeiro for press reporting on the Lobito Corridor. Other Angolan winners included Rafael Damião and Walter Marcelino in the radio and television categories. South African journalists were also recognized, with Siyabulela Duda receiving a prize for photography regarding women in leadership and Seakga Relebogile Tladi earning second prize in radio for a report on sanctions in Zimbabwe.

Entities

Sun City Resort · Pamela Mtanga · Southern African Development Community · Vafa Naraghi · Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South Africa announces 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards details

    South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture announced presenters, performers, and new nominees for the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards at Sun City Resort.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    SADC Media Awards recognize journalists from Angola and South Africa

    Journalists from Angola and South Africa were honored at the 2026 SADC Media Awards in Durban for excellence in photojournalism, press, radio, and television reporting.

Sources

gautenglifestylemagazine.co.za · gcis.gov.za · rna.ao · showbizscope.co.za