Neo Ntsoma Productions

17/10/2025

21/09/2025

Posing for a picture with fellow panelists Sphamandla Dlamini, Jodi Bieber,  and moderator Andiswa Mkosi (far right) after our roundtable discussion, 'Photojournalism in a Changing World,' which took place yesterday at the Market Photo Workshop. This event was part of the activities celebrating World Press Photo's 70-year anniversary exhibition, 'What Have We Done?' We tackled the thought-provoking question: How do photographs communicate and influence ideas? I hope the discussion was beneficial for those who attended.

18/09/2025

I will be a participant in this event on Saturday, 20th September 2025! Please share widely!

It's ON! This Saturday we look forward to the opening of What Have We Done?. This retrospective looks at the World Press Photo archive, delving into 70 years of photojournalistic practice and investigating visual patterns.

In partnership with the Market Photo Workshop, a public programme will be presented in the Auditorium.

We look forward to seeing you there!

23/08/2025

Rocking the Black Women in Photography Conference with my squad, and some of our talented students who responded to my invite. Bringing my students along wasn't just about photography and exposure to different platforms – it was more about showing them the value of showing up for others, celebrating others' successes and instilling unity among female photographers. Was also thrilled to see my industry sister, Cape Town based photographer .hisham in attendance and finally meet in person ❤️




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22/08/2025

Amazing morning with 's Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series 💡 Met inspiring women, old & new colleagues. Loved the intimate setting for sharing, learning & growing. Super grateful for roundtable conversations like this 💕 Every moment was pure upliftment 🙏 💪🏾

15/07/2025

Today is hosting the African Women in Visual Media Webinar. Join us at 14h00 SAST as we feature award winning women photographers, documentary producers, novelists, animators and filmmakers, from countries including Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa.

📌 Register now to attend on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dAxkR2ZP 📆 15 July 2025 ⏲️ 14h00 - 15h30 SAST ℹ️ Visit https://www.frayintermedia.com for more information and full speaker bios: https://lnkd.in/dXJXafNV

12/06/2025

Photographers from across the African continent, this is for you!

Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Workshop, Market Photo Workshop, Johannesburg

The Market Photo Workshop and the World Press Photo Foundation invite photographers in Africa to apply to participate in a 8-day Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Workshop, which will take place in Johannesburg from 17 – 24 September 2025.

The Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Workshop is an intense 8-day gathering of the top photography professionals, along with 10 carefully selected photographers from the continent. It will place special emphasis on building skills for long and sustainable careers in photojournalism and documentary photography. The Workshop provides lessons in documentary photography, photojournalism and the development of photo stories through practical assignments and personal projects leading to the creation of a strong portfolio of work, key for pursuing a career in media.

Participants will also have the opportunity to be involved in the development of a newspaper including the publishing of one’s own work in its pages.

The Workshop is tuition-free, accommodation and per diem/subsistence in Johannesburg will be provided. Travel expenses to Johannesburg will be incurred by the participants.

Application Procedure
The 10 participants will be chosen based on the merit of their applications.
Applicants are required to:
• Submit photography portfolio with at least 10-15 digital low-resolution JPG images (max. 10MB)
• Submit a motivation of up to 500 words on why you think that this opportunity would benefit you.
• Include CV and a 150-word biography in a Word document, which details your qualifications, experience and where you live and/or work.

Travel expenses to be paid for by the applicant.

A panel of judges appointed by the Market Photo Workshop will participate in the selection process; choosing applications that have merit; that candidates will be able to fully participate in the Workshop, and that they are likely to derive lasting benefits from the Workshop.
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Deadline
Applications close on Friday 20 June 2025.

All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected]

Applicants are encouraged to contact Loyiso Oldjohn on +27 11 834 1444 with any enquiries.

Image by Samson Otieno.

06/05/2025

The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award of £3,000, facilitated by FotoDocument and supported by Nikon, is granted annually to a professional towards the completion of a compelling and cohesive documentary photo essay, which addresses an important social, environmental, economic, or cultural issue, whether local or global.

The shortlist and winner will be announced in late June 2025 and this year the winner’s work will be shown in London at a prestigious venue. One overall winner will receive the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award of £3,000 towards the completion of their project and an exhibition at The Foundry - A Place for Change in London.

APPLY NOW - DEADLINE APPROACHING ON 16th MAY @ 5pm (GMT)

📸 .franceschini , winner of the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2024 - The Leap of Fish that Dream of Flying.

Link: https://fotoaward.fotodocument.org/
FotoDocument
Market Photo Workshop

22/02/2025

*MEDIA ADVISORY*

*SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR JOURNALISTS TO ENTER THE 2025 SADC MEDIA AWARDS COMPETITION*

The South African journalists/media are invited to submit their entries for the 2025 SADC Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards competition is open to journalists from the SADC Member States.

The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional co-operation and integration in the region.

To promote regional integration and cooperation (cross-border issues), the awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism in the area of print, photo, television, radio as well as to encourage media practitioners in member states to cover issues pertaining to the region.

The first prize winners will receive their prizes and certificates on the margins of the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government that will take place in August 2025.
The first prize winner in each category receives US$2,500 and the runner-up receives US$1000.

Journalists who wish to enter the competition can access more information about the competition from the www.gcis.gov.za website.

Entry Form: https://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/default/files/docs/SADCEntryform2025.doc
Rules of the 2025 competition:https://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/default/files/docs/SADC2025RulesCompetition.pdf

Entries need to be posted or delivered to MDDA or any GCIS offices nationwide marked:

MDDA Offices GCIS Offices
SADC Media Awards Entry or SADC Media Awards Entry
GSM Building Government Communications (GCIS)
SABC Auckland Park Campus 1035 Francis Baard Street
Johannesburg Hatfield, Pretoria
2006 0028

NB: All entries must be submitted no later than 28 February 2025.

*For inquiries, please contact:*
Mr. William Baloyi, [email protected] / 0837040736
Mr. Themba Thobela, [email protected] / 076 095 6555

*ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)*

01/01/2025

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. Let us dream together and achieve greater success in 2025. Happy New Year! ✨👌🏾

20/10/2024

Call for Submissions: The Children’s Eyes on Earth International Photo Contest 2024!

This contest allows participants to not only showcase their photography skills but also to raise awareness about nature, pollution, and climate change. Winning entries will be displayed at UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), where world leaders will have the chance to view them!

Eligibility:
Participants born on January 1st, 2006 and after.
Theme: I Love Nature, I Fear Pollution
Prizes: SLR Cameras for the top 3 winners
Submission Link: www.childreneyes.earth

Deadline: October 31st, 2024



Please encourage the young ones to enter 🙏🏽

09/05/2024

The funeral service of pop diva Brenda Fassie, directed by radio personality Shado Twala and Kaizer Chiefs' communications manager Putco Mafani, was attended by former President Thabo Mbeki 🇿🇦, the "Princess of Africa" Yvonne Chaka Chaka (guest of honour) including the who's who in SA politics and music; and thousands of her fans from all over the world 🌎






📸 Neo Ntsoma, Langa Stadium, Cape Town, 2004