South Africa, Jan. 15 -- Over the next few years, billions of rand in additional revenue are projected to flow into this space, taking the sector from roughly R289bn to more than R320bn by 2029.

Approximately half of South Africa's creative economy output is generated in Gauteng. Within that, Johannesburg carries the bulk of the load. By some estimates, more than 70% of the country's film and television activity is based here, with some reports putting that figure as high as 85%.

Living in the production value chain

On the post-production side, Johannesburg has a mature ecosystem that can take raw footage and deliver a finished product of international quality. On the broadcast side, the major institutional players are headquartered in...