Est. 2005 · 100% black-owned · 11 official languages

African LanguageSpecialists

Radio dramas, adverts, workshops, and multilingual campaigns that reach South Africa's audiences in the languages they trust—with measurable results for banks, brands, and public-sector partners.

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Partners

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We're proud to work with some of the most innovative companies and organisations

2005

Established

2000+

Episodes produced

Official languages

100%

Black-owned

Trusted by banks, broadcasters, UN agencies, and government — request a proposal or call +27 83 422 2048.

What we deliver

Our Services

End-to-end production in all 11 official languages—from script to studio to air

Radio & TV Productions

Development and production of educational and entertainment radio dramas, TV programs, and print content in all 11 South African languages.

Script Development

Professional scriptwriting and story development for radio dramas, television productions, and educational materials tailored to your brand.

Language Translation

Professional translation of scripts and content into all 11 South African languages, ensuring cultural authenticity and linguistic accuracy for your target audience.

Voice Overs

Professional voice-over services with native speakers from all 9 South African provinces, ensuring authentic delivery and cultural resonance for your content.

Radio Adverts

Concept, script, voice, and production of radio commercials and spots in all 11 South African languages—broadcast-ready for community, regional, and national stations.

Workshop Facilitation

Facilitation and training workshops in African languages—for teams, communities, and campaigns that need clear messaging, participation, and culturally grounded delivery.

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Our difference

Why Choose MB Communications?

Established in 2005, MB Communications is a 100% black-owned and managed South African company specializing in African Language content production. We are passionate about building authentic communication between clients and brands with potential, reaching all of South Africa's population through all 11 official languages.

With over 25 years of collective frontline experience and 95% of our suppliers being Black SMEs, we are a niche broadcast African Language content production company that is customer-centric and media neutral in our approach. We don't just create campaigns—we build strategic partnerships that deliver tangible return on investment.

2000+

Radio Drama Episodes

25+

Years Experience

Languages Supported

100%

Black Owned

"In our first season, Standard Bank had 650,000 new accounts and people would confirm on radio stations that they were influenced by this radio drama to open new accounts."

Standard Bank

Access Banking Campaign - MTN Radio Award Winner 2015

Process

How we work

Every brief is different, so we package content around your goals. Our briefing guardrails keep agencies, clients and our team aligned—so we collaborate with all stakeholders and turn work around quickly without losing quality.

Brief & alignment

We start from your brief—product facts, audience insight and what listeners need to understand. Where needed, we kick off with a strategic think-tank so roles, channels, deliverables and timelines are clear, including scope and costs.

Script & approval

We shape an entertaining story that carries every message you need. You review and approve the scripts; we typically work through two or three drafts until you are completely happy with the writing.

Translation & production

Approved scripts are translated and produced in all or selected South African languages. We cast voice artists from the provinces where those languages are spoken properly—so content feels authentic and never talks down to listeners.

Rollout, reporting & extensions

We support implementation across agreed channels—creative rollout, repro and media alignment—with reporting where required. We also encourage drama links on your site so audiences can catch up on episodes and read more about the products discussed.

Whether your content brief drives a focused campaign or a full integrated 360° programme, we follow the same disciplined process—scaled to the scope you need. Your project lead stays the main point of contact with your team.

Portfolio

Previous work

Flagship campaigns for leading brands, broadcasters, and public-sector partners across South Africa.

Standard Bank

WalletWise — Iketsetse-Zenzele

10 languages × 13+ seasons

Access Banking radio drama reaching the lower end of the market — teaching why bank accounts matter instead of keeping cash at home. Named "Iketsetse-Zenzele" (do it for yourself).

650,000 new accounts in the first season (2013); strong radio-attributed sign-ups
About 1,250,000 new accounts in the second season
MTN Radio Award Winner 2015
Currently on season 13
Aired on SABC national & regional and selected community stations

TymeBank

360° digital banking launch

22 episodes in 11 languages

Education drama for a new digital banking entrant — aligned to a 360° launch, with emphasis on Boxer and ZCC customers. Comic strips for in-store and web; radio drama adapted to podcasts for ZCC.

2 × 13 episode series (22 episodes total)
Focused on Boxer and ZCC customers
Comic strip adaptation for Boxer website and in-store
Podcast adaptation for ZCC customers

VodaPay

V-Up rewards programme

11 languages

Campaign translation for the VodaPay V-Up rewards programme — app, promotional and seasonal materials so Vodabucks and rewards benefits read naturally in every language.

Full translation stack across 11 languages
V-Up Daily, Achiever, Exclusive and summer campaign assets
App and promotional copy localised for South African audiences

Soul City Institute

Soul Buddyz & Soul City

Multiple languages

Four back-to-back seasons of 13 episodes each for Soul Buddyz and Soul City — early childhood development, teenage life skills, health and safety.

4 seasons produced
13 episodes per season
Soul Buddyz and Soul City series
Early childhood development, teenage life skills, health and safety

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Recognition & impact

Trusted by Leading Brands

See what industry leaders say about working with us and the impact we've created together

"MB Communications transformed our banking campaign through their exceptional radio drama series. The campaign resulted in over 650,000 new accounts in the first season alone, demonstrating the power of authentic African language storytelling and cultural understanding."

Standard Bank

Access Banking Campaign

"This is to confirm that MB Communications and Projects is one of our current valuable suppliers. The company has delivered the following services to us: script writing, translations in all vernacular languages, audio directing, and management and sourcing of talent."

Candy Dempers

Managing Director, MediaHeads360

"This is to confirm that MB Communications has worked with SAFM for at least the past 10 years. In this time MB Communications has consistently delivered, amongst others, scriptwriting and audio directing of the highest quality. They have also never missed a deadline."

Julia-Ann Malone

Program Director, SAFM

Awards

Recognition & milestones

2015

MTN Radio Award

Winner - Best Radio Drama Campaign

Access Banking

2013-2024

Industry Recognition

13 Seasons of Continuous Excellence

Radio Production

2005-Present

Cultural Impact

Pioneering African Language Content

Media & Communications

Our impact in numbers

2M+

New Accounts Generated

Through our radio drama campaigns

2000+

Episodes Produced

Across all 11 languages

95%

Black SME Suppliers

Supporting local businesses

Seasons Running

Longest-running campaign

Next step

Let's Build Your Next Campaign

Share your brief and timeline—we'll respond with scope, languages, and production options.We typically respond within one business day.

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