By: Lerato Mutlanyane

Feeding off the continuous growth of digital content creation in the country, Bloemfontein became the latest city to host the Digital Content Creator’s Colloquium (DCCC) by Taxi Rank Media Agency (TRMA).

On 30 June 2025, hundreds of emerging digital content creators descended on the iconic Naval Hill Planetarium for the skills development initiative, whose objective is to train and equip enthusiasts with all essential skills needed to thrive in the content creation landscape.

Designed for beginners and emerging talents within the content creation space, the programme’s main aim is to instil storytelling, digital marketing and multimedia production skills, that will subsequently help the content creators stand out in the crowded and rapidly evolving world of digital content creation.

This was confirmed by TRMA’s marketing manager, Tshiamo Tsikoe, who said participants will gain creative, technical and strategic expertise needed to stand and shape the future of media through hands-on training and targeted mentorship and skill development programmes such as the DCCC.

According to Tsikoe, the agency’s mission is to help content creators move from basic or intermediate content creation to more advanced levels. “At Taxi Rank Media Agency, we are on a mission to build sustainable avenues for creativity and innovation across the country. As we continue to build our presence in the digital landscape, we are excited to announce that the DCCC is just the beginning.

“We are committed to taking this platform to new heights, and new locations – and we cannot wait to reveal where our next stop will be. From bustling city centres to vibrant townships, we are determined to reach every corner of the province and beyond. The next one might be sooner than you think,” she adds.

Content creation has emerged as a powerful force for influence and expression, whilst also serving as an entrepreneurship avenue.