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Cape Town

VML

G12 Old Castle Brewery Complex
6 Beach Road
Woodstock, Cape Town 7925
South Africa

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Durban

The Hardy Boys (A VML Company)

Lion Match Office Park, The Old Factory, 2nd Floor
892 Umgeni Road
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4001
South Africa

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Johannesburg

WPP Campus Johannesburg

Building A
20 Woodlands Drive
Woodmead, Johannesburg 2191
South Africa

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About Us

We put everything we are into everything we do.

VML South Africa is the African arm of the world’s biggest creative company.

While we have the might of a global network behind us, we have the mindset of an entrepreneur, and we are deeply rooted in this unique, colourful continent we call home.

Our story is one of continuous growth and self-development. More than a decade ago, a group of likeminded visionaries in their respective fields united behind a common goal to form the business that would ultimately become VML South Africa. What was then a maverick agency, punching way above its weight, has continued to grow and evolve, expanding its offering along the way by bringing on more visionary masters of their craft.

The result is a comprehensive range of capabilities, with specialist skills in every area. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, technology and more. We deliver end-to-end solutions that produce measurable results for our clients. We always have an eye to the future.

At VML South Africa we’re proud to say that we are our clients’ creative heartbeat. We craft bold solutions that accelerate our clients’ growth and captivate consumers.

Our Work

MINI
Has Awards

MINI Landfilla

MINI's Landfilla turns SA's pothole- and plastic waste crisis into an novel solution, transforming non-recyclable plastics into durable asphalt for road repair.
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Land Filla
Siqalo Foods
Has Awards

Order from the Country

The world's first live delivery billboard.
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Stork order from the country
SAT
Has Awards

#XibelaniMoves

This campaign celebrated Africa's celebration of song, dance and spirituality.
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Xibelani Moves
Unilever

Dove's Real Beauty Generation

Dove challenges AI beauty standards. Using a custom microsite, users refine AI-generated images to be more inclusive.
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RBG KV

Insights

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Insight

The Future 100: 2025

VML reveals our 100 trends set to transform the marketplace in 2025
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Africa Day How Do We Re Brand the African Continent
Insight

How Do We Re-Brand the African Continent?

As we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with.
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Shopping afterlife
Insight

Would You Like to Be Able to Shop from Beyond the Grave?

In a bizarre twist of commerce, post-death consumerism has been identified as an emerging retail trend.
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Audio
Insight

Mastering the Art of Audio

Audio has not simply survived the digital revolution – it has thrived. Here’s how marketers can make the most of the medium.
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News

Lunch Bar Celebrates 60 Years in SA with a New Otherworldly Discovery
News

LunchBar Celebrates 60 Years in SA with a New Otherworldly Discovery

The 2024 conspiracy campaign just won triple gold at the Smarties Awards and a Bronze TikTok Ads Award.
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VML Parts Ways with Nandos After 10 Year Partnership
News

VML Parts Ways with Nando’s After 10-Year Partnership

Jarred Cinman, CEO of VML South Africa, reflects on a decade of brand-building, digitalisation, and iconic tweets.
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VML South Africa Announces Ryan Campher as Head of Data
News

VML South Africa Announces New SA Data Lead

VML South Africa has named Ryan Campher as SA Data Lead – a move that reflects the agency’s focus on turning intelligence into impact.
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VML team at Smarties awards
News

Smarties Awards 2025

VML South Africa scooped 17 wins across multiple categories, reflecting a powerful blend of creativity, craft, and results.
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Our Leadership