
We are a Cape Town-based integrated creative advertising agency that is characterised by a reverence towards brands and a dedication to ideas.
Ideas are of paramount importance because it through ideas brands are ignited. We refer to ideas which originate from a spark of insight, an occasion that is found between logic and magic. Ideas can result in hundreds of thousands of consumers behaving in a manner that they never thought they would. Ideas can revolutionise the world or produce an improved product. It is an idea which helps one create something out of nothing.
That is absolutely what we are hired to perform for each of our clients, each and every day.
Ogilvy Cape Town make use of both international and South African best advertising practices. We have created, grown and implemented world-class operational practices that literally liberate the organisation to focus on this key responsibility — creating ideas that solve business challenges.
Our integrated advertising agency follows the Brand Liberation Team philosophy, brands are positioned where they should be in our agency — right at the centre. Planning, account management and creative are jointly responsible for the success in every way of the brands in their care. The team is strategically, operationally and creatively equipped to respond to any business challenge they encounter and then liberated to find the most relevant channel in which to execute it.
Cape Town Office
The District, 41 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock, Cape Town, 8000
PO Box 1142, Cape Town
New Business: luca.gallarelli@ogilvy.co.za
New Talent: careers.ctn@ogilvy.co.za
+27 21 467 1000
FEATURED WORK
AWARDED WORK
FEATURED STORIES
[PODCAST] Bigger, Better, Awarded: How to build case studies that actually win. With Fran Luckin, Khensani Nobanda, Kabelo Moshapalo and Xolisa Dyeshana
When four South African respected jury presidents sit down together, you listen. Between them, they’ve presided over Cannes Lions, Loeries, Dubai Lynx, and the IAB Bookmark Awards - shaping what the world calls “award-winning work.” At this year’s IDIDTHAT HOUSE, inside the Nedbank Loft at Loeries Fringe 2025, this powerhouse panel brought together Fran Luckin (CCO, VML South Africa), Khensani Nobanda (Group Executive: Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Nedbank Group), Kabelo Moshapalo (CCO, Ogilvy), and Xolisa Dyeshana (CCO, Joe Public).
The Creative Process: How top ad minds come up with ideas.
Ranked the #1 Creative Director in Africa and the Middle East at The One Show 2024, Alex Goldberg is Creative Partner at Ogilvy Cape Town, overseeing Volkswagen, Audi, and Coronation. In this Q&A, he shares how ideas really happen inside the agency, what it takes to move a brand forward, and why trusting your gut (while pushing the craft) matters most.
Craft Award Results: July 2025
This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by two industry powerhouses who know a thing or two about craft, Mbeu 'Snooze' Kambuwa, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy South Africa and Grant De Sousa, Director at They. A huge round of applause to Bruno Bossi from Carbon Films and Marco Raposo de Barbosa for being recognised with Best in Craft. And of course, shoutout to the whole team that brought the KFC magic to life!
Cannes Lions 2025 wrap-up, the South African winners and the work
Yes, we know Cannes is over… but we’re not quite done talking about it. Here’s your full roundup of the week: the complete winners table, the work, and the companies that brought it home. You’ve inspired us all and reminded the world (and ourselves) what South Africans are capable of.





