In a bid to bring awareness to the importance of photography in media and society and inspire passion for the art, the largest photographic competition ever is open for entries until 30 March 2010 and with a prize pool of R3 million, the Africa Photographic Awards (APA) is deemed to be the largest and most prestigious of its kind. All proceeds will benefit The Tomorrow Trust, an independent trust offering vital support structures to HIV/Aids orphans, assisting them through primary school, right up to tertiary education.

Full details can be found at www.africaphotographicawards.co.za. Entry fees start at R10 per entry for learners to R200 for portfolio entries.