Exciting news — Sacambaya Films’ official social media accounts are now live! You can follow us on: We’ve already introduced some of the incredible people bringing ThisAbility to life: our three leading actors (as seen in our profile photo), along with our camera crew and the matriarchs of the project. Over the coming days and …
After the incredible experience at the SACO Conference in Cape Town, we immediately flew to Durban to attend our second and final workshop with NFVF and Uhuru Productions. It was inspiring to be in the same room as all four NFVF grant recipients, each of us sharing our journeys, challenges, and creative visions. During the …
Last week, I had the privilege of being a keynote speaker at the 2025 South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) Conference in Cape Town. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Power of Difference” — and it couldn’t have been more fitting for my journey and message. My talk was titled “A Forgotten Audience: What …
A few days ago, I opened my inbox to find a beautiful surprise — an email from Elmaré Hendricks, Creative Producer of the upcoming I AM documentary project, under the Diamond Lineage production company. It read: “Big congratulations! You have been selected to be part of our upcoming I AM documentary project. Your profile was …
Jeffreys Bay filmmaker, writer and disability advocate Vicki Fourie is celebrating a series of milestones as her debut short film, ThisAbility, moves into post-production. Fourie’s work in the creative arts and disability advocacy has also earned her two prestigious awards — the Mail & Guardian Power of Women Award (Arts, Film & Media) and the …
GEORGE NUUS – ‘n Programaanbieding deur die ATKV-tak Sommer Net Ons van Pacaltsdorp om gebaretaal onder die loep te plaas, was ‘n onvergeetlike ervaring wat die horende gehoor ‘n openbarende kykie gebied het in die leefwêreld van gehoorgestremdes. Die program is op Saterdag 18 Oktober aangebied in samewerking met DeafSA en die George-munisipaliteit as deel …
Back in June 2025, I applied for a contract writer position at The Daily Grace Co., a Christian publisher known for creating beautiful, Christ-centered resources that inspire women around the world. After months of waiting, I finally received a response today — and it’s such an encouraging one! Here’s part of what they said: “Thank …
Yesterday was such a special day — my mom, Bonita Hope Fourie, and I both had separate radio interviews with Danielle on Bay FM 107.9, where we chatted about our EmpowerAfriq Women’s Business Empower Awards – International Top 25 nominations! 🌍✨ It was such a joy to share our stories, dreams, and the heart behind …
Saturday evening marked the prestigious Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards, held in Johannesburg — a celebration that honours outstanding young leaders making an impact across a wide range of industries, from business and education to health, entertainment, and social impact. Although I was unable to attend the ceremony in person (I was in George …
Verlede Saterdag het ek die voorreg gehad om in George op te tree by die Sommer Net Ons – ATKV-funksie oor Gebare Taal As Erfenis Taal. Ek was die hoofgasspreker, en my praatjie het gegaan oor Dominoes, Drome en Doofheid. Die praatjie is beskikbaar om aanlyn te kyk op YouTube hier. Dit was ’n sinvolle …
In September, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Lukhanyo Manyangaza at the FAME Festival in Cape Town, where we both proudly represented the Eastern Cape, sponsored by the ECDC (Eastern Cape Development Corporation). Since then, an exciting collaboration has begun to take shape! Lukhanyo recently approached me to be the scriptwriter for his upcoming …
I am elated and ecstatic — we made the front page of the Kouga Express! This is exactly what I visualised when I did the interview with Razaan earlier this week… Front page news all the way! What an incredible year this has been so far. ThisAbility’s journey has been nothing short of magical. Our …
Komende Saterdag, 18 Oktober, het hoërskoolleerders en die breër gemeenskap die unieke geleentheid om Vicki Fourie, nasionaal erkende storieverteller, rolprentmaker en voorstander vir inklusiewe media, as gasspreker te ervaar. Fourie sê Saterdag se praatjie deuer Sommer Net Ons – ATKV Tak bied vir haar ’n platform om te praat namens dié wat dikwels gemarginaliseer word. …
I am deeply humbled and thrilled to share that I have been named one of four winners in the Arts, Film & Media category of the 2025 Mail & Guardian Power of Women Awards. This recognition is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the collective efforts of everyone who has supported and …
After months of pre-production from April to September, we finally shot ThisAbility from Monday to Thursday, 6–9 October, in beautiful Jeffrey’s Bay! We filmed across two key locations: the taxi rank in Ocean View and a warehouse on a farm in Vlakteplaas. The shoot was an incredible experience — professional, joyful, and creative — and …
Pacaltsdorp is neffens George in die Suid-Kaap geleë, en op hierdie tuisdorp van die ATKV-tak Sommer Net Ons gebeur daar ’n verskeidenheid kultuurdinge. Dié tak het hul Hande praat Afrikaans-projek van stapel gestuur wat op 18 Oktober erfenisvieringe met gebaretaal as kommunikasietaal kombineer. Ruzanne van Beulen, taklid, vertel dat die projek die gaping tussen die klankwêreld van Afrikaans …
I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news! I’ve been invited to be part of a panel submission for the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, which will take place in Cape Town in June 2026. This invitation comes after I submitted my abstract on “10 Years of Netflix in South Africa”. For the upcoming conference, I’ve …
Ek is baie opgewonde om aan te kondig dat ek oor twee weke die gasspreker gaan wees by ’n spesiale bewusmakingsgeleentheid in George met die tema “Hande Praat Afrikaans as Erfenistaal.” Waaroor Gaan Die Geleentheid? Hierdie gebeurtenis word aangebied deur ATKV (Sommer Net Ons), in samewerking met DEAFSA en die George Munisipaliteit. Die doel is …
I’m thrilled to share that my application for the Supporting Grants Programme has been shortlisted and has successfully progressed to Phase 2 of the application process! 🎉 This next phase involves completing a detailed application form, which will help the programme team further assess my project’s alignment with their outcomes, potential partnerships, and overall impact. …
Today, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker at AFDA PE’s Open Day, sharing my journey with prospective students and inspiring them to embrace their own storytelling power. The theme of my talk was simple but vital: You are a storyteller. Opening Hook I began the talk holding a gun pen, sharing a …