I’m honored to have been invited to speak at ATKV Pacaltsdorp (George) on 18 October for their event “Sign Language as a Heritage Language”. The event, in collaboration with local high schools, will focus on awareness, motivation, and celebrating the role of sign language in our communities. I’ll also be collaborating with Bra Eddie, a …
Month: September 2025
In the spirit of Women20 (W20), my mother nominated me for this award under the category Women in Arts, Film & Media. ‘This year we are celebrating women who turn the impossible into unstoppable. We pay tribute to the women who challenge limitations, shift narratives and lead with a purpose,’ it is stated on the …
I am so excited to share some wonderful news—my short film ThisAbility has officially received its second grant approval, this time from the ECDC (Eastern Cape Development Corporation) Microfilm Fund. This grant marks a huge milestone in the journey of ThisAbility, a story very close to my heart. The film explores the life of a …
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been invited by Earle Holmes, Head of Public Relations at AFDA, to be a guest speaker at two upcoming events at AFDA in Port Elizabeth next week. I first met Earle at the AFDA stall during Fame Week in Cape Town earlier this year. From the moment we connected, …
Only three weeks to go until we start filming ThisAbility—and it’s full speed ahead! Since my last update, my biggest focus has been on finding a d/Deaf leading actress for the role of Abongile. I searched far and wide across South Africa: through DeafNET, the National Institute for the Deaf, De La Bat, Wits University, …
I’m truly humbled and excited to share some wonderful news with you all! My dear friend and colleague, Elmare Hendricks—with whom I had the privilege of representing ECDC together at Fame Week—has nominated me for the EmpowerAfriq Women’s Business Empower Awards 2025. Even more exciting, I’ve made it into the TOP 25 finalists in the …
I’m thrilled to share that I have officially submitted my application for the BASA Supporting Grants with my pilot short film project, Read My Lips (Lees My Lippe). This project explores the challenges and superpowers of lipreading for d/Deaf individuals, combining innovative storytelling, sound design, and accessibility to create an immersive cinematic experience. I’m especially …
At the end of August 2025, I was given an unexpected opportunity of a lifetime: to attend FAME Week Africa in Cape Town as one of only five filmmakers selected by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC). FAME Week is South Africa’s biggest film, TV, animation, and entertainment market—a vibrant hub where African creatives connect …