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 …
Month: October 2025
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 …
I had the incredible honour of delivering a motivational talk at the AFDA PE Alumni Reunion on Thursday evening. It was inspiring to share the evening with fellow alumni, and to see Diaan Lawrenson, CEO of AFDA, and Simon Pienaar, Dean of AFDA, in the audience. The goal of my talk was simple: to inspire, …