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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …