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, …
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 …
I’m thrilled to share that I have reached out to the Africa’s Voices of Change Film Festival (AVOCFF), which will take place in Lagos, Nigeria in 2025, with a request to be considered as a guest speaker. In my application, I proposed participating either through an interview or a panel discussion, where I could share …
I am thrilled to share some exciting news—next week, I’ll be heading to Cape Town to participate in FAME Week Africa 2025! I recently received confirmation that I have been selected as one of the candidates to attend this year’s event, and I could not be more grateful. This opportunity comes through the Eastern Cape …
I’m thrilled to share that my abstract has been officially accepted for presentation at the 10 Years of Netflix in South Africa (2016–2026) hybrid symposium, taking place in early 2026. This event will explore the streaming giant’s impact on South African storytelling, filmmaking, and audience culture over the past decade. I’ll be presenting my research …
Back in May, I was in the media for receiving my NFVF grant — and life has been a whirlwind ever since. Over the past few months, I’ve had twelve meetings with five different production crews: New Ending Media (Pretoria), Galaxy Castings (Humansdorp), Red Creative Collab (Jeffrey’s Bay), Louis Cloete Productions (Pretoria) & Straatkat Media …
I’m delighted to share that my research thesis, A Forgotten Audience: Responses of d/Deaf Audiences to Films Depicting d/Deafness, has been officially accepted for presentation at the 5th South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) International Conference. This prestigious event will take place on 4 & 5 November 2025 at the iconic Cape Town Stadium, bringing together …
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected as a finalist for the 3rd edition of South Africa’s Forty Under 40 Awards — under the Music & Entertainment category! This recognition feels especially meaningful because I was nominated by my mother, who has been my biggest supporter throughout my creative journey. The Forty Under 40 …
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Durban for an all-expenses-paid two-day workshop, hosted by Uhuru Productions in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). I was joined by my mom, which made the experience even more special. The workshop took place at The Connect Space in Musgrave — a …
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been in what can only be described as the most intense season of paperwork and proposals of my creative life. While I’m still waiting for final invoices from five different production companies to get ThisAbility into pre-production, I pursued as many funding and professional opportunities as possible. In total, …