Vicki Fourie – also known as Vix or Vicki Kricki to her family – is 35 years old. She was born in Bloemfontein and spent most of her life in the Free State. Vicki’s major for this year is screenwriting. WHY AFDA? Last year, I applied to 10 universities, and all rejected me – except …

Onika Vapi, otherwise known as Onyxx to her friends, is a 23-year-old young woman who hails from Motherwell, Gqebera. Her major for this year is Character Design and Styling, with a minor in Production Design. STUDYING AT AFDA Onika’s reason for studying at AFDA GQ was because of its location. ‘It was the closest school …

Chulumanco Pakade is known as Chulu to his friends and Chusta to his family. He was born in East London but raised in the heart of Queenstown. Chulu’s major for this year is live performance. ACTING QUALIFICATION Before coming to AFDA to get his acting degree, Chulu already had a diploma in acting. This proved …

Seraya Eve Mentor is a 22-year-old young lady who comes from Windhoek, Namibia. Nicknamed ‘Ray’, her major for this year is producing, with a minor in screenwriting. AFDA STUDENT Seraya decided to study at AFDA because she is ‘passionate about film’ and decided at the last minute to apply. She loves studying at AFDA. ‘Here …

Today is a special day for Stella Waithira Mbiyu. It’s her birthday, and we celebrate her 24th year on this planet. Stella was born and raised in the rural town of Ng’araria, which is located in Murang’a County, Kenya. Her major outcome for this year is cinematography and her minor is data & colour grading. …

Xabiswa Sutukazi Ndodana – nicknamed Xabi to her friends and Manono to her mom – is 21 years old and comes from Kimberly. Her major for this year is screen acting, with a minor in stage acting. UNIVERSITY BURSARY Xabi’s motivation for studying at AFDA all began in Grade 10. ‘AFDA visited my school on …

Andrina Randeleen – or Leen, as she’s known to her family and friends – is a 90’s baby. Born and bred in Port Elizabeth, she currently lives in Helenvale. Andrina’s major for this year is screenwriting, with a minor in producing. STUDYING AT AFDA The moment Andrina read about AFDA, she just knew it was …

Ayathandwa Asher Nakuphi – otherwise known as just Asher – is a 23-year-old young man who comes from Humansdorp. He grew up in Alice, where Nelson Mandela went to university. His major for this year is screen acting, with a minor in stage acting. FREE ARTIST Asher feels most like himself when he is creating, …

Daniel Lottering is a 22-year-old man originally from Qumbu and Mthatha but now hails from East London. Daniel has many nicknames: Daniel Son, Danny, Dan, Dan the Man, and D (some even call him ‘Brian’ – his second name). Daniel’s major for this year is editing, with a minor in VFX. MANY TALENTS Daniel is …

Siphumeze Tase – otherwise known as Speech – was born in Umtata but comes from East London. His major for this year is screenwriting. TRAVEL DREAMS Speech has big dreams. One of his dreams is to travel to the UK – during Wimbledon, of course. ‘I’m a huge fan of tennis; I played in high …

Zisandra Rose Gushu – or simply Zaza as she’s known to her peers – recently turned twenty-six. Born in Port Elizabeth, she grew up on the coastal streets of Jeffreys Bay. She is doing her Honours this year at AFDA, and she’s majoring in sound design. PRECIOUS MEMORIES When I ask Zaza about the most …

Luthando Tshaka – better known as LT – is a 25-year-old young man who did his undergraduate degree at Cape Town’s AFDA. He grew up in Kariega (Uitenhage), and his major this year is music, with a minor in sound design. UNIQUE HERITAGE LT comes from the Hlongwane clan Matiwane, which is said to have …