by design@afda | Nov 4, 2025 | Alumni, Creative Writing School, News
We are thrilled to announce that Keamogetswe “Keamo” Koenaite, the Class of 2023 Student Body President and Valedictorian, has been selected for the prestigious Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s Kommadagga Workshop and Residency! In partnership with...
by design@afda | Oct 31, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is delighted to announce that three AFDA alumni, Sarah Jane Nicholson, Vicki Fourie and Zandi Wardle have been selected as finalist in the Mail & Guardian Power of Women 2025 in the Arts, Film & Media category. The annual Mail & Guardian Power of...
by design@afda | Oct 24, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that 5 feature films, that have AFDA alumni in key roles, have received 22 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025. Leading the pack is the 2025 South African Oscar candidate film The Heart is a Muscle, produced by AFDA...
by design@afda | Oct 23, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
On Wednesday, October 22, African Beauty International, an organisation that now holds the Miss Universe SA license, announced that AFDA alumna Melissa Nayimuli will be representing South Africa in Thailand this November. “She will represent our beautiful...
by design@afda | Oct 17, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced and AFDA is proud to announce that our alumni have received a string of nominations. Without further ado, here are the AFDA alumni nominated: Best Actress In a Film 2025 Sibongiseni...
by design@afda | Oct 14, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA alumna Karlé Briedenhann’s journey into the world of performance began at AFDA Cape Town, where she pursued a B.A. in Live Performance. Her talent was evident as she graduated on the Dean’s List and earned the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in...
