by design@afda | Jul 13, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumni Mandla N and Melissa Nayimuli, who continue to shape the future of South African storytelling as the creative force behind Netflix’s highly anticipated drama series Umthetho. As Creative Directors, the husband-and-wife team are...
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the international success of Amazeze (Fleas), written and directed by AFDA alumnus Jordy Sank, which has been awarded Best Short Film at the 2026 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), one of Africa’s most respected film festivals....
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA alumna Dithapelo Segodi Mthombeni continues to make her mark on South Africa’s television industry, stepping into the role of Executive Producer on e.tv’s highly anticipated new primetime drama, The 4 of Us. Dithapelo has built an impressive career...
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly congratulates alumna Nongcebo Mngadi on being selected as one of the Top 24 finalists in the Miss South Africa 2026 competition. Her selection celebrates her achievements as a filmmaker and storyteller, and also her commitment to using creativity as a...
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Maleh on her recent recognition at the Basadi in Music Awards 2026, where she has received two prestigious nominations: Afro Pop Artist of the Year and SAMRO Songwriter of the Year. The nominations recognise her continued impact as both...
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumnus Desmond Denton following the selection of his feature film Protea for the Official Competition section of the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) 2026. The film has been selected as part of the festival’s prestigious Feature Films...
