by design@afda | Jun 24, 2025 | Alumni, News
In the Netflix romantic comedy Semi-Soeter, released on 20 June 2025, AFDA CEO and alumna Diaan Lawrenson lights up the screen as Chadrie Snyman, the sharp-witted wife of rival ad executive Joubert, portrayed by Neels van Jaarsveld. As part of a competitive power...
by design@afda | Jun 20, 2025 | Alumni, News
The wait is finally over! The epic saga of Shaka iLembe returned for an explosive second season on 15 June at 20:00 CAT, exclusively on Mzansi Magic. Fans who were captivated by the first season’s breathtaking storytelling and cinematic brilliance are in for an even...
by design@afda | Jun 13, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that its students and alumni have once again made a significant impact in the South African film and television industry, receiving a host of nominations at the prestigious Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2025. One of AFDA Durban’s current...
by design@afda | May 16, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA alumnus and founder of 1410th Digital Film, Tongai Furusa, won the Best Editing Award for his work on the film Inkabi, directed by fellow AFDA alumnus Norman Maake, at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a post on Instagram,...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Liyema is a South African filmmaker and AFDA graduate whose work explores the unspoken spaces between people with striking clarity and visual restraint. His co-directed debut feature, Adam, premiered at the Johannesburg Film Festival 2025, earning nominations for Best...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Londiwe Shange is a multidisciplinary writer, filmmaker, and award-winning actress whose work bridges screenwriting, production, and socially conscious storytelling. A distinction graduate from AFDA, Londiwe is passionate about amplifying African narratives through...
