by design@afda | Oct 26, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of alumna Mmamitse Thibedi, one of South Africa’s most influential television creators, writers and executive producers. As the founder and Executive Producer of Origins Pictures, Thibedi has become a driving...
by design@afda | Oct 26, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA alumna Gugu Zuma-Ncube is helping shape the future of African television as the co-founder and Executive Producer of award-winning production company Stained Glass TV. Zuma-Ncube studied BA Live Performance at AFDA, where her passion for storytelling, performance...
by design@afda | Oct 21, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumna and acclaimed filmmaker Rethabile Ramaphakela is once again bringing South African stories, humour and culture to global audiences with the upcoming Netflix comedy How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents. Premiering on Netflix on 30 October 2026, the latest...
by design@afda | Oct 20, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News, School of Live Performance
AFDA Cape Town is celebrating the achievement of Live Performance alumnus Aaron Friedlein, who has been nominated in the Outstanding Student category at the On Air Awards, recognising students who contributed to the 2025 On Air global student broadcast. Organised by...
by design@afda | Oct 19, 2026 | Alumni, News, School of Live Performance
AFDA proudly celebrates Live Performance alumna Mikhalé Jones, who has been named the winner of the 947 Sound of Tomorrow Award at the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, recognising her growing impact as a South African music artist and digital creator....
by design@afda | Oct 16, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus Darren Gordon has turned a passion for filmmaking into a career at the heart of South Africa’s commercial film industry. As Executive Producer and Co-Owner of They Films, Gordon is part of a Johannesburg- and Cape Town-based production company producing...
