by design@afda | Oct 16, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumni Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Tongai Furusa and Kabelo Thathe contribute to the highly anticipated South African romantic comedy, showcasing the talent behind the country’s thriving film industry. AFDA alumni are making their mark behind the scenes...
by design@afda | Oct 13, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Xolile Tshabalala, who returns to the screen as the formidable Khanyi Adesina, the central heroine of Netflix’s South African drama Blood Legacy, now in its highly anticipated second season. Tshabalala is at the heart of the gripping...
by design@afda | Oct 12, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
From award-winning filmmaker to recognised creative leader, AFDA alumnus Jordy Sank has been named the 2026 Forty Under 40 Achiever in the Theatre and Arts category. The recognition celebrates young South African leaders who are making an exceptional impact in their...
by design@afda | Oct 12, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
For AFDA alumnus Danie Bester, a passion for storytelling has grown into one of South Africa’s most established independent film production companies. Founded by Bester in 2004, The Film Factory has become a recognised force in the local film industry, developing,...
by design@afda | Oct 6, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus and award-winning writer and director Etienne Fourie is taking his storytelling into new worlds with the release of his latest novel, InterVille, arriving in bookstores and online from 1 October 2026 through Penguin Random House South Africa. Described as...
by design@afda | Oct 5, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA alumna and filmmaker Liese Kuhn has taken her latest feature film to an international audience, with Extravagant Ways to Say Goodbye had its world premiere at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival in Canada on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Written and...
