by design@afda | Jul 20, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Shekhinah on her nomination at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), where her critically acclaimed album Less Trouble has been nominated in the Best Pop Album category. The nomination further cements Shekhinah’s place as...
by design@afda | Jul 17, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumnus Jozua Malherbe, whose latest directing achievement continues to showcase the calibre of South African filmmaking on the global stage. Malherbe directs the highly anticipated international television series Invisible, based on...
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...