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...
AFDA’s experimental film Tomasi, written and directed by student filmmaker Portia Ncwane, continues to gain festival recognition, with selections at the 12th Botho Heritage Festival 2026 and the International Township TV and Film Festival (ITTFF). The film’s growing...
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...
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,...
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...
Meet Jacques Cloete, AFDA Gqeberha’s Senior Lecturer in Editing and Directing and a filmmaker with a passion for stories that challenge convention. From award-winning shorts to genre-bending storytelling, Jacques uses film to explore identity, language, power and...
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