by design@afda | Oct 24, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that 5 feature films, that have AFDA alumni in key roles, have received 22 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025. Leading the pack is the 2025 South African Oscar candidate film The Heart is a Muscle, produced by AFDA...
by design@afda | Oct 23, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
On Wednesday, October 22, African Beauty International, an organisation that now holds the Miss Universe SA license, announced that AFDA alumna Melissa Nayimuli will be representing South Africa in Thailand this November. “She will represent our beautiful...
by design@afda | Oct 17, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced and AFDA is proud to announce that our alumni have received a string of nominations. Without further ado, here are the AFDA alumni nominated: Best Actress In a Film 2025 Sibongiseni...
by design@afda | Oct 16, 2025 | News
On 4 September 2025, AFDA donated film equipment to the value of R109,408.12 to the non-profit academy, Bridges for Music, based in Langa, Cape Town. The donation supports the work Bridges for Music has achieved over the last twelve or so years. They provide short...
by design@afda | Oct 14, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA alumna Karlé Briedenhann’s journey into the world of performance began at AFDA Cape Town, where she pursued a B.A. in Live Performance. Her talent was evident as she graduated on the Dean’s List and earned the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in...
