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AFDA Alumna Melissa Nayimuli crowned Miss Universe SA 2025
On Wednesday, October 22, African Beauty International, an organisation that now holds the Miss...
Nominees Galore for AFDA Alumni at the National Film & TV Awards SA 2025
The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced and AFDA is proud to...
Nation-Building – AFDA Donates Gear to Cape Town’s Bridges for Music
On 4 September 2025, AFDA donated film equipment to the value of R109,408.12 to the non-profit...
AFDA Alumna Karlé Briedenhann’s journey From Stage to Screen
AFDA alumna Karlé Briedenhann's journey into the world of performance began at AFDA Cape Town,...
AFDA alumna Jamie-Lee Sexton wins Pop Artist of the Year Award at the Basadi in Music Awards 2025
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA alumna Jamie-Lee Sexton won the Pop Artist of the Year Award...
AFDA Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s Documentary Series School Ties Nominated for International Emmy
AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory, has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary...
AFDA Alumni in Key Roles on The Heart is a Muscle – SA’s Official Entry to the Oscars
AFDA is proud to announce that the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa has selected...
Meet AFDA Cape Town Open Day Alumni Guest Speaker — Brett Michael Innes
Brett Michael Innes is an accomplished filmmaker whose features and shorts have premiered in...
Meet AFDA Johannesburg Open Day Alumni Guest Speaker – Kofi Zwana
Kofi began making his mark as a film maker and photographer in South Africa. Two months out after...
Meet AFDA Hatfield Open Day Alumna Guest Speaker – Flavia Motsisi
A self-made force in South African storytelling, Flavia Motsisi, 33, is redefining what it means...
AFDA Alumni: Shaping the Global Entertainment Landscape with Over 350 Feature Films and over 300+ TV and Streaming Productions
AFDA, The No.1 Award-winning School for the Creative Economy, has established itself as a...
AFDA Alumni Stars – Celebrating creative leaders & rising talent from AFDA
AFDA has earned a reputation for producing exceptional creative talent across film, television,...
Baphile Duba — Building Futures at AFDA
At just 28 years old, AFDA Johannesburg’s BCom Lecturer Baphile Duba is already making waves, not...
Empowering Pathways Back to Work: Skills-Based Resume Training
On 22 May 2025, the Haven Night Shelter Organisation hosted a skills-based resume training...
Lara Bye: Shaping Stories, Stages, and the Next Generation of Theatre Makers
Lara Bye’s artistic journey began in childhood, when her mother instilled a love for culture by...
AFDA Alumni Win Big at Silwerskermfees 2025
AFDA is proud to announce that its alumni have once again excelled at the prestigious...
AFDA Alumna Muneera Sallies Wins at National Arts and Culture Awards
AFDA is proud to celebrate the success of alumna Muneera Sallies, the director of the film Old...
AFDA Joins Fame Week Africa 2025 as Official Education Partner
AFDA is delighted to announce that it will once again be the Official Education Partner at Fame...
Theatre Practitioner and Mentor: Lelethu Tshangela Champions Creativity and Community at AFDA
Lelethu Tshangela is a multi-award-winning theatre practitioner, director, stage manager, and arts...
AFDA Alumni Lead the Way at kykNET’s Silwerskerm Festival
The kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, one of South Africa’s most prestigious film and content events,...
AFDA Alumni Nominated at the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has officially announced the nominees for the...
AFDA Staff and Alumni in Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2025
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA staff and alumni have been selected for The “200 Young South...
Lyle Brice Prim: Shaping Innovation and Entrepreneurship as PGDI Programme Coordinator at AFDA
Lyle Brice Prim, Programme Coordinator and Senior Lecturer for the Post Graduate Diploma in...
AFDA Expands to Tshwane with New Campus and Welcomes New Deans Across the Country
Celebrating over 30 years in higher education, AFDA – The No 1. School for the Creative Economy is...
Dr Ogundaini Oluwamayowa: Merging Innovation, Research and Real-World Impact at AFDA
Dr Ogundaini Oluwamayowa Oaikhena is a Senior Lecturer in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)...
AFDA BCom Graduate Nkululeko Mdluli is Leading South African Innovation to the World Stage
AFDA is proud to celebrate the achievements of Nkululeko Mdluli, a 2024 BCom in Innovation and...
AFDA Alumni Documentary Daughters of Lost Fathers Wins Best Documentary Short at Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards
AFDA is proud to announce the short documentary film Daughters of Lost Fathers, created by AFDA...
Meet Award-Winning Producer & AFDA Alumna – Nobulali Kama
Nobulali Kama is a God-fearing woman, devoted mother, and award-winning storyteller whose creative...
Blending Ritual and Performance: Dr. Kabi Thulo’s Journey as Healer and Performance Researcher
AFDA Durban Live Performance Coordinator Dr. Kabi Thulo’s journey into the world of theatre arts...
Meet the New AFDA Johannesburg Vice Dean – Tebogo Motaung
"As Vice Dean of AFDA's Johannesburg Campus, my purpose and passion are set on one bold vision:...
Meet the New AFDA Johannesburg Dean – Jane-Anne Raath
“I am truly honoured to serve this thriving creative community. I am dedicated to keeping students...
From AFDA to Hollywood: AFDA Alumna Zureta Schulz’s Rise in Costume Design
Zureta has built an impressive CV as both costume supervisor and designer on international and...
Over 15 years of Visual Storytelling: Catherine Jacot‑Guillarmod’s Journey from Stage to Screen and Interactive Design
AFDA Cape Town Production Design lecturer Catherine Jacot‑Guillarmod is an award‑winning...
Educator & Auteur: Jacques Cloete’s Poetic Resistance in South African Film
Jacques Cloete, Senior Lecturer in Directing and Editing at AFDA Gqeberha, is a filmmaker and...
AFDA Students & Alumni Secure Five Wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards
AFDA is proud to announce that its students and graduates have won 5 prestigious awards at the...
Meet AFDA Gqeberha’s New Dean – Simon Pienaar
Simon Pienaar is a filmmaker, educator, and creative leader born and raised in Gqeberha. With both...
AFDA Student Films Screen at Venice and Rome Film Festivals
AFDA and Controluce have built a long-standing partnership supporting the annual Italian Film...
Decades in Film, A Lifetime of Impact: Richard Green at AFDA Durban
AFDA Durban’s senior film lecturer, Richard Green, stands as one of South Africa’s most...
Lungelo Kuzwayo: Merging Industry Excellence with Academic Leadership at AFDA Johannesburg
Lungelo Kuzwayo, Senior Lecturer in Directing at AFDA Johannesburg, exemplifies the synergy...
AFDA Alumni Set to Make Waves at Durban International Film Festival 2025
AFDA alumni continue to shine on the local and international stage, this time making a powerful...