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In the spirit of Heritage Day, we’ll be chatting about our latest film “Dear Sikhonkwane” TODAY at 11h40 on 📻We’ll dive...
24/09/2025

In the spirit of Heritage Day, we’ll be chatting about our latest film “Dear Sikhonkwane” TODAY at 11h40 on 📻

We’ll dive into the film, the creative process, and how language and storytelling are powerful tools of heritage.

🔊 Tune in and be part of the celebration 🇿🇦

“Dear Sikhonkwane” is an intimate portrait of one of the first SiSwati authors who wrote, co-wrote, and edited over 40 books. Told through the eyes of someone who deeply admired him, the film is a love letter to his legacy, exploring his passion for his mother tongue.

Recently, our Executive Producer was invited to have an interactive session about documentary filmmaking with young fil...
23/09/2025

Recently, our Executive Producer was invited to have an interactive session about documentary filmmaking with young filmmakers at the Eastern Cape Film Hub during the 🫶🏽🎥

We’re always inspired by the energy and vision of the next generation of storytellers. Engaging with young filmmakers from the Eastern Cape, sharing knowledge, and listening to their ideas reminds us why we do this work and how much possibility lies ahead for South African cinema. 🎬🌍

Spaces like the are crucial, and we’re honoured to contribute to conversations that nurture creativity and open new doors. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

Here’s to many more opportunities to connect, exchange, and grow with young creatives across the country.

The showed us so much love! Our short documentary, “Celebrating Herstory Through Song” screened this weekend and it was...
11/09/2025

The showed us so much love! Our short documentary, “Celebrating Herstory Through Song” screened this weekend and it was beautiful.

The film reflects on songs composed in honor of Mama Winnie, and the discussion afterwards reminded us why her legacy continues to inspire.

Big gratitude to the festival for the platform, and to everyone who joined us and shared their thoughts. The journey continues. 🎶✊🏾

The showed us so much love! Our short documentary, “Celebrating Herstory Through Song”screened this weekend and it was ...
11/09/2025

The showed us so much love! Our short documentary, “Celebrating Herstory Through Song”screened this weekend and it was beautiful.

The film reflects on songs composed in honor of Mama Winnie, and the discussion afterwards reminded us why her legacy continues to inspire.

Big gratitude to the festival for the platform, and to everyone who joined us and shared their thoughts. The journey continues. 🎶✊🏾

MEET THE TEAM I Kamogelo MotsepeToday we’re spotlighting the composer behind the original score of Dear Sikhonkwane. is...
25/07/2025

MEET THE TEAM I Kamogelo Motsepe

Today we’re spotlighting the composer behind the original score of Dear Sikhonkwane. is a South African-born film composer and the founder of Sonic Pulse Music. With a deep connection to sound and storytelling, he brings narrative to life through a blend of rhythm, texture, and emotion.

His credits span film, TV, and documentary, including Tshepo (Showmax), The First Last Tour (Prime Video), the Soccer Seasons trilogy (Playmaker, Offside, Gameplay), and Ha Molefi (Mzansi Magic). Most recently, he composed the score for Dear Sikhonkwane, which is set to premiere at the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival.

Through Sonic Pulse Music, Kamogelo continues to craft scores that elevate story and character — always with precision, passion, and a commitment to creative excellence.

We’ve got screening details! 🗓️✨Our short documentary “Dear Sikhonkwane” will premiere at this year’s as part of the WE...
22/07/2025

We’ve got screening details! 🗓️✨

Our short documentary “Dear Sikhonkwane” will premiere at this year’s as part of the WELLSPRING Shorts Program.

📍 Where: Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 265 S Broad St, Philadelphia
🗓 When: Sunday, August 3
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM EDT

If you’re in Philly or planning to attend BlackStar, we’d love for you to witness this personal tribute to one of the first SiSwati authors, a story about memory, language, and the written word.

MEET THE TEAM | Ayanda ThwalaToday, we want to acknowledge for her role in the research and production of “Dear Sikhonk...
16/07/2025

MEET THE TEAM | Ayanda Thwala

Today, we want to acknowledge for her role in the research and production of “Dear Sikhonkwane”.

Ayanda is a Mpumalanga based emerging filmmaker, scriptwriter, and storyteller with a growing voice in documentary filmmaking. A graduate of Film and Television Production from the University of Johannesburg, her passion lies in crafting socially conscious stories that challenge stereotypes and reflect the complexity of lived experiences. Ayanda’s dedication to research and production support brought invaluable insight and depth to “Dear Sikhonkwane”.

She is currently partnered with Yster Productions to produce her personal documentary, “Remember Their Names”, funded by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), a milestone reflecting her professional growth and vision.

We are grateful for Ayanda’s commitment and the passion she brought to this project 🙏🏾

MEET THE TEAM | Sihle Hlophe Meet the visionary behind “Dear Sikhonkwane”, , the film’s Director and Producer.Her passio...
10/07/2025

MEET THE TEAM | Sihle Hlophe

Meet the visionary behind “Dear Sikhonkwane”, , the film’s Director and Producer.

Her passion for indigenous languages and untold stories is the heartbeat of “Dear Sikhonkwane”, a love letter to one of the first SiSwati authors, and a powerful reflection on language, memory, and legacy.

A multi-award-winning South African filmmaker and story development consultant, her work has been recognised with numerous accolades including three SAFTA Awards (one for Best Achievement In Directing). She is currently directing two feature-length documentaries. Past documentaries include “Medupi & The Rose Of Marapong” (15 min) “Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?” (96 min), “Lindela Under Lockdown” (8 min) and “Celebrating Herstory Through Song (12 min). She has also directed two TV films for Showmax, a 13-part mock-series and two short films. Her work has been screened at over 70 international film festivals.

MEET THE TEAM | Khule MayisaSome editors stitch scenes together. But weaves meaning.As the editor of “Dear Sikhonkwane”...
02/07/2025

MEET THE TEAM | Khule Mayisa

Some editors stitch scenes together. But weaves meaning.

As the editor of “Dear Sikhonkwane”, Khule helped unlock layers of meaning that transformed the film into the experience it is today.

Khule is an independent director, editor, and photographer from Johannesburg who uses film to confront Black oppression and erasure. Since graduating with a BA in Film & Television in 2018, she’s directed music videos and experimental shorts, with a poetic style that Mail & Guardian describes as, “Blending polemicism with a unique, sensuous visual sensibility.”

Her 2021 short “Okumhlophe” won two international awards, and her work has screened at festivals in South Africa, Nigeria, Germany, Poland, the UK, and the USA. She was selected for Frankfurt’s prestigious B3 Hessenlab and is currently one of the directors on the NFVF Youth Filmmaker Project, with a 10-part anthology due in 2025.

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MEET THE TEAM | Mpumi Mbete-KhungaWe’re thrilled to continue our Meet the Team series with powerhouse Mpumi wasn’t just...
26/06/2025

MEET THE TEAM | Mpumi Mbete-Khunga

We’re thrilled to continue our Meet the Team series with powerhouse

Mpumi wasn’t just the story development consultant, she was also one of our SiSwati translators. She played a pivotal role in bringing nuance, depth, and cultural integrity to the story.

With over 15 years of experience in TV, radio, and film, Mpumi began her media journey as a TV presenter on Ses’khona (SABC1), later gracing the airwaves on Ligwalagwala FM and Rise FM Mpumalanga. She grew from a production assistant to series producer of the acclaimed political debate show, The Big Debate.

A passionate advocate for social justice, Mpumi also serves as Chairperson of Childline Mpumalanga and brings a sharp research lens to her media work. Holding a BA in Journalism from UJ, she’s committed to centering indigenous languages and stories in all that she does.

Mpumi, thank you for helping us tell this story with the care and authenticity it deserves. 💛

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR I MUSONDA KABWE 🎨 is the creative force behind the illustrations in our latest film “Dear Sikhonkwa...
23/06/2025

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR I MUSONDA KABWE 🎨

is the creative force behind the illustrations in our latest film “Dear Sikhonkwane”.

Musonda’s work fluidly blends traditional and digital techniques, driven by intuition and an eye for powerful social commentary. His illustrations have been featured in Foreign Policy Magazine, The Mail & Guardian, and Design Indaba, and he’s collaborated with major brands like Adobe, Mastercard, and Nando’s.

In “Dear Sikhonkwane”, his artistry helps shape the emotional tone of the story, breathing life into memory, culture, and spirit.

Swipe to view some of the unused gems from the production and don’t forget, you can see more of his work in the film itself.



Let me know if you’d like a shorter version for Instagram Stories or a carousel caption with individual slide prompts!

🎬 MEET THE TEAM BEHIND “DEAR SIKHONKWANE”We’re proud to celebrate the incredible team who brought this film to life. Fir...
18/06/2025

🎬 MEET THE TEAM BEHIND “DEAR SIKHONKWANE”

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible team who brought this film to life. First up is our Director of Photography, , whose powerful visual storytelling helped shape the heart and soul of the project.

Jodi Windvogel is a South African documentary photographer and filmmaker from Cape Town, dedicated to dismantling stereotypes and highlighting critical social issues such as land, memory, gender, and displacement. Their work intricately captures human experiences, fostering authentic connections between subjects and viewers.

As a cinematographer, Jodi has worked on both short and longer-form documentaries, including films for the Goethe-Institut and Fees Must Fall, which screened at film festivals in Europe and Canada. Their filmmaking approach explores narratives with depth and nuance, amplifying the resilience of marginalized communities.

Their artistic practice is deeply personal, driven by a commitment to reshaping narratives and fostering empathy. Through their lens, they aim to ignite dialogue and inspire transformative change. Whether through still images or moving visuals, they strive to present fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and invite a more expansive, compassionate understanding of the world.

We’re deeply grateful for the care, artistry, and intention Jodi brought to Dear Sikhonkwane. Their contribution has left a lasting imprint on the film and the team.

📽️ Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the brilliant minds behind Dear Sikhonkwane.

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