Suzy Bernstein

Gavin Hood revisits Oscar-winning “Tsotsi,” the late Presley Chweneyagae’s legacy, and how South African roots steer his globe-spanning career.

His life experience reads like a yeoman’s work but living as a thespian is undiluted joy in a society in need of a rebirth.

Many folks will remember him as “Barker Haines,” the devious entrepreneur in Isidingo, South Africa’s soap opera (1998 – 2020). Beyond his infamous character on television, a close encounter with him is colorfully hilarious.

With a hop, skip and a jump, Connie Ferguson is constantly on the move, with barely enough hours in a day to wave her magic wand containing equal measures of love, compassion and respect.

South African film and television producer is best known as the creator and executive producer of multi-award winning soapie, “Generations.”

Whether with an opened or closed umbrella, John Barker’s swagger seems to be leaving indelible marks different from his father’s in South Africa.

The festival offers several unique activities with productions directed at theatregoers from the age of two all the way up to young adults, as well as adults.

She is both Moroccan and Belgian, and she wants to use her forthcoming film to unpack the brutality and consequences of domestic abuse.

As someone who has been outspoken about issues in the industry, Matsunyane has repeatedly felt that she was being side lined and subjected to a certain amount of gatekeeping.

Quintessential voice for Africa and the diaspora who speaks truth to power with her performances.