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I’m a South African writer-director-producer with more than two decades of experience in theatre, television and radio. I collaborate with writers, producers and crews to shape stories from concept to screen, bridging creative storytelling with practical production realities. My work spans theatre, reality TV, drama, and radio across SA and the UK, with a track record of delivering engaging content for SABC, DSTV and international partners.
I’m passionate about mentoring, cross-media storytelling and bringing diverse voices to audiences. I have published plays and books, earned multiple awards, and participated in writing fellowships and residencies. I continue to explore bold, socially relevant stories and collaborative creative processes in SA and beyond.
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Language
Afrikaans
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Work Experience
Director & Scriptwriter at SABC RSG & DSTV VIA Channel 147
April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2024Directed and wrote multiple reality and documentary series for SABC, RSG and DSTV via Channel 147. Led development from concept through post-production, coordinating writers and production teams. Notable projects include WIE IS MY STROOIMEISIE (24 x 22 min), KOM ONS BRAAI (12 x 44 min), WOLFGAT (7 x 44 min), STIK, STIK SO (13 x 44 min), PASGETROUD (10 x 24 min) and other 2016–2019 titles. Responsibilities encompassed scripting, on-set direction, and overseeing post-production to deliver broadcast-ready content.
Research & Writing Fellowship at Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Studies
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021Research & Writing Fellowship focusing on long-form narrative, screenwriting and TV/radio storytelling. Engaged in interdisciplinary research, developing writing projects and refining narrative methods, while collaborating with scholars and writers.
Scriptwriter & Content Developer at Top Billing & SABC 3
April 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Scriptwriter & Content Developer for Top Billing inserts and SABC 3 programming. Wrote on-air content, contributed to storylines and interview prompts, and supported production teams in crafting engaging 2018 segments.
Senior Television Producer & Director at Okuhle Media & DSTV VIA Channel 147
July 1, 2014 - March 1, 2018Senior Television Producer & Director overseeing production and creative direction for reality and documentary content. Managed multi-show outputs, coordinating teams across development, production and post-production. Notable works include HOU OP WEGSTEEK, DIE EET OORLOG, STYLSTRYD, READ & WRITE (SABC 2, 2015) and other projects from 2014–2018.
Education
Writing Fellowship at Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Studies
January 1, 2021 - March 20, 2026Qualifications
Amstel Playwright of the Year
January 1, 1988 - March 20, 2026AA Life Vita Playwright of the Year
January 1, 1989 - March 20, 2026AA Life Vita Best Theatre Production
January 1, 1989 - March 20, 2026Pot-Pourri Festival Best Production Award
January 1, 1990 - March 20, 2026Standard Bank ‘Pick of the Fringe’ Award
January 1, 1990 - March 20, 2026Amstel Playwright of the Year Award
January 1, 1993 - March 20, 2026SACPAC Best Play of the Year Award
January 1, 1994 - March 20, 2026Fleur du Cap Award Best Play
January 1, 1995 - March 20, 2026Foundation for the Creative Arts Award
January 1, 1996 - March 20, 2026ABSA KKNK Kanna Theatre Achievement Award
January 1, 1998 - March 20, 2026Sanlam/RSG/SABC Radio Drama Award
January 1, 2000 - March 20, 2026KKNK/Nagtegaal Best Drama Play Award
January 1, 2006 - March 20, 2026Maskew Miller Longman Pearson Literary Award
January 1, 2008 - March 20, 2026ATKV Woordveertjie for Best New Afrikaans Play
January 1, 2011 - March 20, 2026KykNET Fiesta Awards – Nomination (Best Script/Director)
January 1, 2012 - March 20, 2026KykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival – Nomination (Best Script & Director)
January 1, 2014 - March 20, 2026South African Academy for Arts and Science Medal of Honor
January 1, 2015 - March 20, 2026Sanlam/RSG/SABC Radio Drama Award – Winner (2016)
January 1, 2016 - March 20, 2026ATKV Woordveertjie for Best New Afrikaans Play
January 1, 2017 - March 20, 2026SAFTA – Best SA Film/Documentary Cinematography Nomination
January 1, 2018 - March 20, 2026Rogovy Foundation Film/Documentary Development Award (USA)
January 1, 2019 - March 20, 2026Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Studies Writing Fellowship
January 1, 2021 - March 20, 2026Posthuman and Foreign Objekt Virtual Residency – Sweden
January 1, 2022 - March 20, 2026Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Theatre Production (Nomination)
January 1, 2023 - March 20, 2026Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Actress (Gontse Ntshegang)
January 1, 2023 - March 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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