storytelling
The power of a story on air
A good story has the power to mesmerise, and by tapping into this power Nal’ibali hopes to transform school experiences for kids across the...
Puppetry used to tackle abuse
Ubuntu Puppets uses puppetry and storytelling to address social issues affecting children who do not have easy access to professional support and counselling.
Ray Maota
Puppetry...
Wine and food tourism experts talk growth
Trends in tourism – visitors seeking experiences – and ways to market South Africa's excellent wine and food tourism industries were unpacked at the...
Film Africa takes African stories to the world
28 October 2016
The Film Africa film festival, hosted by the Royal African Society, is considered the premier global film event for showcasing African filmmaking....
Noem My Skollie inspired by the life of writer John W Fredericks
Noem my Skollie is a film based on the life of South African writer, John W Fredericks. The lead role is played by Dann-Jacques...
Are you South Africa’s next Story Bosso?
Stories have the power to change the world for the better, and a nation that reads is one that is empowered. Nal'ibali, which encourages...
Sanlam takes authors on a journey
Stories told over the ages form an important part of heritage, offering the reader fragments of the past. They also provide a window into...
A dramatic evening for dramatic need
A massive fund raising campaign staged by celebrity actors in the UK to raise money for South African children has inspired local thespians to put together a star-studded event of their own.
African folklore explored in animated short film
A short but powerful animated film is building a global audience with its heart-warming look at
African folklore. The film, Orisha's Journey, by Ghanaian Abdul Ndadi has been
seen at a number of global short film festivals and is gaining traction with a growing online
audience.
Tsima uses video to help fight Aids
Sonke Gender Justice is running a community mobilisation intervention and research trial in Mpumalanga that uses short video stories to mobilise people to stop the spread of HIV and Aids.