NFVF Congratulates Approved 2019/20 Bursary Students
19/12/2019
18 December 2019. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) would like to congratulate the approved 2019/2020 bursary beneficiaries.
The NFVF is committed to growing young citizen's participation in the film and television industry by means of availing training opportunities. The approved funding will assist the recipients to access opportunities that will help encourage the creation of globally competitive content, underpinned by sector transformation and international best practice.
As the NFVF, we are extremely proud to support upcoming filmmakers. We are cognisant of the growing need to assist more students in furthering their studies and obtaining the skills required to thrive in the industry. Congratulations to all the recipients. We look forward to walking this journey of compelling storytelling alongside you. , said Makhosazana Khanyile, CEO of the NFVF.
A call for NFVF bursary applications will open again from June August 2020. To access funding opportunities, visit www.nfvf.co.za.
The full list of the approved bursary students:
Project Number
Surname
First name
Institution
Approved Amount
2694501
Bhabha
Zarafshan
University of Cape Town
R 56 320.00
2262702
Bogopane
Bonolo
Academy of Sound Engineering
R 79 950.00
2674001
Charlimans
Dimpho
University of the Witwatersrand
R 47 225.00
1590303
Chetty
Kiara
AFDA (KZN)
R 87 055.00
2765401
Cloete
Kieran
The University of the Witwatersrand
R 77 179.50
2600201
Emmerich
Simon
The Animation School (CPT)
R 70 000.00
2891801
Ferguson
Abegail
AFDA (PE)
R 87 055.00
2796101
Fortune
Darian
The Animation School (JHB)
R 80 000.00
2895101
Gaehler
Gladwin
University of the Witwatersrand
R 67 000.00
2088702
Gcaba
Indiphile
AFDA (JHB)
R 87 000.00
2748101
Gumede
Ndumiso
University of the Witwatersrand
R 85 493.40
2865601
Hlungwane
Khensani
AFDA (CPT)
R 87 055.00
2721301
Ingram
Amy
University of the Witwatersrand
R 73 938.15
2775601
Kemp
Roystan
University of the Witwatersrand
R 32 535.60
2674401
Kokobane
Alex
University of the Witwatersrand
R 48 799.00
2664101
Ledwaba
Leon
Open Window Institute
R 111 600.00
2125402
Louw
Karabo Sanah
City varsity Braamfontein
R 54 035.00
2681601
Louw
Chloe
University of the Witwatersrand
R 70 898.40
2726001
Mabi
Yonela
Rhodes University
R 42 128.00
2788701
Madondo
Nandipha
AFDA (KZN)
R 87 055.00
2784501
Mahlangu
Lawrence
University Of Johannesburg
R 50 000.00
2743001
Malefane
Kagiso Gladman
University of the Witwatersrand
R 53 401.20
2706001
Mamatela
Thabiso
Tshwane University of Technology
R 46 660.00
2831101
Mangena
Pretty
University of the Witwatersrand
R 50 864.00
2850901
Maphumulo
Sinethemba
AFDA (DBN)
R 87 055.00
2834201
Mashaba
Mbali
University of the Witwatersrand
R 39 448.00
2636501
Matlou
Lekaba
University of Limpopo
R 43 260.00
2745301
Mbiko
Zethu Phumla
University of the Witwatersrand
R 54 688.50
2800101
Mehlape
Tummie
Tshwane University of Technology
R 46 930.00
2196502
Mere
Keamogetswe
University of the Witwatersrand
R 56 206.80
2681401
Mfaku
Siwaphiwe
The Animation School (JHB)
R 80 000.00
2219202
Mkhize
Nhlanhla
The Animation School (JHB)
R 80 000.00
2814801
Mmako
Katlego
The Animation School (JHB)
R 87 055.00
2878402
Mocheki
Mahlatse
University of Limpopo
R 19 063.00
2193502
Modiba
Karabo
City Varsity
R 59 590.00
2130303
Modise
Karabo
University of the Witwatersrand
R 72 769.50
2695101
Mojela
Kgaugelo Dalphia
University of Johannesburg
R 31 300.00
2679501
Mokoena
Hadiyo
University of the Witwatersrand
R 38 161.50
2208502
Moneron
Jordan
The Animation School (JHB)
R 80 000.00
1379103
Mungoni
Tshifhiwa
University of the Witwatersrand
R 60 236.70
2838701
Mxoli
Sphakamise
AFDA (JHB)
R 80 000.00
2739701
Ngcobo
Simo
University of the Witwatersrand
R 70 621.00
743003
Ngwenya
Zinhle
University of Johannesburg
R 31 300.00
2792501
Nkhumane
Daniel
Tshwane University of Technology
R 28 250.00
2602701
Ntanzi
Nosipho
AFDA
R 95 900.00
2652201
Oagile
Realeboga
Tshwane University of Technology
R 55 000.00
2710701
Pillay
Liam
The Animation School (CPT)
R 80 000.00
2599201
Pitseng
Tshegofatso Tracy
The Animation School (JHB)
R 80 000.00
2802601
Qwabe
Simphiwe
Durban University of Technology
R 28 490.00
2736701
Roypin
Joshua
The Animation School (CPT)
R 77 000.00
2730002
Sauhatse
Thato
AFDA (JHB)
R 70 000.00
2864801
Seale
Byron
SAE Institute
R 86 500.00
2648001
Sefalane
Tlholohelo
University of the Witwatersrand
R 85 971.00
2721201
Setshedi
Relebogile
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
R 29 975.00
2674101
Shelton
Robin
The Animation School (CPT)
R 80 000.00
2781601
Sibisi
Muziwandile
University of Johannesburg
R 51 260.00
2874001
Sibiya
Sinqobile
University of Johannesburg
R 23 500.00
2229103
Silomo
Nonhlanhla
University of the Witwatersrand
R 67 116.30
2891401
Sono
Sipho
University of Witwatersrand
R 53 401.00
2743501
Thebeeagae
Kabelo
University of the Witwatersrand
R 51 876.00
2721501
Toli
Keletso
Cape Peninsula university of technology
R 29 975.00
2904101
Verveen
Dexter
Tshwane University of Technology
R 34 140.00
2755801
Visagie
Jurie
The Animation School (CPT)
R 80 000.00
2662201
Xolo
Thabiso
University of Johannesburg
R 31 300.00
-End-
About NFVF
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africas film and video industry. The NFVF does this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions resea
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