Qualifications
| DATE | EXPERIENCE | ROLE | DIRECTOR / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-present | University of the Witwatersrand | Masters Student | Master of Arts in Theatre & Performance |
| 2012-2015 | University of the Witwatersrand | Honours Graduate | Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Honours) |
Television Experience
| DATE | PRODUCTION | ROLE | DIRECTOR / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Splintered Pieces | Dr Gumede | Nozipho Nkelemba / Red Pepper Pictures |
Film Experience
| DATE | FLIM | ROLE | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Burning Rebellion | Poet, Ensemble | Joni Barnard, Kyla Davis / The Well Worn Theatre Company |
| 2022 | Trading Places | Nefertiti | Thabo Mashaila / Netflix, Eccentric Circus Productions |
| 2022 | MA | Dr Nkosi | Themba Twala / Mzansi Magic, Zethu's Tales |
| 2020 | Monate Mpolaye | Reea | Xolani Nhlapo / Mzansi Magic, Eccentric Circus Productions |
| 2020 | Os'bali | Buhle | Thabo Mashaila / Mzansi Magic, Eccentric Circus Productions |
| 2016 | Isisithelo | Refilwe | Thabo Mashaila / Mzansi Magic, Eccentric Circus Productions |
Theatre Experience
| DATE | PODUCTION | ROLE | QUALIFICATION / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Picture of Dorian Gray | Basil (Support and Chorus) | Jade Bowers / UJ Arts & Culture |
| 2024 | On Grief | Poet, Ensemble | Lovina Koenig / Zurich Switzerland |
| 2024 | After Tears | Sanelisiwe (Lead) | Roman Lykov / University of Arts Zurich, Switzerland |
| 2024 | 1789 | Maria (Support and Chorus) | Phyllis Klotz, Smal Ndaba / NAF & Joburg Theatre |
| 2024 | A Universe in a Grain of Soil | Air Traffic Controller, Ensemble | Mongiwekhaya / Joburg Theatre |
| 2023 | iiMfihlelo Zohambo (PSi Conference Performance) | Mvundla (Lead) | The Centre for the Less Good Idea |
| 2023 | The Terrified Talabalushi | Mother, Ensemble | Omphile Molusi / The Market Theatre |
| 2022 | Litambwa | Lisa, Ensemble | Luthando Mngomezulu / The Market Theatre |
| 2020 | Dead End | Tseli (Lead) | Makhaola Ndebele / Joburg Theatre |
| 2019-2025 | Burning Rebellion (Live Performance) | Poet, Ensemble | Joni Barnard / The Well Worn Theatre Company, National Tour |
| 2019 | NDIKHO | Mvundla (Lead) | Sinenhlanhla Q.Zwane / Joburg Theatre, POPArt Theatre & The KZN Inkundla Arts Festival |
| 2018 | Antony & Cleopatra | Cleopatra (Lead) | Neka Da Costa / National Tour |
| 2017 | Plastocracy | Ensemble, Puppetry | Kyla Davis / The Well Worn Theatre Company, NAF |
| 2016 | Clutter | Nongoma (Lead) | Searatoa Van Driel / The Jozi Book Fair |
| 2016 | Coriolanus | Volumnia (Lead) | Nicola Pilkington & Rohan Quince / National Tour |
| 2015 | Pilcrow | Chorus | Mwenya Kabwe / NAF |
| 2015 | (After) The Flies | Clytemnestra (Lead & Chorus) | Sarah Roberts & Kieran Reid / Wits Theatre |
Voice Experience
| DATE | EXPERIENCE | ROLE | DIRECTOR / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Trading Places Opening Track | Musician | Eccentric Circus Productions. |
| 2017 | Eskom Xhosa Radio Drama | Daughter (Lead) | Xolile Tshabalala / Aqua Studios |
Achievements
| DATE | EXPERIENCE | ROLE | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anthology Publication | Writer, Poet | Poem, Tyala Kwakhona, is featured in the Our Move Next Speculative Fiction Anthology published by Backyard Poetry Pitch. |
Commercial Experience
| DATE | EXPERIENCE | ROLE | DIRECTOR / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2025 | Hippo Insurance | Puppeteer | Team Best |
| 2022 | Tiger Wheel & Tyre TV | Lead | Team Best |
| 2017 - 2020 | FNB Stills | Lead | 3rd House Design |
Other
| DATE | EXPERIENCE/ PRODUCTION | DIRECTOR / COMPANY |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wits University 3rd-Year Lecturer & Director | Course Outline director 2nd Semester. Exploring Indigenous and embodied knowledge, with 2 South African Plays |
| 2024 | Theatre & Performance Masters Exchange Student at Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland | Global South Theatre & Performance Masters Students to exchange |
| 2022 | MC - The Pan-African Experience & The AmaPiano Experience | The Market Theatre |
| 2022 | Traversing Liminality Leadership Programme | Fellow / An initiative that supports and empowers Black women within their diverse careers globally |
| 2020-2025 | First, Second & Third Year Theatre & Performance Lecturer | Wits University |
