Giyani film soon to be launched

The community of Giyani and surrounding areas will have a chance to enjoy a film shot in their hometown.

November 12, 2021

Tintswalo Shipalana 1 minute read

Giyani Motion Pictures, founded by Marlvin Rikhotso will officially launch his debut film on Saturday, December 4, at Numetro in Masingita Mall.

The movie titled ‘Nyiko’, meaning gift in English, was shot at Makgakgapatse and Maxavele villages.

The lead actor, Hlayisani ‘N’wajika’ Shiburi, portrays ‘Nyiko’, the main character.

Rikhotso told the Herald that he is excited to have had the opportunity to produce his first movie in Xitsonga.

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“One of the main reasons for doing this film in the local vernacular is to instill confidence to the Vatsonga people.

“We are capable of making our own movies and we have the talent right here at home.

Our language has been overlooked on the bigger screens, but we are here to say we are a force to be reckoned with,” he said

News about the project has brought excitement to the people of Giyani. Rikhotso said that they are currently working on a TV series which will hopefully be released in 2022.

For more information follow Giyani Motion Pictures on Facebook and on Twitter @Giyanipictures.

November 12, 2021

Tintswalo Shipalana 1 minute read

Emelda Tintswalo Shipalana

Tintswalo Shipalana, a journalist for the Letaba Herald, has been in the media industry for over a decade. She started her journey in radio, but ended up in print which is her first love. She joined the Herald newspaper as a cadet in 2016, where she graduated with a journalism qualification from the Caxton Training Academy. She also has a qualification in Feature Writing from the University of Cape Town and a Media Management qualification from Wits University. She is completing her BA Communication Science degree with UNISA. She sleeps well at night knowing she is a voice to the voiceless and her work contributes to promoting local talent, businesses and service delivery. Her love for her community keeps her working hard every day.