THE MEDIA WORKSHOP
FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL
Alumni
Bongani Ndoni
Class of 2020/2021
SABC News (Gqeberha): Camera Technician freelancer.
AD Hoc Productions: Camera Operator freelancer.
Esi Makubalo
Class of 2023
Gqeberha The Empire: Production Assistant Intern, season 2.
Gugu Juzayo
Class of 2019 and 2023
Gqeberha The Empire: Casting Coordinator Intern, season 2.
Luyanda Dlala
​Class of 2013
Newzroom Afrika, channel 405: DOP
Mandilakhe Duru
Class of 2014
ANN 7, Cape Town TV and SuperSport.
Gqeberha The Empire: Best Boy Grip.
Andiswa Magazi
Class of 2012/2013
INetwork BBDO (JHB advertising agency): Integrated Producer.
Azola Lumbe
Class of 2018
The Challenge - Tech Assistant/Camera Assistant.
Love Island UK - Rigging and setting up cameras.
UK feature, Low rider - Clapper loader/1st AC.
Fear factor India - Camera Assistant.
Abongile Kamana
Class of 2019
Showmax feature film Masinga the calling -Video Take-off assistant.
Netflix series: Yoh! Christmas - Camera trainee.
Discovery insurance TV commercial - Camera trainee.
Matthew Kivedo
Class of 2019
Cardova Productions, Expresso Morning Show on SABC 3: Editing Social Media Content.
Obuhle Maqhetseba
Class of 2018
Visual Impact Cape Town: Freelance Camera Operator/ Tech Assistant
The Challenge
Survivor SA Season 9 and 10
Love Island SA Season 1
Fear Factor India
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Sinethemba Bebe
Class of 2014
Gqeberha The Empire: Sound Trainee and a Transport Coordinator.
Siphokazi Mnyobe
Class of 2019
The Herald: News Reporter (Garden Route)
Yonela Manase
Class of 2023
Gqeberha The Empire, season 2: Script Supervisor Intern.
Zolisa Sigwanda
Class of 2014
Bomb Productions, Isibaya - Former Senior Writer.
SABC 1 Uzalo - Storyliner.
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Earl Swartz (Early B)
Class of 2014
Afrikaans rapping sensation, known as Early B.
A Music video and documentary Director.
An actor (Songololo comedy series produced by The Media Workshop).
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Siyanda Manzini
Class of 2005
Producer of Ubudoda.
Executive Producer of Ultimate Braai Master.
Executive Producer and Series Producer of Housewives of Cape Town.
Executive Producer and Series Producer of Hectic on 3 on SABC 3.
Director of Big Brother Titans 2023.
Series Producer of Married at First Sight S1 on Mzansi.
Siya Seya
Class of 2014
An actor (Songololo comedy series Produced by The Media Workshop).
An award-winning stand-up comedian.
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Noloyiso Bonga
Class of 2010/2011
KQFM and Bay TV Former News Reader.
Umhlobo Wenene FM (SABC) - Sports Reporter and On-Air Presenter.
Gqabi Njokweni
Intern in 2012/2013
SABC TV News Cameraman.
He has captured news abroad in Tanzania, Egypt, Germany, just to name a few.
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Tom and James Collins
Interns in 2012/2013
Filmmakers
Zukisani Kula
Class of 2019
Gqeberha The Empire Season 2 - Video Technician in the Camera Department.
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Lizo Tolom
Class of 2007 and 2012/13
Soweto TV - Transmission Manager.
Zintle Ngqeza
Class of 2021/22 and 2022/23
MpumaKapa TV, The Hangout Show - Content Producer and a TV Host.
Sanele Nongauza
Class of 2018/19
trufm - Sports Presenter and Reporter and feature on the truDrive show every Monday to Friday from 15:00 till 18:00.
Brenda Sindlani
Class of 2021 and 2022
Mpuma Kapa TV -
Post Production Supervisor.
Freelance Camera Operator for various productions.
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Sihle Mnonopi
Class of 2021 and 2022/23
Racing Today Fairview (horse racing broadcasting), channel 240 on DSTV - Camera Operator.
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