Profile of Buhle Ngcobo Performing arts chose me Growing up in the small township of KwaDukuza did not stop the fierce and outgoing Buhle Ngcobo (24) from fulfilling her dream of becoming a performer. Buhle plays Sindy in the musical play, Dim-Dep: Faces of Environmental Success. She said her character was very emotional, strong and…
Profile of Xolisa Dlamini Destined for greatness Musician and singer Xolisa Dlamini (47) is regarded as a legend and veteran of theatre who believes she has always been in sync with music and sees herself destined for greatness and as a creative person. Dlamini plays the role of Spivey, a free spirited and articulate character…
Profile of Proffessor Anthony Rippon Academic, musician, environmentalist Proffesor Anthony (Tony) Rippon is a man, who in his own words “wears a couple of hats”, one being an ambassador for the Dim-Dep Enviro Blitz aimed at highlighting environmental matters through “edutainment”. Dim-Dep: Faces of Environmental Success is an ongoing interactive and creative theatre production. “My…
Profile of Philisiwe Lee Ngamlana The Sky’s the limit Philisiwe Lee Ngamlana (22) gave up a future in engineering to pursue her “destiny” in the entertainment industry. Ngamlana is one of the actors who plays the character of Mpume Mngoni – a powerful, energetic and creative black woman proud of being a member of…
Profile of Mandla Sibia Performing arts is a calling Mandla Sibia (30) promised himself as a young boy that he would make a name for himself as one of the greats in the theatre and production business. Sibia, father of three, plays the leading role of Mngoni (Mpume’s father) – a humbled man with dignity…
We have passed the rehearsal half-way mark for Dim-Dep Musical: Faces of Environmental Success! A production where youth perform alongside some of KwaZulu-Natal’s legends. I watched mesmerized as the cast gave their all, passionate and committed to the craft and the script. We had a short storytelling session during one of the rehearsals and the…
On April 24, the Dim Dep Enviro Blitz, an initiative with eThekwini Municipality and Invotech, will kick off with a media launch. The Blitz will involve community activations in high-density areas in townships taxi ranks and shopping centers, followed by community outreach projects, where the community and city work together to clean, preserve, and maintain their…
Popular musician, drummer and theatre producer and play writer, Atlas Philani Duma established Sagiya Foundation out of his love for both art and entertainment and his commitment and passion for community development. Having launched the Dim-Dep Enviro Blitz under the umbrella of Sagiya, Duma is now busy with rehearsals for the Dim-Dep: Faces of…
Dear Media Colleague Greetings to you Please find a media invite for the launch of the Dim-Dep Enviro Blitz, an initiative with eThekwini Municipality and Invotech. Many of you will remember the Dim-Dep Musical, Faces of Environmental Success which is part of the blitz. Join us for a media launch on April 24, 2018 at Botanic…
The story has begun. Dim-Dep Musical: Faces of Environmental Success is back with a bang. With a revised script, the community development story line is still the same as it was in 2016, when it played to audiences from community to theatre goers: Mother Earth must be revered if we are to sustain our life…