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TimesLIVE
03-06-2025
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Actor Moditle 'Boikie' Pholo honoured during film festival in North West
The festival's opening night highlight was the prestigious lifetime achievement award presented to Boikie, who was celebrated by Sebabatso Media and the festival for his contribution to South Africa's film and TV industry. Boikie is known for his roles in productions such as Lesilo Rula, Soul Buddyz, Generations and The Queen. He was lauded for his hard work, dedication and humbleness during his illustrious career. In his acceptance address, he expressed gratitude for the recognition while he is still alive, saying: 'I thank Sebabatso Media and the Khuma Film Festival team for honouring me in this way. I have been keeping away from the public since I entered the afternoon part of my life, but Naomi [Mokhele, founder of Khuma Film Festival] came to find me. For that, I am eternally grateful. 'I also thank my colleagues from the big and small screens and the theatre stage for sharing their talent with me.' Mokhele said she was saddened by the death of Presley Chweneyagae and its impact on the county's film and TV industry. 'The passing of Presley has come as a shock to the Khuma Festival and the South African film industry. No-one expected to hear the news of his passing, especially because he was young, but most importantly, this country and millions of his fans expected him to continue wowing them with iconic TV, film and stage performances,' she said. 'A true icon of this industry, Presley meant so much to many of us. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and his adoring fans.'
TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Legendary actor Moditle ‘Boikie' Pholo to be honoured for his role in shaping creative arts
SA acting legend Moditle 'Boikie' Pholo is set to be honoured at the annual Khuma Film Festival. Boikie is best known for playing the lead role in the 1980s television sitcom Lesilo. He also starred as Mmusisi Ratau in the SABC1 sitcom Ga Re Dumele. The Khuma Film Festival will be held at the Philemon Masinga Sports Complex from May 28 to May 30. It serves as a crucial platform for recognising emerging and established filmmakers. This year's celebration, set against the backdrop of the North West landscape, will not only highlight talent within the region but also unite communities through a shared love of cinema. The second Annual Khuma Film Festival is poised to light up the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district municipality with a star-studded event that promises to honour one of Orkney and the province's finest in veteran actor Boikie, whose contribution to the country's film industry has left an indelible mark on audiences and aspiring actors. Festival founder Naomi Mokhele said: 'We have curated brilliant films that will not only resonate with our audiences, but will also inspire young people to tell their own stories in a unique way. As the festival aims to establish a film industry in the area and create a film appreciative community, we hope the foundation we have built will ultimately result in reaching the goals'.
