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The South African
7 days ago
- Business
- The South African
DLO African Women Brunch champions creative industry growth
The DLO African Women in Leadership Brunch 2025 was a major success in spotlighting funding for African creatives. Hosted by DLO Energy Resources Group in partnership with iFactoryLive's Making of a Mogul , the event provided a high-impact networking platform. The brunch recently took place at Shoptone Gardens in Johannesburg, uniting women leaders from diverse creative industries to unlock capital. Although creativity drives innovation, shapes culture, and opens doors, the African creative sector remains largely undervalued and underfunded today. This event was the perfect opportunity for creatives to discuss key challenges and develop strategies to secure funding successfully. Media personality Penny Lebyane, SABC Head of Content Lala Tuku, director Thabang Moleya, and Ghanaian-British producer Michael Djaba shared strategies for funding creative ventures. Thabang Moleya, co-owner of Seriti Productions, credited TV channels for providing budgets and licensing deals that nurture new talent. 'Although the channels own IP rights, we mentored young creatives who went on to lead departments within our organisation,' Moleya said. 'With streaming platforms, creators can license shows, then re-license to others after agreements end. This helps to retain intellectual property rights and earn ongoing revenue,' he said. Moleya said Lobola Man , a film he co-owns, is licensed to Netflix temporarily but will return to its creators for continued earnings. 'Owning your own intellectual property is essential because it ensures long-term income from licensing deals,' he said. Lala Tuku highlighted SABC's funding opportunities, but stressed the importance of knowing your production budget when seeking support. 'From an access perspective, there are people with great stories who are ready, but because they can't manage the budget, the industry is expected to cover it.' Penny Lebyane urged reading contracts carefully to understand ownership and potential revenue streams. 'You must know what the brand owns. If they reuse the work, they earn money, and you get zero,' she warned. She also encouraged strategic collaboration, saying South Africans rely too heavily on grants rather than building their own equity. 'We are good at saying people are fighting for R350 grants but also chasing R3 million project funding,' Lebyane said. The TV host believes that if this support stopped, people would become more resilient and focus on building their own equity. Ghanaian-British producer Michael Djaba urged filmmakers to start creating content, even on YouTube, rather than waiting for funding. 'In Nigeria, more than 2,500 films are made yearly and audiences show up to watch them,' Djaba noted. Djaba produces low-budget films that gradually earn profits, proving creativity can thrive without initial big budgets. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Mother's Day with Nonku Williams: celebrations, lessons, and a dash of reality TV glam
Ahead of yesterday's inaugural One Mom, Every Role event in the Mother City, 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star Nonku Williams answered a few Mother's Day questions. She was a guest speaker alongside TV and radio personality Penny Lebyane, entrepreneur and reality TV star Rushda Moosajee as well as content creator and entrepreneur Thobeka Majozi. The event celebrated the multiple roles these women fulfil within their families, acting as providers, protectors, nurturers, and navigators. Below, the single mother of three, who recently penned her biography 'Unapologetically Me", opened up about what her plans are for today. Who will you be celebrating Mother's Day with this year, and what will you be doing? I'll be celebrating with my children and close family. It's always special to spend the day surrounded by love and laughter, enjoying a relaxed lunch together. What are the most important life lessons your mother, Niniza Ngcobo, popularly known as The Queen on the reality show, taught you? She taught me the value of resilience and faith. No matter what life throws at you, staying grounded and trusting God's plan is key.
