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.”
Chweneyagae's funeral service will be held on Saturday in Pretoria.
Actor Moditle 'Boikie' Pholo honoured during film festival in North West
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Veteran actor Moditle “Boikie” Pholo was honoured at the second annual Khuma Film Festival which empowers women, youth and people with disabilities.
The top-notch event took place from May 27 to 30 at the Philemon Masinga Sports Complex Hall in the North West.
Various stars — including Thembile Botman, Didintle Khunou, Neo Ntlatleng, Robert Mpisi, Israel Matseke-Zulu and Vincent Moloi — took time out to lead and facilitate industry workshops and panel discussions between their visits to schools.
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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.”
Chweneyagae's funeral service will be held on Saturday in Pretoria.
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