16/10/2026
🎬✨ Honouring Legacy Through Film, Storytelling and Empowerment ✨🎬
On 9 October 2026, the Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela International Film Festival brought together learners, filmmakers, heritage practitioners, community leaders and stakeholders for a powerful celebration of history, remembrance and creative expression.
The daytime session welcomed learners from Nonhlevu Secondary School and Mbekamuzi Secondary School, providing a meaningful opportunity to engage with South Africa’s liberation history through film and storytelling. The programme encouraged young people to reflect on the contributions of liberation leaders and their role in shaping a democratic South Africa.
The evening session brought together distinguished guests, including representatives of the Madikizela family, filmmakers, the Mayor of KwaDukuza Municipality, Councillor Sduduzo Gumede, Mrs Veli Luthuli, and the Director of the Luthuli Museum. Their participation highlighted the importance of partnerships between heritage institutions, local government, families of liberation icons, and the creative industry in preserving our shared history.
Hosted through the collaboration between the Luthuli Museum and Inamba Casting Agency, the festival demonstrated how film can serve as a powerful educational and cultural tool, connecting heritage education with dialogue, mentorship, skills development and youth empowerment.
As a heritage-driven creative platform, the festival continues to inspire new generations by preserving the stories, values and lessons of South Africa’s liberation struggle while creating opportunities for learning, growth and empowerment.
