Nomandla Vilakazi’s work as a documentary filmmaker is driven by a deep commitment to truth and representation. With every project, Nomandla documents real lives and real moments with honesty, sensitivity, and intention — turning everyday experiences into powerful narratives that resonate far beyond the screen. Their journey reflects the power of documentary film as a tool for preservation, reflection, and social impact. A storyteller dedicated to capturing reality with purpose.
Sessions & Appearances
Fri 5 Jun
11:00 · Centre for Humanities Research, UWC
Women as Workers and Warriors
A panel discussion for filmmakers, community members, academics looking to reexamine the public life of African women.
Featured Work
Bones
2025
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48
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African
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Short
Bones tells the story of Baartman’s final repatriation to South Africa in 2002, which was catalysed by a 1998 poem, “I’ve Come To Take You Home”…

