IN CONVERSION WITH SIMON MAKWELA

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Simon Makwela is a pioneering South African media executive and tech innovator with over two decades of industry experience. His career began as an award-winning photographer, earning a Silver Loerie Award in 2005, and garnered multiple SAFTA nominations for film and television work, including the film "Meet The Radebes".

23 Apr 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews Valerie Makgetlaneng

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