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Tintswalo

What's the film 'Tintswalo' about? The story about Tintswalo was mentioned by the current president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, in his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Tintswalo is a fictional character representing South Africans born in 1994, the year apartheid ended. Ramaphosa's tells a story of a child born into poverty who, through government support, was able to access proper housing, education and employment, eventually building a successful life.

This film portrays the struggles faced by the youth, such as Gbv, teenage pregnancy, crime, and corruption. Not only will it portray the struggles but also the benefits of the "Tintswalo" character mentioned by the president.

  • Precious Paul Phiri
    Director
  • Success Thembinkosi Lubisi
    Director
  • Precious Paul Phiri
    Writer
  • Precious Paul Phiri
    Producer
  • Khanya Makhathini
    Key Cast
    "Tintswalo "
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 18 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    2,600 ZAR
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Johannesburg
Director Biography - Precious Paul Phiri, Success Thembinkosi Lubisi

Precious Paul Phiri is a student at the University of Johannesburg, currently doing his Honours in Film and Television.

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Director Statement

My aim is to create amusement through creative filmmaking/Storytelling.