Film enthusiasts and students from across Limpopo will gather under one roof this festive season for an inspiring celebration of creativity and storytelling during the inaugural Limpopo Student Film Festival, which will take place at the Library Gardens in Polokwane from 5 to 6 December. The festival will showcase many of Limpopo’s upcoming talents.

Mr Shumani Sidogi from Haluvhimbi village outside Thohoyandou is one of the local artists whose artworks are seemingly better known in international art circles than at home.

Visual artist Bono Dzivhani from Tshivhulani, outside Sibasa, has found a therapeutic outlet to deal with the trauma she experienced as a rape victim, which not only left scars on her body but also on her spirit. Bono channels her emotions into extraordinary works of art, demonstrating how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing.

After a four-year hiatus from the recording studio, Rhumba music maestro Mitchel Jambo has made a powerful comeback. The “Ndinyi Uyo” and “Todi” hitmaker released a single titled “Mma Wee” a fortnight ago.