Durban, Stained Glass TV is proud to announce the recipients of the Inkaba Award and the Isiziba Award, presented in partnership with the Durban FilmMart (DFM) 2025. These awards form part of Stained Glass’s ongoing commitment to nurturing bold, original African storytelling and investing in the next generation of creative excellence.
The Inkaba Award, a $5,000 USD development grant was presented by David Mukwevho, Head of Production at Stained Glass TV to The Second Coming, directed by Michael James and produced by Siyabonga Xaba. Derived from the isiZulu word “Inkaba”, meaning navel or origin, the award honours stories that push boundaries from their very core birthing new perspectives and narratives that demand to be told. The Second Coming is a provocative, darkly comedic series that explores faith, madness, and myth in post- apartheid South Africa, and has earned its place as a standout pitch in this year’s forum.
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The Isiziba Award, offering 40 hours of executive development and consultancy was presented by Liswa Ndlovu, Associate Produce on Uzalo & Amalanga Awafani to Watching Over You, a deeply moving and imaginative project by director Stephen Nagel.
“Isiziba”, meaning a sacred, still water source, symbolizes the quiet depth and creative potential of emerging voices. Nagel’s work, which touches on grief, healing, and legacy through an otherworldly lens, represents the type of emotionally resonant storytelling that Stained Glass champions.
“These two awards reflect what we value most at Stained Glass TV: stories that challenge, heal, and move us,” says Nomfundo Zondi, Head of Communications at Stained Glass TV. “Partnering with DFM allows us to tap into the continent’s most exciting storytellers and provide tangible support to help them thrive.”
