Our Team

Board Members

PEARL MUNONDE

Chairperson | Fundraising Committee | Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Pearl is a producer and line producer with over 21 years of experience across reality, drama, documentary, children’s programming, and commercial production. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is the founder of NwaChasiya Media, where she prioritises the training and employment of women. She previously served as SWIFT Treasurer and leads with a strong focus on mentorship and industry transformation.

MARION SEYMOUR

Vice Chair | Skills & Mentorship | Sisterhood Cinema Committee

Marion is a seasoned television producer with over 20 years of experience across major broadcasters including SABC, eTV, and MultiChoice. Currently a Producer at UCT TV Studios, she mentors emerging creatives and contributes to film education. She previously served on the SWIFT Board and is committed to strengthening national sisterhood and mentorship initiatives.

LORELEY YEOWART

Treasurer | Fundraising Committee | Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Loreley is a Supervising Producer, Line Producer, and Senior Lecturer in Producing at AFDA. With experience spanning documentary, reality, animation, and drama, she brings both production expertise and financial oversight to SWIFT. She is passionate about mentorship and creating structured opportunities for young women in the industry.

ROSEMARY DIAHO

Fundraising Committee | Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Rosemary is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, researcher, and sociologist whose work bridges visual storytelling and social research. She holds advanced degrees in Sociology, Forced Migration, and Film & Television, and is the founder of Marodi Productions. Her work focuses on heritage, migration, environmental awareness, and social transformation, integrating research with impact-driven storytelling.

ASANDA NTANJANA

Advocacy, HR, Social & Ethics Committee

Asanda is a writer, producer, performer, and media professional with qualifications from AFDA and City Varsity. Her career spans content research, script development, performance, and quality assurance, including work with leading production companies and the Films and Publications Board. She brings expertise in storytelling, content governance, and ethical industry practice.

CHARMAIN GUMBO

Advocacy, HR, Social & Ethics Committee

Charmain is a multi-genre production specialist with experience in producing, production management, and post-production across scripted and non-scripted formats. She has worked on major platforms including Showmax and Mzansi Magic. She is passionate about strengthening protections and opportunities for women in the non-scripted sector.

Advisory Board

Zanele Nkosi

More than a decade long experience in audit, finance and corporate governance. Experience ranges across government and the public sector. My skills also include non-executive director roles in both boards and specifically, audit and risk committees.

Also, a devout storyteller who believes in the magical power of story not only to change lives and unmask possibilities but to also unite people across all different walks of life.

With the diverse mix of skills, All I do is READ and WRITE, a small organisation concerned with literacy and storytelling to build and influence lives, especially, young ones, is found.

Sarah Dunmun

Sarah Dunmun qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010.

Following the completion of her articles with Pricewaterhousecoopers, she went on to join the consulting division of the firm.

Sarah resigned from the firm as a Senior Manager in order to actively manage her company, Afrizen Accounting and Consulting which she founded in 2021.

Sarah is the chairperson and member of the audit committee at 2 KZN municipalities. She also serves as a board member for an organisation called SWIFT (South African Women in film and TV).

Afrizen Accounting and consulting under Sarah’s directorship and management is a proudly BBBEE level 1 company whose purpose is to focus on relationships, delivering quality, value driven outputs and to focus on capacity building.

The company works closely with both government and private sector clients to strengthen internal controls, provide accounting and financial management support, tax support, develop credible financial statements, enhance the audit processes and improve audit outcomes.

Roanleigh Thambiran

Roanleigh is the founder and managing director of Cherubim Capital, a management consulting company focusing on:

Advisory services and due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions

Advisory services and access to partners in the financial services and technology industry

Providing access to international funding and intermediaries for major projects

A qualified chartered accountant , Roanleigh, with more than 20 years experience in banking in South Africa, has held senior roles including Executive roles in Retail and Business Banking, Head of Business Development, Head Commercial Asset Finance, Head of Investments. After starting her own management consulting company in 2021, she has experience providing consulting services across borders including US, UK, Australia and other African countries.

Norma Mazibuko

Norma has consulting experience with clients across various industry sectors. Norma’s key areas of expertise and focus include:

Reward strategy and philosophy design

Incentive scheme design (STI & LTI)

Reward Governance and integrated reporting

Pay scale development

Market positioning and data analysis

Benefit analysis and benchmarking

Job profiling and evaluation

Advisory services to Remuneration Committees

Facilitating reward related workshops

Norma has further experience with writing the remuneration report as part of the intergrated annual report; writing board remco papers; facilitation of the remuneration risk review panel; executive reward reviews and advising remuneration specialists on governance frameworks to inform reward decisions.

The management of the end to end Reward function, Organisational Design, HR MIS and Payroll Management are a key focus.

Phindile Cebekhulu-Msomi

Visionary leader / Sustainability Advocate / Entrepreneur

Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an accomplished executive and the Group CEO/Founder of Hazile Group and Acumind Consulting, brings a dynamic mix of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial ingenuity, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. With over two decades of experience spanning human resources, business strategy, and innovation, she leverages her expertise to drive impactful solutions in hydroponics farming, water remediation, and renewable energy. As a passionate advocate for People, Planet, before Profit, Phindi leads initiatives that align technological advancements with sustainable practices, fostering inclusive growth and empowering women and youth. Her board roles with the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT) showcase her dedication to governance excellence and championing diversity in leadership. Phindi’s journey, underpinned by an entrepreneurial spirit and deep-rooted values, reflects her unwavering commitment to transforming challenges into opportunities while advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her contributions resonate with innovation, ethics, and a bold vision for a better future

Operations Team

Zanele Mthembu

Acting Programme Manager

Zanele is a broadcast and media executive and owner of Brown Panther Films an independent audio-visual company specialising in sports, arts, culture and music content. Zanele boasts over 25 years of experience in media and offers diverse expertise, gained through her work in local, regional, and international markets.

Noluthando Mnguni

Marketing and Communications Officer

With over 10 years in Marketing and Brand Communications, Noluthando is passionate about the dynamic landscape of her chosen career. She brings diverse experience from NPOs, Education, and corporate sectors.

Lerato Mathole

Administrator & Accounts

Lerato is an accomplished professional with over 15 years’ experience in Administration, Accounts, Operations and Recruitment. She is proficient in handling commercial operations, client and vendor billing & payments.