Devonecia Swartz

<div>Our actress, Devonecia Swartz, was chosen to be on the latest SARIE cover for the November/December issue, featuring sixteen of South Africa’s most well-known stars.</div><div>The latest edition of the SARIE was released on 1 November 2024 and can be found on shelves nationwide.</div><div>This issue is part of the festive collaboration with kykNET, who is celebrating their quarter of a century on air in the same year that SARIE-magazine is celebrating three quarters of a century in press.</div><div><br /></div><div>This special edition SARIE-magazine appears with four different covers, with each cover presenting four of the sixteen celebrities that each present kykNET and SARIE in their personalized ways.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>According to Michélle van Breda, editor of SARIE magazine, it required considerable effort from both SARIE and kykNET to make four covers happen.</div><div>In the past they have often had more than one cover on the shelf at the same time, but never with so many celebrities.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sixteen chosen faces, that made the birthday celebrations unforgettable include the likes of Hans Strydom, Nadia Valvekens, De Klerk Oelofse, Emo Addams, Amalia Uys, Bennie Fourie, Leah, Hannes van Wyk, Donnalee Roberts, Dean John Smith, Lourensa Eckard, Denise Newman, Susanne Beyers, Reynardt Hugo, Simoné Pretorius and our very own Devonecia Swartz.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are four different versions of the cover for this edition but the content remains the same.</div><div>This November/December magazine is also SARIE’s Christmas issue.</div><div><br /></div><p>Devonecia, this is a beautiful milestone that we celebrate with you.</p>

Our actress, Devonecia Swartz, was chosen to be on the latest SARIE cover for the November/December issue, featuring sixteen of South Africa’s most well-known stars.
The latest edition of the SARIE was released on 1 November 2024 and can be found on shelves nationwide.
This issue is part of the festive collaboration with kykNET, who is celebrating their quarter of a century on air in the same year that SARIE-magazine is celebrating three quarters of a century in press.

This special edition SARIE-magazine appears with four different covers, with each cover presenting four of the sixteen celebrities that each present kykNET and SARIE in their personalized ways. 

According to Michélle van Breda, editor of SARIE magazine, it required considerable effort from both SARIE and kykNET to make four covers happen.
In the past they have often had more than one cover on the shelf at the same time, but never with so many celebrities.

The sixteen chosen faces, that made the birthday celebrations unforgettable include the likes of Hans Strydom, Nadia Valvekens, De Klerk Oelofse, Emo Addams, Amalia Uys, Bennie Fourie, Leah, Hannes van Wyk, Donnalee Roberts, Dean John Smith, Lourensa Eckard, Denise Newman, Susanne Beyers, Reynardt Hugo, Simoné Pretorius and our very own Devonecia Swartz.

There are four different versions of the cover for this edition but the content remains the same.
This November/December magazine is also SARIE’s Christmas issue.

Devonecia, this is a beautiful milestone that we celebrate with you.


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SARIE & KYKNET : 100 YEARS OF INSPIRATION | Devonecia Swartz

<div>The Silwerskerm festival has proven to be an important platform for both established and upcoming filmmakers.&nbsp;</div><div>The Silwerskerm festival not only showcases the premiers of the latest feature films, but also supports young and upcoming filmmakers with a range of diverse short films produced with financial support and mentorship.</div><div>This year holds another jam-packed program including panel-discussions, workshops and industry masterclasses hosted by local and international experts in their various fields.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year the Silwerskerm festival includes two new initiatives, including “Shotgun-shortfilms” and the expansion of the “Silwermark”.&nbsp;</div><div>The Shotgun-shortfilms are aimed at experienced filmmakers aimed at to move the audience and to inspire upcoming talent, while the Silwermark offers the opportunity for in-person submissions to both KykNET and Showmax for in a variety of Afrikaans content categories.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year, three of our actors can be seen in films showcased at this years Silwerskermfees :</div><div>Caleb Felix can be seen in the Shotgun-shortfilm, Deuntjie, a comedy-musical.</div><div>Devonecia Swarts can be seen in the Shortfilm, Die Skynwerper, a psychological thriller.</div><div>Christy Morcos can be seen in the Feature Film, Gebokste Liefde, a romantic comedy.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 12th Silwerskerm festival will be held 28-31 August 2024.</div><div>Book your tickets for Silwerskermfees on Quicket :</div><div>https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/66184-kyknet-silwerskermfees-2024/</div>

The Silwerskerm festival has proven to be an important platform for both established and upcoming filmmakers. 
The Silwerskerm festival not only showcases the premiers of the latest feature films, but also supports young and upcoming filmmakers with a range of diverse short films produced with financial support and mentorship.
This year holds another jam-packed program including panel-discussions, workshops and industry masterclasses hosted by local and international experts in their various fields.

This year the Silwerskerm festival includes two new initiatives, including “Shotgun-shortfilms” and the expansion of the “Silwermark”. 
The Shotgun-shortfilms are aimed at experienced filmmakers aimed at to move the audience and to inspire upcoming talent, while the Silwermark offers the opportunity for in-person submissions to both KykNET and Showmax for in a variety of Afrikaans content categories.

This year, three of our actors can be seen in films showcased at this years Silwerskermfees :
Caleb Felix can be seen in the Shotgun-shortfilm, Deuntjie, a comedy-musical.
Devonecia Swarts can be seen in the Shortfilm, Die Skynwerper, a psychological thriller.
Christy Morcos can be seen in the Feature Film, Gebokste Liefde, a romantic comedy.

The 12th Silwerskerm festival will be held 28-31 August 2024.
Book your tickets for Silwerskermfees on Quicket :
https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/66184-kyknet-silwerskermfees-2024/

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SILWERSKERMFEES | Caleb Felix & Devonecia Swartz & Christy Morcos

<div>With the well-loved telenovela, “Arendsvlei”, coming to an end ‘Skemergrond’ will be the new telenovela replacing the “Arendsvlei”-gap in viewers’ hearts and TV Schedules.</div><div>It will be gone but not forgotten because numerous Arendsvlei actors’ headline Skemergrond, alongside a medley of 7de Laan stalwarts stirred with newcomers.</div><div>KykNET’s latest telenovela, Skemergrond’ will be premiering on 1 July at 19:30 on kykNET&amp;kie (DSTV Channel 145) from Mondays to Thursdays and takes place in the fictional Western Cape town of Gemoedsdrif.</div><div><br /></div><div>Skemergrond revolves around the Louw family, who are well known for their flower farm, located in Gemoedsdrif, a symbol of their hard work and dedication to what they cherish most.&nbsp;</div><div>The series opens with the delivery of a letter that leads to events that will irrevocably change their life and underneath the surface of the picturesque façade lies a web of lies and secrets that’s threatening to tear the family apart.&nbsp;</div><div>The producers of Skemergrond, Roberta Durrant and Penguin Films, are known for their popular and awarded series, such as Madam &amp; Eve, Fishy Fêshuns, Projek Dina, Diepe Waters and of course Arendsvlei.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Our very own Devonecia Swartz can be seen in the role of Christine Atkins, a successful business owner in Cape Town. She owns an events company Atkins Affairs and is looking for answers, which leads her to Gemoedsdrif.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tune in on Monday, 1 July @ 19:30 on kykNET&amp;kie (Channel 145) – to watch and support Devonecia Swartz!&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>

With the well-loved telenovela, “Arendsvlei”, coming to an end ‘Skemergrond’ will be the new telenovela replacing the “Arendsvlei”-gap in viewers’ hearts and TV Schedules.
It will be gone but not forgotten because numerous Arendsvlei actors’ headline Skemergrond, alongside a medley of 7de Laan stalwarts stirred with newcomers.
KykNET’s latest telenovela, Skemergrond’ will be premiering on 1 July at 19:30 on kykNET&kie (DSTV Channel 145) from Mondays to Thursdays and takes place in the fictional Western Cape town of Gemoedsdrif.

Skemergrond revolves around the Louw family, who are well known for their flower farm, located in Gemoedsdrif, a symbol of their hard work and dedication to what they cherish most. 
The series opens with the delivery of a letter that leads to events that will irrevocably change their life and underneath the surface of the picturesque façade lies a web of lies and secrets that’s threatening to tear the family apart. 
The producers of Skemergrond, Roberta Durrant and Penguin Films, are known for their popular and awarded series, such as Madam & Eve, Fishy Fêshuns, Projek Dina, Diepe Waters and of course Arendsvlei. 

Our very own Devonecia Swartz can be seen in the role of Christine Atkins, a successful business owner in Cape Town. She owns an events company Atkins Affairs and is looking for answers, which leads her to Gemoedsdrif.

Tune in on Monday, 1 July @ 19:30 on kykNET&kie (Channel 145) – to watch and support Devonecia Swartz! 
 


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SKEMERGROND | Devonecia Swartz

<div>The Toyota SU Woordfees is a festival that transforms the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Winelands into a whirlwind of energy and creativity as artists, audiences and communities collide in the celebration of theatre, film, dance, discourse, literature, art, music, and poetry. The Toyota SU Woordfees is more than just a festival and forms part of the division for Social Impact and Transformation at Stellenbosch University and is also the home of several long-term projects that make a difference in the lives of thousands of people.</div><div><br /></div><div>An all-night celebration of Afrikaans literature laid the foundation of the first Toyota SU Woordfees in 2000, but over the past two decades it has grown into one of South Africa’s largest multilingual arts festivals.&nbsp;</div><div>20 Years after the first all-night celebration the festival boasted with over 500 performances and events which were hosted in more than 70 venues in and around Stellenbosch.</div><div>In 2021, the festival made history during the Covid pandemic with innovative new formats and became the first South African arts festival to be presented on a pop-up television channel.</div><div>The Flikker &amp; Flash pop-up performances took place in empty shops and in the streets of Stellenbosch and was broadcasted 1-10 October 2021 and pioneered a second Woordfees TV Festival that was aired in July 2022.</div><div>This year an in-person festival will take place in Stellenbosch, 7-15 October 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few of our actors and actresses, are part of the Toyota SU Woordfees in various capacities.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, have a look at the list of productions below, where Ice Artistes’ actors and actresses will make magic on and off-stage!</div><div><br /></div><div>Bul – Cole Wessels (Costume Designer and Stage Manager)</div><div>See Muur – Conradie van Heerden (One-Man Show - Actor)</div><div>The Woman Who Fed the Dogs – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)</div><div>Anglo Angst – Gita Fourie (Stage Manager) &amp; Jean Du Plessis (Technical Designer)</div><div>Die Francois Toerien Show – Devonecia Swartz (Actress)</div><div>Brandmerk – Miché van Wyk (Actress)</div><div>Is Als Oraait by die Huis van die Here – Miché van Wyk (Actress, Writer, Costume Designer, Music, Set Design)</div><div>Teen Wil en Dank – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)</div><div>Tsekmate – Nequin Petro (Actor)</div><div>Pieces of Her – Miché van Wyk (Actress)</div><div>Die Dag toe Guppie Sweef – Robert Hindley (Actor)</div><div>Gin my die Genade – Cole Wessels (Production Designer and Stage Manager)</div><div>Afval – Jean du Plessis (Actor, Producer, Director, Set Design) &amp; Gita Fourie (Actress, Writer, Producer)</div><div>Tollie Parton – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)</div><div>Jantjies and the Pearls – Miché van Wyk (Actress) &amp; Nequin Petro (Actor)</div><div><br /></div>

The Toyota SU Woordfees is a festival that transforms the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Winelands into a whirlwind of energy and creativity as artists, audiences and communities collide in the celebration of theatre, film, dance, discourse, literature, art, music, and poetry. The Toyota SU Woordfees is more than just a festival and forms part of the division for Social Impact and Transformation at Stellenbosch University and is also the home of several long-term projects that make a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

An all-night celebration of Afrikaans literature laid the foundation of the first Toyota SU Woordfees in 2000, but over the past two decades it has grown into one of South Africa’s largest multilingual arts festivals. 
20 Years after the first all-night celebration the festival boasted with over 500 performances and events which were hosted in more than 70 venues in and around Stellenbosch.
In 2021, the festival made history during the Covid pandemic with innovative new formats and became the first South African arts festival to be presented on a pop-up television channel.
The Flikker & Flash pop-up performances took place in empty shops and in the streets of Stellenbosch and was broadcasted 1-10 October 2021 and pioneered a second Woordfees TV Festival that was aired in July 2022.
This year an in-person festival will take place in Stellenbosch, 7-15 October 2023.

A few of our actors and actresses, are part of the Toyota SU Woordfees in various capacities.

If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, have a look at the list of productions below, where Ice Artistes’ actors and actresses will make magic on and off-stage!

Bul – Cole Wessels (Costume Designer and Stage Manager)
See Muur – Conradie van Heerden (One-Man Show - Actor)
The Woman Who Fed the Dogs – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)
Anglo Angst – Gita Fourie (Stage Manager) & Jean Du Plessis (Technical Designer)
Die Francois Toerien Show – Devonecia Swartz (Actress)
Brandmerk – Miché van Wyk (Actress)
Is Als Oraait by die Huis van die Here – Miché van Wyk (Actress, Writer, Costume Designer, Music, Set Design)
Teen Wil en Dank – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)
Tsekmate – Nequin Petro (Actor)
Pieces of Her – Miché van Wyk (Actress)
Die Dag toe Guppie Sweef – Robert Hindley (Actor)
Gin my die Genade – Cole Wessels (Production Designer and Stage Manager)
Afval – Jean du Plessis (Actor, Producer, Director, Set Design) & Gita Fourie (Actress, Writer, Producer)
Tollie Parton – Cole Wessels (Stage Manager)
Jantjies and the Pearls – Miché van Wyk (Actress) & Nequin Petro (Actor)


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<div>The 11th kykNET Silwerskerm festival will start on 23 August and end, on 26 August, with the Silwerskerm-awards and Gala night.</div><div>The Silwerskerm festival started in 2011, in Prins Albert, a small town in the Karoo, where only one feature film with the title “ ’n Saak van geloof” was shown.&nbsp;</div><div>Since 2011 this initiative was used to give the local film industry a boost and has led to more than 170 new short films and 50 feature films.&nbsp;</div><div>The list of success stories is long and impressive and not only did this create numerous job opportunities for actors and crew, but it created a platform for most of South Africa’s top filmmakers to enter the industry as winners of the well-known Silwerskerm festival – short film project.</div><div><br /></div><div>While several feature films by seasoned filmmakers will be making their world debut at this prestige-event, the event is also known to be a proverbial “display window” for budding talent.</div><div>Various short films, produced under mentorship, puts the spotlight on new artists.</div><div>This year, these short films, will also include short documentaries.&nbsp;</div><div>The festival includes premieres and screenings as well as pannel discussions, workshops and masterclasses where invited guests will share their knowledge, experience, and insights.</div><div><br /></div><div>See Conradie van Heerden in the short film, HIER | DAAR screening on 24 August @ 9:00 and Kim Syster can seen in the premiere of Frankie &amp; Felipe (Feature Film) on 24 August @ 16:30.</div><div><br /></div><div>In 2023, the award-ceremony will include awards for Film and Television actors, presenters and personalities who have been responsible great television entertainment that was aired between 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023.</div><div>Devonecia Swartz has been nominated for the Best Newcomer in a Telenovella or Soap, for her role of Eva in Arendsvlei, and Marciel Hopkins, has been nominated for the Best Presenter in a Reality Show for Boer Soek ‘n Vrou.</div><div><br /></div><div>We can’t wait to see what this year’s Silwerskerm Festival will deliver!</div><div><br /></div>

The 11th kykNET Silwerskerm festival will start on 23 August and end, on 26 August, with the Silwerskerm-awards and Gala night.
The Silwerskerm festival started in 2011, in Prins Albert, a small town in the Karoo, where only one feature film with the title “ ’n Saak van geloof” was shown. 
Since 2011 this initiative was used to give the local film industry a boost and has led to more than 170 new short films and 50 feature films. 
The list of success stories is long and impressive and not only did this create numerous job opportunities for actors and crew, but it created a platform for most of South Africa’s top filmmakers to enter the industry as winners of the well-known Silwerskerm festival – short film project.

While several feature films by seasoned filmmakers will be making their world debut at this prestige-event, the event is also known to be a proverbial “display window” for budding talent.
Various short films, produced under mentorship, puts the spotlight on new artists.
This year, these short films, will also include short documentaries. 
The festival includes premieres and screenings as well as pannel discussions, workshops and masterclasses where invited guests will share their knowledge, experience, and insights.

See Conradie van Heerden in the short film, HIER | DAAR screening on 24 August @ 9:00 and Kim Syster can seen in the premiere of Frankie & Felipe (Feature Film) on 24 August @ 16:30.

In 2023, the award-ceremony will include awards for Film and Television actors, presenters and personalities who have been responsible great television entertainment that was aired between 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023.
Devonecia Swartz has been nominated for the Best Newcomer in a Telenovella or Soap, for her role of Eva in Arendsvlei, and Marciel Hopkins, has been nominated for the Best Presenter in a Reality Show for Boer Soek ‘n Vrou.

We can’t wait to see what this year’s Silwerskerm Festival will deliver!


SILWERSKERMFEES Kyknet Awards 23-26 August

SILWERSKERMFEES 2023

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