Jane Mpholo from Botshabelo in the Free State, and one of our previous mentees for the NATi Rising Stars project for emerging playwrights, has been nominated for the DSTV Content Creator Awards!
Jane Mpholo, an acclaimed theatre practitioner and dynamic social impact activist, has been recognized across multiple prestigious platforms this year, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Jane has been honored with the Cultural and Creative Award for “Outstanding Actor in Theatre 2024” and has earned a finalist spot at the Fabulous Woman awards for her impactful work in using art to address gender-based violence (GBV). Her latest achievement includes a nomination for the DSTV Content Creator Awards in the “Emerging Creator Award” category, reflecting her growing influence and creativity in the digital space.
It is a full circle moment for me. In the past, I had many award-winning moments for my first short film ‘Cleanse,’ which made international festival rounds. This was followed by recognitions for my social impact work, including being listed in the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans and the News24 Young Mandelas of the Future. To now receive accolades across theatre, activism, and content creation all in the same year is truly fascinating.
Jane Mpholo
Jane’s primary platform is TikTok, where she has captivated an audience of over 130,000 followers with her unique portrayal of a Sotho character known for her stubbornness and humorous scams. Jane introduced this character to reconnect with her Sotho roots and to hone her comedic skills. “I felt a huge disconnect with my language after going to university,” Jane recalled. “By combining my love for acting and social media, I aimed to bridge that gap and improve my language and comedic abilities.”
Jane is encouraging her supporters to vote for her by sending the code “EMERGING4” to 33103. Voters have a chance to win a VIP experience at the awards ceremony on October 12th. Additionally, Jane is offering her supporters a chance to win tickets to her upcoming theatre show, “Fragmented”, scheduled for November 28-29, 2024, at PACOFS in Bloemfontein. To participate, supporters can cast their votes, take a screenshot, and tag or message Jane on any of her social media handles.
For more information and to cast your vote, visit Jane’s social media pages or contact info@janempholo.co.za
- Facebook: Jane Mpholo-Mehlape OR Jane Mpholo Arts
- Instagram: @janempholo
- Tiktok: @jane.mpholo
