Mduduzi Gift Zwane, 20, will soon appear on Generations, South Africa's most watched soapie, on SABC 1{South Africa Broadcasting Cooperation}. Who is Mduduzi Gift Zwane? Well, the 20-year-old hail from Atteridgeville, Extension 7. He tremendously made a breakthrough in his career path by being featured on Generation.
Born and raised in Atteridgeville, coming from a family of five, with three siblings Zwane had always wanted to appear on television. He attended Bud-Mbelle and Phutaditshaba Primary School, thereafter went to Edward Phatudi High School where he obtained his matric in 2012. On September 6, 2013, I sat with him at GoWired WiFi spot in Atteridgeville Municipal Offices to interview him. I was interested to know more about his future plans, the challenges he met along the way and more about his role on Generations.
As the interview deepens, he spoke fluently and firmly about acting, modeling and his collaboration with Thusanang Community Project. Passionate and ambitious, Zwane's love for acting entice a lot about his character. He is an observant, very intellectual and committed as well. He is currently an actor, model, manager and co-owner of Fearless Walk Agency.
Zwane's role will be featured in December, and he will be known as Phumelele's friend. He will also be seen in a new drama series, which will be aired soon on SABC 1. The drama series is based on Task Force, which tackles variety of corruption. Fearless Walk Agency, a company he co-own with Gabriel Modiba [Founder&Co-owner] which started in 2003, helped he mature in acting industry. In 2009, the company was registered under the influence of high rate of unemployment in the community and passion for casting agency. Enthusiastic as ever, Zwane stayed focused and committed to his craft hoping to be acknowledged, to be recognized by someone.
Starting a business in not easy, especially coming from a poor background were there isn't a support structure and reliance. Tough as it is, Gabriel Madiba, founder of Fearless Walk Agency, went all-out to assist Zwane's triumph. When I asked him how he got this geek {feature part} on Generations? He vehemently said, ''I am a hustle, through Jays Artist''. We met with Vusi, the manager of Jays Artist in order to get this opportunity. Vusi, have seen me in one of the events show and got interested about my craft, thereafter gave me a call, explained Zwane.
In March 30, 2013, we (Fearless Walk Agency) hosted a beauty pageant in Atteridgeville Shopping Complex (Attlyn mall) in short, presenting Ms and Mr Attlyn 2013. The event was one of the successful events hosted by Fearless Walk Agency.
All he's asking for is a sponsorship for his business company and a recognition. Fearless Walk Agency is about casting in presenters, music videos, photo shooting, acting and modeling. They are also promote youth awareness in the community,by educating them about modeling industry and modeling as a career, more importantly about a healthy lifestyle when one is a model. Recruiting girls and boys from the age of 8-13 year-old [teens], adult 14 to 28 year-old girls and boys too. Most of their models come from poor backgrounds, around Pretoria, areas like Soshanguve, Mamelodi and Pretoria central.
Right side, Gabriel Madiba [Founder and Co-owner of Fearless Walk Modeling Agency and Casting] centre, Jerminah[IT/worker at GoWiFi Hot Spot],Me on the left side.
Models are categorized: Body Structure
1. Plus size [curves] model
2. Run-away models
3. Commercial models [cast-presenter and music videos
4. Photo shoot
Their sponsorship [clothes] are Woolworths, Ackermans, PEP store, Mr Price, Legit and Jet clothing shops. And for food is Nandos, Romans Pizza, Akona and Indulgence Ice-Cream.
They market themselves on social media such as Facebook, phamplets, posters, email etc, just to mention few. ''I started at school to model, fell in love with fashion. In 2008, it's were it began my love for modeling'', said Gift Zwane. "'My first experience on stage was in 2009, with Fearless Walk Agency and will cherish the memories forever", said Zwane.
Their designer is Aunty Martha, her range is called MMattire- Fearless Walk designer. Martha, is Madiba's aunt, provide them with clothes and market her clothing range as well. Zwane and co, have been on numerous stages around South Africa, and worn different designers [local-ones] like Azaria by Azacci Emporium Brand, Zabalaza Kreaxion and Dream Champz Productionz-Pty Ltd, they are based in Pretoria and Tailor K, for male artist and De Ntha's Production.
Shadrack, one of the designers who saw Zwane on Facebook and gave him a call, to model for him,was invited recently at the event in September 28, 2013, at Rhapsody Sunny Park Mall in Pretoria. He was astonished as ever to see Zwane's talent in modeling. Whenever there is an event to show-case his new clothing range, he call Zwane to model for him.
"Our strategy is to creat a fashion tour, by hosting fashion shows in various places by doing so we are markerting the company and learning as well", said Zwane. Difficult as it is, starting a business eageristic Zwane hopes that one day someone out there will notice him, his talent and invest too.
If you are that someone, take your time acknowledge Zwane's talent in modeling and acting, give him a call and make change #Sponsorship.
By: Nelly Portia
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