Mnoza ka Melane

Creative Director | Storyteller | Film & Radio Practitioner 

 

Mnoza ka Melane is a creative leader, storyteller, and media practitioner from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape whose career has been dedicated to telling African stories with purpose, power, and authenticity. With more than a decade of experience spanning television, radio drama, film production, casting, directing, and content development, he has become a respected voice in South Africa’s creative industry. 

 

With background in journalism, Mnoza began his media journey as a television presenter on SABC1’s Lungelo Lakho and Asikhulume. He later built a successful acting career with appearances in productions including Tsha-Tsha, Generations, Rhythm City, Backstage, and several theatre productions, before moving behind the scenes to shape stories as a producer, director, and creative strategist. 

 

He founded the Drama Department at Tru FM in Bhisho and now serves as a Drama Producer at UMhlobo Wenene FM, where he develops compelling radio dramas that reach millions of South Africans. His contribution to television also included serving as Casting Director for Gqeberha: The Empire from Season 1 through Season 2, helped discover and shape talent for one of the country’s most successful television productions. 

 

As founder of Mnoza ka Melane Productions, He is passionate about growing the Eastern Cape’s film and digital creative economy. He mentors emerging filmmakers, actors, writers, and content creators, believing that storytelling is both a cultural responsibility and a powerful engine for innovation, education, and economic empowerment. 

“Telling African stories with purpose, power and authenticity.”