Documentary which highlights hidden gems in Midrand is nominated for an award
MIDRAND – Develd Monyae's documentary Kamoroleng Concept has been nominated for a South African India Film and Television Award.
A veteran journalist has been nominated for a South Africa India Film and Television Award (Saifta) for his latest project which explores hidden gems in Midrand.
Develd Monyae’s documentary Kamoroleng Concept focuses on unearthing hidden places of tourism and history in Midrand. Monyae is the founder and director of the Kamoraleng Heritage Institute – a research company formed with the primary aim to document rich South African stories and to preserve cultures which are gradually diminishing.
“Our market research was focused on profiling deserving individuals from political struggle, cultural activism, geographical landmarks and the equestrian sport. Which we did with our focus being Midrand and surrounding townships.
“We collected our material through collection of visuals with the view to develop accessible interactive data for research posterity of our history.”
He added, “The documentary also incorporates oral interviews which will be available online soon.”
Monyae emphasised the impact social history of South Africans has on the history of ordinary people. Through those experiences and beliefs, a broad range of historical data such as that of lifestyle, fashion, health and behavioural codes comes to life. “Our heritage and history was preserved through storytelling passed on from one generation to the next for moral principles or purposes. Our heritage is our identity and defines our existence as a people driven by love, wisdom, knowledge, peace, purity and purpose.”
Monyae said he is very excited that his work has been recognised. “Our documentary, Kamoraleng (the hut) has been nominated for Saifta awards expected to take place at Joburg Theatre this year. Other countries that have shown interest in our documentary are Nigeria and Kuwait.”
Monyae highlighted that one attraction which tourists might find interesting is a large wild fig tree with a tree trunk at The Orchards Executive Accommodation in Glen Austin that resembles the Big 5. “We are ready to welcome tourists to our beautiful city, Midrand under the tagline, ‘Meet us halfway, we’ll lead the way’.”
Details: Develd Monyae
develd.monyae@gmail.com
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