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a visual storyteller

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ABOUT ME

Mapule 'Maps' Mokete is a multimedia journalist and a visual storyteller who is passionate about telling untold stories and contributing something beautiful to this world using her talent, skill and creativity.

I am a self taught photographer, a filmmaker, a writer, a content creator and an overall creative.

My work aims to touch people's hearts, inspire them and give them hope.

FILMS

As a visual storyteller, developing a compelling story is an important skill to practice. A skill I am willing to practice for the rest of my career.

Lifesyle Piece - Mivuyo Dalasile

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Lifesyle Piece - Mivuyo Dalasile

In this lifestyle piece, we get deep into knowing about a visual artist, Mivuyo Dalasile. She takes us through her journey in the arts and how it has shaped the woman that she is today.

Sanele Phillip: A Poem

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Sanele Phillip: A Poem

A short film in collaboration with Sanele Phillip, the Poet.

A Nightmare

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A Nightmare

This silent short film speaks on Gender Based Violence. It features a student Nobuhle Mathaba going home late after a long day of working at the university library. On her way home, she experiences her biggest fear.

UkuZazi nokuZazisa

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UkuZazi nokuZazisa

In this documentary, Siphosethu Balakisi goes on a journey of knowing herself and family history through the rituals such as Ukuphahla, Ukufutha and Ukuvasa.

Vulindlela: A News Story

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Vulindlela: A News Story

In this story, we take a look into the Vulindlela programme and how it has helped many grade 12 learners in Makhanda with their tertiary admission.

"Soccer is my therapy" - Mohau Vuma

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"Soccer is my therapy" - Mohau Vuma

A story of a self-taught soccer player, Mohau Vuma who uses soccer as a form of therapy.

Moving mountains

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Moving mountains

Nature and my favourite Limpopo mountains made my lockdown time bearable. Production by Mapule Mokete School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University

The Farm Box

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The Farm Box

Portrait of place.Good food in Makhanda Maps Mokete looks and listens to the Farm Box in lockdown, Production by Maps Mokete School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University

SPOKEN CONSCIOUSNESS | POETRY NIGHT | EP1

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SPOKEN CONSCIOUSNESS | POETRY NIGHT | EP1

UnfilteredZA is back on your screens, giving you the first edition of our new segment, Spoken Consciousness - Poetry and Jazz night. Our main mission as Kidz of Biko is to educate, decolonize and celebrate blackness and this is one of the ways in which we do that; using different forms of art to expand the dialogue. Thank you to the performers who graced the stage with their talent and to everyone who joined us at the Slip Stream Sportsbar. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @kidz_of_biko Twitter: @Kidz_of_Biko

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY

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WRITING

INSTAGRAM AESTHETIC

In today's society, we all love taking pictures. While our motivations may differ, a lot of us take pictures that will probably end up on Instagram. I this article, I spoke to a photographer, James Fowler and some people with great Instagram profiles around campus so compile some tips on how to get your Instagram flourishing.

EL DUENDE MAGAZINE

An art magazine designed and produced by my fellow creatives. The photographs featured in here were captured by myself.

The article I wrote features the founder of Kidz of Biko, a youth organization that aims to decolonise, educate and celebrate blackness.

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