Sanlam ‘Boland Rugby’

I DID THAT CRAFT AWARDS
Judge’s Pick

IDIDTHAT JUDGE
Nomfundo Myeni

AWARDED
05 October 2026

JUDGES COMMENT ON DIRECTION
“You know when a film leaves you with a smile? That’s what Thina Zibi did here. This is a story I’ve been yearning to see in our South African commercial space. A story about the coloured community that showcases their spirit, their joy, their love for family – blood or no blood. How they carry each other. Their pride. Their shared sense of humour. I love that this film didn’t try to do a diversity job, but it celebrated a group of people in their culture, in their language and in their raw form – but still giving it a cinematic, doccie-style texture that makes you feel like you’re in the neighbourhood through breaking the 4th wall. Each performance feels familiar and relatable. Watching this felt like a warm hug.”

– Nomfundo Myeni, Creative Director at We Are Bizarre

View I DID THAT Craft Awards September 2026 showcase

This is a film piece where community is captured and embraced.
A love of a legend, a passion for sport, a wholesome sense of belonging and the true supporters behind all of it.

This is not just a commercial, but a portrayal of genuine moments where the ordinary get lost in their extraordinary passion.

Brand/Client: Sanlam
Creative Director: Ansaawf Jakoet
Designer: Sidney Taylor
Brand Specialist: Noni Ndlebe
Sponsorships Manager: Gary van Loggerenberg
Sponsorships Senior Manager: Elena Meyer

Production House: Triple Story Content
Director: Thina Zibi
Executive Producer: Monareng Makwetla
Casting Director: Amin Gray
Line Producer: Santie Debruyn
Production Manager: Adali van Dalen

Photography
Photographer: Andile Phewa
Photographer Assist: Nkateko Mondhlana
Photographer Assist: Kheta Muholi

Camera/DIT/VT
DOP: Jono Kyriakou
1st Assistant Director: Corry Turner
1st AC: Akihiro Tanaka
2nd AC: Oyise Siphungela
DIT: Gareth Wiese
VT: Augusto Figueira

Lighting Department
Gaffer: JP Hankins
BB Lights: Rory Hankins
Spark: Harrison Taggart
Spark: Stephen Naki

Grips Department
Key Grip: Eric Lolo
BB Grips: Inga Ntshakaza
Sound Tech: Joshua Yon

Art Department
Art Director: Laurence Bishop
Props Master: Lala du Plessis
Art Assist: Hendri
Art Assist: John
Art Assist: Cathi van Pletzen
Art Assist: Pieter Smit

Wardrobe/HMU
Wardrobe: Melissa Henderson
Wardrobe Assistant: Terence Masamuna
Hair & Make Up: Zenique Gordon

Location
Location Manager: Sulaiman Ryklief
Location Assistant: Kendal Smith
Driver: Faldie Jettiem
Set PA: Anais Herman
Set PA: Ethan Vaughan
Medic & Safety Officer: Shadley Abrahams

Catering Department
Craft Team: Edmore Runesu
Craft Team: Asanda Mtshobile
Craft Team: Solomizi Khupiso
Catering Team: Elliot Tsetse
Catering Team: Elijah Masarirambi
Catering Team: Malwande Tsetse

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