{"id":5320,"date":"2025-07-16T18:15:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hconline.co.za\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2025-07-21T20:21:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:21:04","slug":"phola-youth-auditions-for-a-netflix-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.highveldchronicle.co.za\/wp64\/phola-youth-auditions-for-a-netflix-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Phola youth auditions for a Netflix series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Phola<\/strong>\u2013 A wave of excitement was buzzing in the air in surrounding areas of Phola as aspiring actors flocked to Makause Combined School to audition for an upcoming Netflix series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The auditions held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, were hosted by Gejile, a local creative organisation known for promoting grassroots talent and creating platforms for underrepresented youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The auditions attracted not only hopeful performers but also known figures in South African entertainment, local leaders, and law enforcement came to support the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most revered guests was legendary actor Jerry Phele, popularly known as &#8220;Mofokeng&#8221; from the classic sitcom <em>Emzini Wezinsizwa<\/em>. Speaking exclusively to <strong><em>Highveld Chronicle<\/em><\/strong> he reflected on how such initiatives can change lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I started acting, there were very few opportunities for people in the townships. Today, seeing this kind of platform reaching Phola makes me emotional,\u201d Phele said. \u201cI saw talent today that reminded me of where I began. My message to these young people is simple: stay focused, respect the industry, and don\u2019t ever stop learning. Even if you don\u2019t get selected now, your time will come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining Phele was Amos Mnguni, known for his powerful role in the SABC1 drama <em>Uzalo<\/em>. \u201cThere is real fire here,\u201d said Mnguni. \u201cI saw boys and girls today who could easily hold their own in front of any camera. We need to stop thinking that talent only lives in the big cities. These rural and township youth are ready. What they need is investment, access, and continued support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event wasn\u2019t just about acting, it was about inspiration. This was best captured by Lwandle Sithole, a finalist in the 2025 Miss Teen Emalahleni pageant, who delivered an impassioned speech to the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all have talents. Whether it\u2019s acting, singing, dancing or speaking. Your gift is valid,\u201d Lwandle said. \u201cThis audition proves that you don\u2019t need to leave your town to chase your dreams. The dream can come to you. But we have to be prepared, focused, and ready when it does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing the SoGuje Ndzundza Royal House, Chief Mhlekwa Mahlangu, extended his gratitude to Gejile and Netflix for bringing such a life-changing opportunity to the youth of Phola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToo often our children are left idle during school holidays, and that\u2019s when they fall into dangerous habits [such as] substance abuse, crime, peer pressure,\u201d Chief Ndzundza said. \u201cWe wish this could happen every holiday season to keep them engaged, hopeful, and driven. 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