There was a time in South African media when people with albinism were scarce as an Indian boxer. It was not a norm to have a strong and frequent representation of such people in the media space.
In recent times, however, there has been quite a fair representation of this beautiful and unique breed of human beings, whereby we have witnessed them securing well-deserved seats at prestigious tables.
SABC 1’s soapie, Uzalo, is currently running a powerful storyline about the hunting and killing of albino’s in our society. The aim of this particular storyline is to change the general narrative around people with albinism as they are perceived, (according to our African society) to possess some kind of supernatural powers and thus making it the primary reason behind numerous senseless albino killings.
These are the dangerous attitudes we are trying to change by bringing awareness to the plight of people born with Albinism through the #Uzalo storyline. We condemn violence against people born with Albinism. #SayNoToAlbinismAttacks pic.twitter.com/VMH4FS8skt
— Mon - Fri 8:30pm (@Uzalo_SABC1) October 1, 2018
When one takes a glance at fashion pages and television screens, you are bound to spot a few albino faces. These select few batch of people have made impeccable strides in their respective careers including; Fashion, Acting and Television Presenting; and just like most of us, they too have gone through trying times but they were able to pull themselves out of those dark moments in their lives.
Refilwe Modiselle has defied numerous odds in her impressive career thus far. The actress, tv host and model was once dubbed as someone to look out for by American television powerhouse, Oprah Winfrey’s annual 'Power List…’Refilwe is not here to play games.
We first had a glance at this talented actress, Michelle on Mzansi’s Magic’s, Isibaya as Zakithi. She took South Africa by storm as many marvelled at her acting skills and of course beauty. Michelle is pretty much still new in the world of television therefore a lot more can be expected from this ambitious actress.
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is a well known top model in South Africa and has worked with renowned fashion designers that would leave some seething with jealousy. Thando has had her own fair share of challenges however she has always risen above it all.Not much is known about this Durban born model. However his face is quite a regular when one takes a glance at fashions pages and runways. Sanele is passionate about his sizzling modelling career and has also taken part in dialogues regarding bringing awareness about people with albinism in our society.
Even though legendary actress and TV executive, Leleti Khumalo is not exactly an albino, her stance to not cover up her skin with make up on etv’s Imbewu serves as an inspiration to people living with a skin condition as hers – Vitiligo. Leleti has finally accepted her skin condition and is brave to stand tall in public.
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