He is one of the brains behind Bomb Productions, responsible for shows such as Yizo Yizo, Zone 14, Ayeye, Heartlines and Isibaya. Legendary filmmaker, producer and director Angus Gibson's immeasurable contribution to South Africa's film and television industry was celebrated in a night of glitz and glamour. 

CELEBRATING GREATNESS

In a lavish night of sophistication and special celebration dinner in Rosebank, Angus was commemorated for his work. Attended by Vusi Kunene, Dawn Thandeka King, Sthandiwe Tony Kgoroge and many more, they raised their glasses to the undeniable impact Angus has had over the past 30 years. Desiree Markgraaff shared a heartfelt tribute to Angus' illustrious career and captured his contribution to the industry as, "undeniably the most treasured career for South African storytelling," she said. "Angus has been a steadfast figure in the many stories South Africans have gathered around the television to cry, to laugh, to savour, and to find meaning in the world around them. His ability to spot talent and bring to life the written word is undeniably like none other on the continent."

Mduduzi Mabaso and Vusi Kunene

Jay Badza and Dawn Thandeka King

Angus Gibson and Teddy Geldart

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge with Lemogang Tsipa

HIS CONTRIBUTION

Angus' contribution dates back to more than three decades. He was a founding member of Free Filmmakers, a film cooperative established in 1985. In his extensive portfolio, he produced and directed many documentary projects for European TV, nominated for prestigious awards. He co-directed the authorised biography, Mandela, Son of Africa, Father of a Nation, which was nominated for an Oscar and won the Amnesty International Media Spotlight Award and the Pare Lorentz Award. He created 70 audio-visual installations for the Apartheid Museum, which is the most visited museum in South Africa.

LOSING TEBOHO MAHLATSI

In July, the co-creator and writer of Yizo Yizo, Teboho Mahlatsi, a close friend to Angus died at 49 years old. Tebogo, along with Peter Esterhuysen, Harriet Perlman, Mtutuzeli Matshoba, and Angus looked at and identified the problems faced by South African learners during the 90s and early 2000s and narrated these concerns in the series. Angus described Tebogo as a gracious and talented storyteller. "It's been a complete shock. He is a person that I met many years ago in 1993, he was 22 years old, and we had an intern's system and he came in and was in a different league to everyone around him," Angus said. "I discovered that he had an eye and was a storyteller and good with performance. He was extraordinary and unique and I knew he was a person that I wanted to work with. We had similar passions for film."