Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his congratulations to veteran actress Leleti Khumalo and acclaimed producer Anant Singh after their poignant short film Don’t Give Up received the Golden Nymph Award at the 64th Monte‑Carlo Television Festival in Monaco.
While returning from the G7 Summit in Canada, the pair crossed paths at OR Tambo International Airport, where Khumalo proudly shared news of their prestigious win with the President.
In a heartfelt post on X, Ramaphosa applauded their success: “I congratulate Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for flying our flag and for spotlighting one of our nation’s socioeconomic challenges”.
On my travels to and from the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Canada, I had the good and proud fortune of bumping into our veteran star performer Leleti Khumalo at OR Tambo International Airport.
Leleti did have something to declare: she’d returned from the Monte Carlo Television Festival… pic.twitter.com/iI18v0DCsS
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) June 19, 2025
Their film, directed by Darrell James Roodt, delves into the heart‑wrenching reality of homelessness through the silent struggle of Faith—a mother of two navigating life on the streets of Johannesburg .
Don’t Give Up, featuring a score from the legendary Philip Glass and Peter Gabriel, blends visual storytelling with emotional resonance — highlighting both artistic excellence and urgent social commentary.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
