With over 15 years’ experience in the film and television industry, Hadebe currently works on two drama series for Urban Brew Studios, Mzansi Magic’s Zabalaza and e.tv’s Gold Diggers. He was nominated as an Emmy juror by the National Film and Video Foundation, which as a partner and member of the International Emmy Awards enables the South African Film and Television Industry to participate in the judging.

Hadebe is honoured at being given this opportunity, “I’m so looking forward to being exposed to the so-called ‘anchor’ of Film and Television in the world. In my role as juror I will be looking for an actor who is able to connect and effortlessly manipulate the viewer’s emotions.”

Urban Brew’s CEO Trish Taylor says, “Herbert is a man of stature within the industry, so this honour is well deserved. Not only has he been nominated numerous times for the SAFTA’s Best Director in a Television Soap, while working on Rhythm City, he has also since been a SAFTA’s judge.”

Hadebe says he’s passionate about storytelling in the film and television industry and his ultimate goal is to help create employment and sustainable innovations.

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