In South Africa, maternal mortality has more than quadrupled over the past decade. Women in rural areas bear the brunt of these statistics due to lack of transport, and inaccessible facilities. It seems likely that South Africa may not achieve the Millennium Development Goals relating to a declining maternal and under 5 mortality rate.
Masupatsela II
Description of episodes and credits of contribution to the “Masupatsela II” series broadcast on SABC 2 produced by Free Range Films.
“Working with the Sun: A story of Light and Learning” — A short film documenting the installation and impact of solar power and a solar powered computer laboratory at the Zwelenqaba Senior Secondary School in the Mqanduli district in the Eastern Cape of South Africa for the Solar Electric Light Fund. Camera, sound and edit by Christine Nesbitt Hills, executive producer Paul Hills 2008-2009.
Masupatsela I
Description of episodes and credits of contribution to the “Masupatsela” series broadcast on SABC 2 produced by Free Range Films.
Mantswe a Bonono
Description of episodes and credits of contribution to the “Mantswe a Bonono” series broadcast on SABC 2 produced by Free Range Films.
‘Through my Window: a visual travelogue’ is a personal work-in-progress, started in 1997, and continues today. Seen in the video is a part of that work exhibited at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa, 2007. Video courtesy of Paula Chowles.