Thuli Zuma
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Thuli Zuma has etched her name as an award-winning screenwriter, poet, director, and producer. She is the Head Writer and Head of Development at Stained Glass TV, a well-established production house based in South Africa.
Her remarkable career is adorned with significant contributions to some of the most groundbreaking television shows in the country. Born with a creative spirit, Thuli continues to shape the television landscape with her out of box thinking, razor sharp wit and unique insight and deep understanding of drama. Her writing skills became evident early on when she took international stages by storm and swept awards with her remarkable Poetry. She explored the creative world further when she joined the writing and directing team of Uzalo and created one of the most compelling Drama series in South Africa.
Thuli's narrative brilliance extended beyond Uzalo as she took on the role of head writer for the hit drama series eHostela. In a display of her creative versatility, she co-created, head-wrote, and directed the epic pre-colonial drama Ifalakhe, showcasing her ability to navigate diverse storytelling genres with finesse.
Notably, Thuli co-created and head-wrote Durban Gen, a series that not only resonated with audiences but also witnessed an astonishing 305% year-over-year increase in viewership for its 6:30 pm slot. Her impact on the industry continued with The Wife, a project that shattered Showmax records, boasting the most first-day views of all time and the highest number of hours watched within four days of its launch. She also Co-created and head-wrote the YA drama GO! Thuli's creative genius has been responsible for writing over 350 hours of television content throughout her illustrious career.
AWARDS: 2nd place at the Individual World Poetry Slam Urbana New York Grand Slam Champion 2013 Poet - Mbokodo Award ( Poetry 2014 Winner)
NOMINATIONS: SAFTA Golden Horn 2017 - UZALO- Best Achievement in Script Writing
Her remarkable career is adorned with significant contributions to some of the most groundbreaking television shows in the country. Born with a creative spirit, Thuli continues to shape the television landscape with her out of box thinking, razor sharp wit and unique insight and deep understanding of drama. Her writing skills became evident early on when she took international stages by storm and swept awards with her remarkable Poetry. She explored the creative world further when she joined the writing and directing team of Uzalo and created one of the most compelling Drama series in South Africa.
Thuli's narrative brilliance extended beyond Uzalo as she took on the role of head writer for the hit drama series eHostela. In a display of her creative versatility, she co-created, head-wrote, and directed the epic pre-colonial drama Ifalakhe, showcasing her ability to navigate diverse storytelling genres with finesse.
Notably, Thuli co-created and head-wrote Durban Gen, a series that not only resonated with audiences but also witnessed an astonishing 305% year-over-year increase in viewership for its 6:30 pm slot. Her impact on the industry continued with The Wife, a project that shattered Showmax records, boasting the most first-day views of all time and the highest number of hours watched within four days of its launch. She also Co-created and head-wrote the YA drama GO! Thuli's creative genius has been responsible for writing over 350 hours of television content throughout her illustrious career.
AWARDS: 2nd place at the Individual World Poetry Slam Urbana New York Grand Slam Champion 2013 Poet - Mbokodo Award ( Poetry 2014 Winner)
NOMINATIONS: SAFTA Golden Horn 2017 - UZALO- Best Achievement in Script Writing
