The annual Plett Arts Festival starts on Monday and besides the plethora of shows, exhibitions, workshops and courses to look forward to, a new event called Afridocs will also make its debut.
This celebration of the best of African documentary is an Ikasi Media collaboration and takes place at the Piesang Valley hall from July 4 to 6.
Producer Don Edkins, activist and judge Albie Sachs and African music authority Richard Nwamba will add insight to the documentaries.

Mama Africa, on July 4, paints an unforgettable portrait of the late Miriam Makeba, artist and civil rights activist who devoted her life to promoting peace and justice and fighting racism. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Edkins, producer of Mama Africa, will present the film.
Have you Heard from Johannesburg – OR Tambo will be screened on July 5 and gives rare insight into the life, ethos and politics of the ANC leader who was instrumental in bringing an end to apartheid. ..