Ayanda Halimana is one of South Africa’s storytelling maestros. She possesses an innate understanding of technical story structure and instinctually develops authentic characters and narratives with depth. She has clarity in her communication and she leads well during story workshops. Her brilliance during story development is matched by her resourcefulness and mindfulness when working within allocated budgets. Her creative leadership attributes are impressive. I have been captivated by her writing styles, and enthralled during the writing phase. I am particularly impressed by her profound respect for her craft and her respect for story investors, including broadcasters, producers, and fellow writers.

Her quirkiness is cute, and her comprehensive mastery of genre-specific writing styles must be recognised. Ayanda Halimana stands out as a true force in the storytelling arena because her imagination continually blossoms. I am deeply privileged to have had the opportunity to work alongside her. Her brilliance and humanity are truly inspiring