Since the early 2000s, duduzile zamantungwa mabaso has marked South African film, television and literature with her distinct pen. She has been a strong force behind some of South Africa’s best-loved shows and films. With a versatile creative approach, and a keen ability to spin stories out of everyday life on projects as diverse as Happiness Is..., Housekeepers and Mamello.
In some circles, Mabaso is best known for her important work in poetry, having founded Poetry Potion in 2007.
In 2016, The Young Independents recognised Mabaso as one of Mzansi’s Top 100 innovators. At the time, the platform praised her unique ability to move seamlessly between writing forms — an asset which has held Kwasukela Media in good stead.
She is a member of the Writers Guild of South Africa and served on the 2023/2024 Council.