Ase Research Film Project

Ase Research Film Project Follow us on our exploratory journey to understanding wealth inequality in South Africa 25 years since the end of the apartheid system.

This research film will document the journey of four Black, millennial, scholar-activists as they explore the history

05/03/2026

Our interviewee, Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, MD., reflects on her decades of anti-apartheid activism and the meaning of Ubuntu.



Credits:

A young Mamphela Ramphele addressing the community. Ramphele was a key figure in advancing the Black Community Programmes – via South Africa History Online

From left to right-Steve Biko, Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Mxolisi Mvovo,Steve's brother-in-law relaxing at the Zanempilo clinic, circa 1975 – via South Africa History Online

Mamphela Ramphele — Photo by World Economic Forum / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A section of the Linton Panel, one of the richest examples of Stone Age San Bushman rock art, in South Africa’s Iziko National Museum in Cape Town. (H Bechen, CC BY-SA 2.0)

📸 in between interviews with Ubuntu Rising's Lead Producer Jamal Grant
02/03/2026

📸 in between interviews with Ubuntu Rising's Lead Producer Jamal Grant

Dr. Mamphela Ramphele has been a leader in the efforts to educate and reform South Africa in the years following Aparthe...
25/02/2026

Dr. Mamphela Ramphele has been a leader in the efforts to educate and reform South Africa in the years following Apartheid. Throughout her political pursuits and as the Co-Founder of initiatives like ReimagineSA, she has remained a leader and inspiration for all who are seeking to create a more unified South Africa.

Our interviewee, Lance Thomas, describes the divide between Alexandra township and neighboring Sandton — Africa’s riches...
18/02/2026

Our interviewee, Lance Thomas, describes the divide between Alexandra township and neighboring Sandton — Africa’s richest square mile.



Credits:

Alexandra migrant settlements — Photo by Gsalamander / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Sandton skyline — Photo by Nick Roux / CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Photo by iStock / fivepointsix (Asset ID: 1044447238)

18/02/2026

Our interviewee, Lance Thomas, describes the divide between Alexandra township and neighboring Sandton — Africa’s richest square mile.



Credits:

Alexandra migrant settlements — Photo by Gsalamander / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Sandton skyline — Photo by Nick Roux / CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Photo by iStock / fivepointsix (Asset ID: 1044447238)

Capturing the moment with Aneisha Jabulile Malcolm on our trip to South Africa 📸 🌍
16/02/2026

Capturing the moment with Aneisha Jabulile Malcolm on our trip to South Africa 📸 🌍

In his work as a theologian and former missionary, Lance Thomas draws on his apartheid-era upbringing to challenge the l...
13/02/2026

In his work as a theologian and former missionary, Lance Thomas draws on his apartheid-era upbringing to challenge the long-held and lingering predjudice and advocate for a more equal South Africa.

Want to learn more about Ubuntu Rising? Tap the link in our bio for additional information.

08/12/2025

Our interviewee, Ayanda Allie, shares her thoughts on the changing mandates of leadership in the decades since apartheid’s end.



Credits:
President Nelson Mandela Congressional Gold Medal, Douglas Graham, CQ Roll Call, Library of Congress

A candid moment from the team's trip to the Cradle of Humanity...🌍✨🗺️
04/12/2025

A candid moment from the team's trip to the Cradle of Humanity...🌍✨🗺️

Through her work in politics and broadcasting, our interviewee, Ayanda Allie empowers a new generation to continue the f...
30/11/2025

Through her work in politics and broadcasting, our interviewee, Ayanda Allie empowers a new generation to continue the fight for equality and justice post-apartheid by providing educational assistance to students in Soweto Township.

Thank you to the Power 987 South African Radio Station for giving the Asé Research Team the opportunity to share our exp...
08/11/2025

Thank you to the Power 987 South African Radio Station for giving the Asé Research Team the opportunity to share our experiences with our film, Ubuntu Rising! 🎥

Ubuntu Rising weaves together the diverse perspectives of four Black American voices to reflect on 25 years since Aparth...
30/10/2025

Ubuntu Rising weaves together the diverse perspectives of four Black American voices to reflect on 25 years since Apartheid and the ongoing journey toward justice and progress.

Want to learn more about Ubuntu Rising? Tap the link in our bio for additional information. AseResearchFilm.org

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