Resonance Archive Festival 2025

Eyethu Heritage Hall is deeply honoured to partner with the Resonance Archive Festival 2025.

This year’s activation holds special significance as it coincides with the founding anniversary of the iconic Eyethu Cinema on August 30. We proudly honour the vision and legacy of our founders, Ephraim “Mshengu” Tshabalala and Caroline Kinini “CK” Tshabalala, whose courage and creativity established a cultural landmark in Soweto’s history.

In collaboration with Resonance, we join in the powerful exploration of memory, resistance, archive, and Black cinematic futures, themes that have always been woven into the DNA of Eyethu. Our programme will feature a walk of remembrance on the 30th August, thought-provoking screenings and panel discussions, a vibrant community market, and dynamic live activations, all designed to celebrate heritage, inspire dialogue, and ignite new possibilities.

Our line-up will include:

28–29 August | Music Archive Pop-Up

Relive timeless music theatre classics through a special archive installation displayed on the monitors at Eyethu Heritage Hall - a rare chance to see Soweto’s music heritage come alive.

Saturday 30 August | Founders’ Day

11h00 to 12h00 - Tshabalala Walk of Remembrance:

Mshenguville - Kinini Street - KwaTshabalala - Tshabalala Family Home - Eyethu Heritage Hall

12h00 to 22h00 - A vibrant market celebration of the Tshabalala family’s entrepreneurial journey from selling cow offcuts to building Soweto’s first motor company and the iconic Eyethu Cinema. Expect 15+ local stalls, food, live music & performances - celebrating heritage, business, and community spirit.

13H00 – Screening: Charlie Steel followed by Q&A

15H00 – Panel Discussion: Resistance Cinema

With Mmabatho Montsho, Karabo Lediga, Thabang Moleya & Nomsa Mazwai

Chaired by Dr David N.C Ikpo

18H00 – Screening: How Long

Sunday 31 August | Closing Screenings

11H30 – Actors on Actors: Abigail Kubeka in conversation with Sol Rachilo

12H30 – Screening: Dilemma

15H00 – Screening: How Long

For Eyethu Heritage Hall, this partnership is not only an honour, it is a continuation of our commitment to keeping our history alive while shaping the cultural futures of generations to come.