5 September 2025
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - A young actor from Klerksdorp Technical High School has a very bright future ahead of him.
Kumkani Pilonti’s name may not be too familiar, but watch out as he intends to make acting his career and next year he wants to be in various productions as he has signed with a new agency.
How did he get into film? He made a Tiktok video and was contacted to audition for a role.
Pilonti, now 17 years old and in Grd 10, played the support lead character in the film “Thabo & The Rhino Case,” which is a drama now streaming on Apple TV. It was made in 2022. This international film was produced by Oscar Award-winning producer Peter Hermann and German production company Desert Flower.
“In the film, Thabo wants to become a private detective. If only his home, the small African village, was not the most peaceful Savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the safari park for its horn.”
By doing this German film, he was noticed and was offered a part in Reyka, an award-winning TV series on M-Net and Showmax. “I’ve had the chance to be part of the Emmy-nominated series, where I played Young Zwelethu, the younger version of Pallance Dladla,” he said.
He expressed his gratitude to the principal of THS Klerksdorp, Rodwell Miles, for allowing him to miss school and appreciates the support and guidance throughout his journey. “Their encouragement has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals,” he said.
He told Klerksdorp Record he wants to share his story to spark interest and positivity within the community and to showcase the great work being done at THS Klerksdorp.
Remember his name and fresh face - you will see a lot of this bright star in the future.
