"Ukuzibuyisa is a process of getting back or going into yourself. The film features artists Ukhona Mlandu who created the concept of Ukuzibuyisa. In this video we reflected on the female gaze, and how hair speaks about womxn and the process of letting go. Shaving hair is a common practice amongst South African cultures after death and is a symbol of starting all over again. Men are sometimes the ones who cut womxn's hair while everyone else is watching. Documentary filmmaking can help us rewrite our stories using our authentic voices and revisit stories that have been left undocumented in our history. Having grown up in the Cape Flats, this has fuelled me in studying hard to change my narrative and that of my community." - Imameleng Masitha

Imameleng Masitha is a filmmaker from Cape Town, South Africa. She enjoys making documentaries which have a focus on womxn and children, social justice. The artist featured in the video is Ukhona Mlandu, a visual arts practitioner and director of the Greatmore Studios in South Africa.

This piece is part of the "Female Filmmakers - Female Gaze - Collective Collection" brought to life by film director and feminist Josephine Landertinger Forero. Josephine invited female artists from around the world to create a piece that shows their interpretation of what "female gaze" means to them or honor women working in the film industry. The female artists were free to choose which option to pick.