South Africa, Aug. 21 -- In an industry where fewer women are found behind the camera, Barbara Mdunge is firmly focused on the frame, capturing South Africa's defining moments as they unfold.

Newzroom Afrika camera operator Barbara Mdunge is a storyteller who works in motion. She has spent more than a decade capturing the country's defining moments from the frontlines of unfolding history. For her, the camera is a bridge between lived experience and the viewing public.

Globally, women make up less than 25% of camera operators and cinematographers, according to industry bodies such as Unesco and the International Cinematographers Guild. In technical, equipment-heavy roles, the numbers are often even lower, placing Mdunge among a small bu...