When Ogilvy heard about two men who targeted KFC branches as fake food inspectors to get free meals, the story – which later proved to be fake itself – inspired a three-part documentary-style campaign for their client detailing the “investigation” that followed. And Katlego’s storytelling skills and talent for comedy were immediately put on the case.
“The KFC PI Diaries” follows top Private Investigator Beckett Mathunzi as he pulls out all the stops to find the dastardly culprit, the clues mounting up as he gets closer and closer to solving the mystery. Like, really close. Fantastic casting, quirky and understated comedic timing and editing and a Coen brothers-inspired shooting style makes for a riveting and hilarious crime investigation “whodunnit”.
And with the three films achieving over three million views within three days, it seems we’re not the only ones to think so.
So if you’re looking for answers for your concept idea and need a razor sharp mind to crack the case, contact Spitfire and we’ll get Katlego onto it. Because all the evidence points to a brilliant result.

A little bit Sleazy, a little bit Mellow, JT stays true to Ballantine’s.
There are some projects that are just made to be. People and brands that are perfect for each other. Which is how, as a continuation of their worldwide Stay True Cities campaign, Ballantine’s called on Spitfire Film Director, Sound Designer and Music Producer JT to create their latest documentary showcasing two of Pitori’s hottest DJs.Sons of Soshunguve and Ga-Rankuwa, Mellow and Sleazy found each other through their love of Bacardi and Amapiano and they haven’t looked back since. While JT’s love of merging music, visuals and sound design to tell stories with a striking/gritty/vibrant style really shines through in this five minute mini-documentary for Ballantine’s and #staytruecities.Living the work is what comes naturally to JT, whatever the project. You could say that working with extremely talented people and brave clients is music to his ears. Take a look for yourself. And then contact us to see – and hear – what JT can do for you.

MTV underwent a brand refresh in 2021 and we were approached by MTV Base to create new idents for the channel. They wanted something that was fresh and highlighted different dance cultures across the African continent.

"The lock down has really brought out many mixed emotions.
The one that I can say for sure regarding our president is pride.
This may seem crazy but the reason I am posting this video today is because I feel that Covid and Cyril might be a bit like The Rugby World Cup.
It’s is a great unifier and shows the empathy that we have for each other as a country. And that makes me feel proud, the same way we all felt proud and celebrated in the streets together when we, against all odds. Won the RWC in 95, 2007 and 2019!
Thank you to Grid and FNB for entrusting us with this project that superseded all our expectations.
May we all be together celebrating in the streets again in the near future"

Comedy Central, Heritage Day and Spitfire’s Katlego Baaitse. Serious?
Hola, heita, howzit – it’s Heritage Month, and there’s no country on earth that mixes it up quite like South Africa does. And no Director that likes mixing up people, comedy, performance and storytelling quite like Spitfire’s Katlego Baaitse.
Invited by Comedy Central to work with great comedic talents such as Mashabela, Peach van Pletzen and Schalk Bezuidenhout, and with cameos from musicians like Mpumi, Donald , Kurt Darren and Leah, Katlego created a series of tongue-in-cheek music videos celebrating South Africa’s resilience, diversity and, most importantly, our unique brand of humour. Demonstrating once again Katlego’s natural affinity for comedy and his ability to coax outstanding performances from his cast.
Spitfire can create outstanding performances for your work too. Contact us now to find out how to get your (creative) hole filled. Seriously.

Spitfire’s JT cleans up with Personal Touch.
Innovation? Spitfire’s JT has innovation. Bags of it. And it seems Personal Touch has too. So when agency LimelightSA was looking for a director to announce a revolutionary shift in laundry powder, two letters were all they needed.Spitfire Director JT, supported by co-founder and Director AK, is fast building a reputation for cut-to-the-heart-of-it, insight focussed, can-do directing that pulls an audience in and leaves them all the wiser. Laundry powder that comes in sheets? JT creates an in-camera future that entertains and gets big results in the present.You want innovation? Call Spitfire now to find out more. And watch JT clean up.

MTV underwent a brand refresh in 2021 and we were approached by MTV Base to create new idents for the channel. They wanted something that was fresh and highlighted different dance cultures across the African continent.

"The lock down has really brought out many mixed emotions.
The one that I can say for sure regarding our president is pride.
This may seem crazy but the reason I am posting this video today is because I feel that Covid and Cyril might be a bit like The Rugby World Cup.
It’s is a great unifier and shows the empathy that we have for each other as a country. And that makes me feel proud, the same way we all felt proud and celebrated in the streets together when we, against all odds. Won the RWC in 95, 2007 and 2019!
Thank you to Grid and FNB for entrusting us with this project that superseded all our expectations.
May we all be together celebrating in the streets again in the near future"