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Jimmy Carr announces South African dates for 'Laughs Funny' tour
British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr has announced two South African dates in March 2027 for his global 'Laughs Funny' tour, visiting Pretoria and Cape Town.
How South African comedy found its audience
As Netflix marks a decade in South Africa, Burnt Onion Productions has transformed local comedy into a global powerhouse by keeping storytelling authentic, culturally specific,…
Ten years in, Netflix announces new expansive slate for the rest of 2026
Netflix marks a decade in South Africa with an expansive new slate of local films and series, showcasing the growth and global reach of the country's storytelling.
How ‘Sebata’ found the beast within
Filmmakers Norman Maake and Princess Zinzi Mhlongo reveal how their award-winning supernatural crime thriller, Sebata: The Beast, captures authentic African horror on the streets…
Anatomy of an adaptation
South African literature is fuelling a vibrant television renaissance, as producers transform acclaimed local novels like Angela Makholwa's Critical But Stable into compelling,…
Rowlene is figuring out which strings to keep attached
South African R&B singer-songwriter Rowlene releases her new album, Some Strings Attached, a collection of ballads exploring relationships with lovers, friends, family, and fans.…
Making ‘Umthetho’ unmistakably South African
The new Netflix series, Umthetho, explores the ironic quest of a prison gang fighting for human rights, corrupt officials, and fractured families. An adaptation of the Brazilian…
Inside the complicated bond at the heart of ‘Umthetho’
Go behind the scenes of Netflix's new South African crime series, 'Umthetho', as lead actors Nqobile 'Nunu' Khumalo and Tony Kgoroge discuss their roles as Mbali and Moses, the…
Nqanawe Shangase
Nqanawe Shangase is proving that South African cinema does not need permission to thrive. The self-taught filmmaker, writer-director, producer and founder of in-cine-uation has…
Can ‘The Polygamist’ open the door for more Zimbabwean adaptations?
Following the global success of Sue Nyathi's 'The Polygamist' on Netflix, Zimbabweans are calling for more local novels to be adapted for screen. However, industry players…
What The Polygamist gets wrong about HIV — and what would save lives in real life
The Netflix drama "The Polygamist" depicts Jonasi Gomora's death from an AIDS-related illness, but the article argues that HIV isn't the real villain. Instead, it's the denial,…
Peach van Pletzen is balancing the joy and the dread
South African music maestro Peach van Pletzen discusses his group Van Pletzen's new album 'Benaaihilism', a maximalist electronic dance music anthem. He shares insights into his…
The pan-African story of South African cinema
Joburg Film Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba delves into the profound pan-African influences that have shaped South African cinema, from the era of exile and anti-colonial…
What consumers want from connectivity today – and how operators are responding
Consumer expectations for mobile and home connectivity are rapidly shifting, driven by the ease and flexibility of digital-first and subscription-based services. This article…
‘Maternal Instinct’ exposes the deadly cost of living a lie
This review delves into 'Maternal Instinct', one of Netflix's most disturbing true-crime documentaries, exposing how unchecked deception can lead to unimaginable violence. It…