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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…

Deeply human: Swati Mandela-Dlamini and Zaziwe Manaway in The Trials of Winnie Mandela S1. Photo: Netflix

‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela’: beyond the single story

Explore 'The Trials of Winnie Mandela', a Netflix documentary that offers an authentic, nuanced portrayal of one of South Africa's most fascinating and contested figures.…

From left to right: Sthandiwe Kgoroge, S'dumo Mtshali, and Gugu Gumede

Inside ‘The Polygamist’: The cast unpack betrayal, desire and emotional survival

The cast of Sue Nyathi's viral Netflix adaptation, 'The Polygamist', delve into the series' intense themes of betrayal, desire, and emotional survival, reflecting on how the show…

Based on Sue Nyathi's novel, Netflix's ‘The Polygamist’ turns a familiar story of love, betrayal and power into one of the most talked-about South African dramas of the year

The Polygamist: Familiar themes, powerful performances

The new Netflix series, The Polygamist, based on Sue Nyathi's novel, has become a major talking point. This 22-episode drama features a strong cast led by Gugu Gumede as Joyce…