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KEMPTON PARK, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 15: Dr Mbongeni Ngema during the Black Musical Extravaganza at the Theatre of Marcellus on September 15, 2023 in Kempton Park, South Africa. World-acclaimed writer, lyricist, composer and film producer Mbongeni Ngema officially launched his new EP Thina Bant Abamnyama.  (Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on

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Film producer Anant Singh. (Gallo)

Anant Singh updating plans for R7.5bn Durban film studio

Singh estimates that at least 5 000 jobs will be created during the full construction phase

Film producer Anant Singh. (Gallo)

Twenty years later, Anant Singh’s R7.5bn Durban film studio may finally be built

The slow pace of development in eThekwini was raised at a meeting with Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel

Still from Shepherds and Butchers.

Shepherds and Butchers and one-dimensional characters

Both director and producer are stuck in an anachronistic milieu that will not be inconvenienced by nuanced and sensitive storytelling.

U2 Mandela song wins Golden Globe

"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" producer Anant Singh has congratulated rock band U2 for its win at the Golden Globe awards over the weekend.

Mandela film gets three Golden Globe nominations

A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela titled "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" has received three Golden Globe nominations.

Mandela movie screening stopped for 24 hours

Producer Anant Singh talks about his decision not to screen "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" for 24 hours, following the death of Madiba.

Churches have conducted services outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria where Nelson Mandela is being treated.

Anant Singh buys up R950k of Mandela memorabilia

Anant Singh, who produced the movie "Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom", has bought an assortment of signed mementos from Nelson Mandela’s personal items.

An icon of freedom: Nelson Mandela raises his fist in triumph, a symbol of the country’s hard-fought struggle for justice and equality.

Zindzi: ‘Long walk to freedom’ movie emotional

A movie about Nelson Mandela, which will be released on November 28, was met with emotion by members of his family on Saturday.

Film producer Anant Singh. (Gallo)

Mandela film wins award at Aspen Filmfest

A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela has won an Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest.

Mandela epic sweeps Toronto film fest off its feet

"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", due out in SA in November, has received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Film on the ball

The beautiful game played a vital role in raising morale on Robben Island. Now a new film looks at sport and struggle, writes Niren Tolsi.

Cape Town backs ‘film city’ with R30m

The City of Cape Town is making R30-million available to restart the development of the Dreamworld Film City project, which is still hoping to turn the eastern suburbs of Cape…