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latest news & developmentsAfter Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?
As Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media…
MultiChoice shuts showmax amid global streaming challenges
MultiChoice, part of Canal+ SA, has announced it will discontinue Showmax after a strategic review found the streaming platform’s mounting losses unsustainable in an increasingly…
Top binge entertainment picks
From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season
The art of holding space: Relebogile Mabotja on love, loss and Untied
Relebogile Mabotja holds space for loss and healing in her deeply empathetic series Untied
Mommy Club Season 3: New faces, unfiltered drama
The series returns with new cast members and an intimate look at the bold, stylish, and complex lives of modern South African moms
Netflix’s epic African journey
The global streaming giant’s strategy has been to offer a blend of local and global entertainment
Uveka Rangappa: The bittersweet emotions of a first-timer
We speak to Uveka Rangappa about her first role as local stories queue up for film and TV awards
South African series Spinners triumphs at Shanghai TV Festival, winning Best Foreign TV Series award
The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.
MultiChoice accepts Localisation Certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
The certificate underscores its steadfast dedication to supporting and amplifying local content, talent and industries
Red Ink: True crime television can teach
Author hopes the new series will induce viewers to think about the causes of violence
Digging deep on a serial killer
Documentary probes the case of Rosemary Ndlovu, who killed six people close to her
‘The Northman’ is brutal but beautiful
In ‘The Northman’ lawlessness and mysticism rule Viking culture as seen through modern eyes
Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal
MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that
Big viewing on the small screen: Ten shows to binge watch
Grab something to eat and drink, then sit back and relax with these more-ish TV shows
Africa media consumption shifts to local content, but not by African authors
Local content is beginning to outcompete international films in Africa as rapid smartphone penetration and an affordable and expanding internet bring African creatives closer to…