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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.
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…
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,…
‘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…
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…
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…
Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ has no heat
A bloated, cliché-ridden adaptation buries Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s charisma under a meandering plot that never ignites
Netflix reimagining December viewing
The streaming giant and local filmmakers are reshaping festive storytelling with relatable, binge-worthy South African stories
Inside the G20 Animal Farm
African wildlife policy must be led by African scientists and communities, not curated for private facilities an ocean away
Kudi Maradzika’s Bad Influencer captures Joburg’s counterfeit glamour
With an all-star cast, the seven-part Netflix series unpacks fame, fraud and female empowerment in the modern African cityscape
Nothing new under the sun in Netflix’s Beauty and the Bester
Netflix’s Beauty and the Bester retells a scandal already splashed across headlines — but does it add insight or merely feed obsession?
The Future is Streaming Now
South Africa’s Boldest Young Storytellers and Talent Find a Home on Netflix As the Mail & Guardian unveils the 2025 edition of its iconic 200 Young South Africans list, with…
Come home to Mama’s
From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg