Shaka Ilembe
latest news & developments
A love letter to AmaMpondo
Mpondoland brings the rich history, spirituality and resilience of AmaPondo to screen, exploring identity, community and the fight for economic freedom
Isidingo to Levels: Busisiwe Ntintili’s 25-year reign in storytelling
‘Writing is my first love.’ Busisiwe Ntintili reflects on her career and creative mission and social impact into every script
Shaka iLembe: Inside the writer’s war room
The film returns with cinematic ambition, cultural depth and storytelling that honours memory as much as history
Nomzamo Mbatha and a dress worthy of a gallery
Fusing tradition and couture, Gert-Johan Coetzee’s dress for Nomzamo Mbatha redefines African royalty
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
Why popular culture is fascinated by Shaka and the Zulu nation
The new series ‘Shaka Ilembe’ is a chance for black South African filmmakers to tell the story from their own perspective