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Crucial role: Showmax gave South African storytellers the freedom to experiment. Photo: File
AFRICAN STORYTELLING

After 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…

  • Kibo Ngowi
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