South African Television
latest news & developmentsCynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76
From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations
Inside ‘Mgidi Moms’: Where tradition, love and celebration meet
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage
Soli Philander, beloved South African entertainer and storyteller, dies at 65
The actor, comedian, playwright and presenter leaves a legacy of humour, storytelling and decades of work across theatre, television and radio
Inside the New Creative Academies Shaping South Africa’s Next Generation of Storytellers
South Africa’s creative sector is evolving as John Kani and Maumela Mahuwa launch academies designed to upskill performers, empower filmmakers and reshape African storytelling
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
Beyond the script: Govan Whittles on vulnerability, curiosity and truth
In Govan Ontbloot, Whittles leaves judgment behind to share meals, conversations and vulnerability with communities often excluded from South Africa’s narrative
In Akin Omotoso’s Marked, crime becomes the only cure
Akin Omotoso’s Marked blends heart-pounding heist thrills with heartbreaking social critique in a story about motherhood, survival and a failing healthcare system
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
Scoring faith: Musa Mhlongo on composing for Genesis
The composer of Mzansi Magic’s Genesis talks faith, sound and storytelling in South Africa’s latest gospel-infused telenovela
A sprint for opportunities
In the new local Netflix series GO!, the race isn’t just on the track – it’s for a better life
Tuiskoms: Finding healing in humour
Series captures the complexity of grief, family and rediscovery through love
Political parties tune into TV advertising
South African voters will get their first introduction to political advertisements on television this weekend.
New Master, new voice
Led David: Pay-TV — be it terrestrial or satellite — is to me now what it was to my parents. Excessive. Exclusive. Bourgeois.