Tag: documentary

LIFESTYLE

New documentary shines light on dark side of teen discipline camps

A new M-Net documentary is shining a light on South Africa’s troubled teen discipline camps, following allegations of abuse at behavioural correction facilities and discipline camps. Also see: Tips on positive discipline techniques for parents Documentary examines industry’s lack of oversight Bad Behaviour, produced by IdeaCandy, investigates behavioural correction facilities, rehabilitation programmes and discipline camps used […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Melania Trump Steps Back Into the Spotlight in New Amazon Documentary

Melania Returns: Behind the Scenes of the Former First Lady’s Life After years of keeping a measured distance from the public eye, Melania Trump is stepping into the spotlight once more with Amazon’s forthcoming documentary, “Melania.” The trailer, released recently, offers a rare glimpse into her life during the tense 20 days leading up to […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Leon Schuster’s life and career retold in 5-part documentary

After amusing millions of South Africans for decades, one of the country’s most renowned entertainers will soon give viewers a glimpse into his life. What is South African culture without the inclusion of the ultimate prankster, Leon Schuster? The 74-year-old is known to be a jack of all trades, from actor to comedian, and not […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ashwin Singh’s Documentary Highlights Durban as Africa’s Literary Hub

A Journey Through Africa’s First UNESCO City of Literature Renowned South African playwright, novelist, and filmmaker Ashwin Singh is turning heads globally with his latest documentary, Durban: Creolized Creative City. The film shines a spotlight on Durban’s vibrant literary and creative scene, exploring what makes the city Africa’s first UNESCO City of Literature, a title […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Scepticism shadows Pearl Thusi’s recollection of Thabo Bester encounter

After eagerly tuning in to Netflix’s highly anticipated Beauty and the Bester documentary, Pearl Thusi has garnered some suspicious looks after viewers dissected her recollection of her encounter with the infamous ‘Facebook rapist’. Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana, a.k.a Mzansi’s Bonnie and Clyde are currently at the center of one of the country’s most bizarre […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking Down Borders series nominated for prestigious award

Breaking Down Borders has been nominated for outstanding documentary series at the second annual National Arts and Culture Awards. The SABC documentary travelogue sees multi-hyphenate storyteller Paul Modjadji traverse the continent with his team to spread the joy of dance, while spotlighting local stories. The series was first aired on SABC 1 in August 2024 […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Siv Ngesi takes Orania

Local actor and TV personality Siv Ngesi is very outspoken about his views on politics, social ills and racism. Recently he was embroiled in a war of words with a certain musician (cough, cough). Not one to sugarcoat things, Siv visited the whites-only town of Orania. The award-winning star accompanied podcaster Joshua Rubin to Orania […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Channel O closes Pride Month with ‘Young, Gifted and Queer’ documentary

Although International Pride Month is celebrated in June, South Africa, a nation known for not conforming to societal norms also recognises October as Pride Month due to the historical significance of the month for the LGBTQIA+ community. Unlike many countries across the world, Pride Month is significantly celebrated in October in Mzansi. This month is […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Makhadzi documentary sparks interest from broadcasters

Following the announcement of her highly expected documentary titled Makhadzi Homecoming, it appears that lots of broadcasters have gained an interest in working with the singer. The Limpopo-born singer, real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, recently took to her Instagram page to announce the release of the documentary which is set to premiere on her YouTube channel […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Makhadzi to soon drop a documentary on her YouTube channel

Limpopo-born singer Makhadzi might have borrowed money from a mashonisa (loan shark) to attend the BET awards in the US a few weeks ago, but the singer is working hard to build a big reputable brand centred around authenticity. The energetic multi-award-winning singer recently shared a new venture, in the form of a documentary that […]

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