Tag: TV & Film

ENTERTAINMENT

5 Women shaping South African cinema

From visionaries steering behind-the-scenes production to directors telling urgent local stories, these five female industry powerhouses are actively redefining contemporary South African film and television. Also see: Connie Ferguson’s old-school TV appearance sends Mzansi down memory lane Beyond simply creating captivating content, they are dismantling long-standing structural barriers in a historically male-dominated industry. By championing […]

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Silwerskerm 2026: Standout premieres now heading to your screen

The red carpets have cleared, the awards have been handed out, and the buzz from Camp’s Bay is settling, but for Afrikaans film and television lovers, the real excitement is just beginning. Also see: From prison syndicates to jazz stokvels: Mzansi’s biggest mid-month must-watches Following the broadcast of the 14th kykNET Silwerskermbaos Gala Event, the […]

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Mzansi debates Sindi Dlathu’s latest screen roles in ‘Umthetho’ and beyond

Veteran actress Sindi Dlathu is undeniably one of South Africa’s most iconic television figures. From her unforgettable two-decade tenure as Thandaza Mokoena on Saniyah/Muvhango to her award-winning portrayal of the ruthless matriarch Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana on The River, Dlathu’s acting credentials are well established. Also see: Sindi Dlathu lands lead role in Netflix’s ‘Umthetho’ However, her […]

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From prison syndicates to jazz stokvels: Mzansi’s biggest mid-month must-watches

As August rolls into its final stretch, South Africa’s entertainment ecosystem is delivering one of its strongest programming months of the year. From high-stakes prison thrillers on Netflix and heavy-hitting Women’s Month cinematic releases to gripping medical unit chaos and unscripted social media heat on DStv Stream, there is no shortage of local content to […]

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