SABBATICAL, the electrifying feature directorial debut from Karabo Lediga, is set to grip audiences nationwide from 09 May 2025. Brought to life by Diprente (the studio behind Catching Feelings, Matwetwe, and Big Nunu’s Little Heist), this intimate, high-stakes drama slices into the heart of ambition, family, and the buried truths that refuse to stay hidden. Fronted by Mona Monyane (Muvhango, Kalushi) […]
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TikTok Unveils the #AfricanAllStars Series: A Glimpse into the World of South African Creators
TikTok, the world’s leading entertainment and discovery platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of the #AfricanAllStars Series in partnership with Phil Mphela. With eight entertaining episodes, each running for a captivating 10 – 15 minutes, the series offers an unprecedented look into the lives and experiences of 11 remarkable South African creatives. The series aims to showcase […]
Movie Review: Sterring – A Hilarious Joyride of Local Talent and Feel-Good Vibes. Now Streaming on Showmax.
This past weekend, we settled in for what we thought would be just another casual watch on Showmax and ended up laughing, grinning, and totally charmed by Sterring, a proudly South African comedy that knows exactly what it is: fun, light-hearted, and unapologetically local. Directed by Africa Movie Academy Awards nominee Kgosana Monchusi , Sterring is […]
“Its not goodbye, but see you later” from the Inside Life ladies as the reality show comes to an end on MTV
Inside Life: City Girls Are Up on MTV (DStv channel 130) gave viewers an exclusive look into the lives of three exciting and vibrant women – Thee Buhle, Boohle, and Bontle Smith. For the first time ever, Boohle, Thee Buhle, and Bontle Smith teamed up on-screen for this groundbreaking season. It was a unique, uncensored opportunity […]
Zanele Potelwa Wins SA Style Award While Dominating The Industry
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, is constantly proving that hard work really does pay off. With the critically acclaimed South African Style Awards having recently named her ‘The Next Big Thing’, the award proves Zanele’s undeniable impact and recognisable mark within the South African entertainment industry. Last year saw Zanele not only host the Black Carpet at the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs), but […]
Netflix Releases Trailer For Upcoming Family Comedy Meet The Khumalos
Netflix dropped the trailer for its new comedy, Meet The Khumalos, set to premiere on 11 April 2025. Grace Khumalo (Khanyi Mbau) has an Instagram-worthy life — a beautiful house in the burbs, a loving husband, Vusi (Bonga Dlamini), and a model son, Sizwe (Jesse Suntele). The late Connie Chiume, who plays the role of Mavis, a well-meaning but meddling […]
Sisanda Henna Films Debuts Three Captivating Short Films at the Johannesburg Film Festival
Sisanda Henna Films, the boutique production house dedicated to bold, Afro-centric storytelling, is set to debut three gripping short films at this year’s Johannesburg Film Festival. Founded by award-winning actor, director, and producer Sisanda Henna, the company has established itself as a key player in African cinema, producing high-quality, thought-provoking content that resonates locally and […]
Netflix Drops Gripping Trailer for New Must-Watch South African Series
When winning is the only way forward, will Siya ‘Bolt’ Gumede (Thandolwethu Zondi) rise to the challenge or let his circumstances dictate his fate? Today, Netflix released the electrifying trailer for GO!, a high-stakes, high-risk six-part series set to premiere globally on 21 March 2025. Siya Gumede, better known as ‘Bolt’ in the bustling inner-city streets of […]
Fertile Ground Studio Presents I Am King – A Groundbreaking African Dystopian Thriller Premiering at the Johannesburg Film Festival
Fertile Ground Studio is set to shake up the cinematic landscape with I Am King, a gripping dystopian thriller rooted in the complexities of modern-day Africa. Bold, thought-provoking, and unflinching in its storytelling, the film will make its much-anticipated premiere at this year’s Johannesburg Film Festival, promising audiences a fresh and unapologetic narrative that challenges the status […]
A King’s Destiny: Shaka iLembe Returns for Season 2 in June.
The wait is over! Shaka iLembe returns to claim its throne for an electrifying second season, premiering exclusively on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, June 15th at 8 PM. Following a ground-breaking first season that captivated audiences across South Africa and beyond, the saga continues. More than just a visual spectacle, Season 1 became a cultural phenomenon. Sparking […]