Grassroots
Made in South Africa
Two boys from feuding rural families must overcome generations of hate and learn to work together at a prestigious school. An original series brought to you by Showmax and 1Magic.
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Heavy K puts his magic touch on Grassroots song
Thirteen episodes in and a song that has the potential to top the charts, it is safe to say that for a first season, Grassroots has had a good run.
And that’s a wrap for Grassroots Season 1
Grassroots ends with an epic cliffhanger that has left viewers wanting more.
The many times Buzwe dissappointed his family
Although he may think he’s fixing things, Buzwe is most certainly doing the opposite.
WATCH: Zamani Mbatha’s Grassroots story
He shares his journey to becoming one of South Africa’s most promising young actors.
Bontle or Nolwazi? Asanda’s love life hangs by a thread
Playing the role of Casanova catches up with Asanda.
Nolwazi is determined to get her man back and Buzwe reveals a damning truth
While Bontle continues to sink her nails into Asanda, Nolwazi is making sure that she reminds Asanda who the queen of his heart is.
VIDEO: Watch Moshe’s Grassroots story
From almost giving up to becoming one of the most sought-after media personalities in South Africa, Moshe shares his Grassroots story.
It’s a game of love and heartbreak for Asanda and Monwabisi
Caught between a rock and a hard place. Monwabisi and Asanda struggle with matters of the heart with their love interests.
In the press
On Dispatch: Lead roles for two young actors
Two East London actors have struck gold and landed lead roles in an upcoming Mzansi Magic drama series Grassroots.
On Sowetan: Grassroots tackles themes of manhood
Grassroots is a fresh never-seen-before coming-of-age story about two boys from the Eastern Cape.
On IOL: An important coming of age story
It’s a story about two families, the Nalas and the Debezas and their battle for chieftaincy in their Eastern Cape Village.
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