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Grassroots

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

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

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

The many times Buzwe dissappointed his family →

Although he may think he’s fixing things, Buzwe is most certainly doing the opposite.

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We chat to the cast

Listen to the Grassroots igwijo song

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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